Quick Start Guide
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... when in -1 card reader Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Indicates the computer's power status. Delivers audio output. Battery indicator Click buttons (left and right) Touchpad Speaker Microphone 2-in AC mode. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC). Only one card can operate at any given...
... when in -1 card reader Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Indicates the computer's power status. Delivers audio output. Battery indicator Click buttons (left and right) Touchpad Speaker Microphone 2-in AC mode. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC). Only one card can operate at any given...
Quick Start Guide
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... . Press any key to save power. Stop playing the selected media file. Hotkey Icon + + Function Description Communication Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to return. Return to the previous media file. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Decreases the screen brightness. To...
... . Press any key to save power. Stop playing the selected media file. Hotkey Icon + + Function Description Communication Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to return. Return to the previous media file. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Decreases the screen brightness. To...
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... Accepts inputs from external microphones. based network. 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 USB 2.0 port Connect to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- Headphone/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices line-out jack...
... Accepts inputs from external microphones. based network. 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 USB 2.0 port Connect to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- Headphone/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices line-out jack...
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 Left View 8 Right ...13 Hardware 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 DOS Flash...Unit Disassembly Flowchart 60 Removing the Upper Cover 61 Removing the Speaker Module 65 Removing the Power Board 67 Removing the Touchpad FFC 69 Removing the USB Board 70 ...
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 Left View 8 Right ...13 Hardware 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 DOS Flash...Unit Disassembly Flowchart 60 Removing the Upper Cover 61 Removing the Speaker Module 65 Removing the Power Board 67 Removing the Touchpad FFC 69 Removing the USB Board 70 ...
Service Guide
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... Connector Board 117 Replacing the Bluetooth Board 118 Replacing the USB Board 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...
... Connector Board 117 Replacing the Bluetooth Board 118 Replacing the USB Board 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...
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Table of Contents Built-In Keyboard Failure 143 Touchpad Failure 144 Internal Speaker Failure 144 HDD Not Operating Correctly 146 ODD Failure 147 Wireless Function Failure 150 Thermal Unit Failure 150 External Mouse Failure 151 Other Failures ...161 Clear CMOS Jumper 161 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 162 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 163 Aspire 5336 Exploded Diagrams 164 Main Assembly 164 Upper Assembly 165 LCD Assembly 166 LED Assembly 167 Aspire 5336 FRU List 168 Screw List 187 Model Definition and Configuration 188 AS5336 188 Test Compatible Components 209 ...
Table of Contents Built-In Keyboard Failure 143 Touchpad Failure 144 Internal Speaker Failure 144 HDD Not Operating Correctly 146 ODD Failure 147 Wireless Function Failure 150 Thermal Unit Failure 150 External Mouse Failure 151 Other Failures ...161 Clear CMOS Jumper 161 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 162 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 163 Aspire 5336 Exploded Diagrams 164 Main Assembly 164 Upper Assembly 165 LCD Assembly 166 LED Assembly 167 Aspire 5336 FRU List 168 Screw List 187 Model Definition and Configuration 188 AS5336 188 Test Compatible Components 209 ...
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Audio • • • Built-in mono speaker Built-in microphone MS-Sound compatible Storage • • Hard disk drive: • 160/250/320/500/640 GB or larger 2-in-1 card reader, supporting: ...-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...
Audio • • • Built-in mono speaker Built-in microphone MS-Sound compatible Storage • • Hard disk drive: • 160/250/320/500/640 GB or larger 2-in-1 card reader, supporting: ...-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...
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...;, MMC) • Three USB 2.0 ports • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphone/speaker/line-out jack • 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™ •...
...;, MMC) • Three USB 2.0 ports • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphone/speaker/line-out jack • 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™ •...
Service Guide
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... one card can operate at any given time. Note: Push to remove/install the card. No. 7 8 9 10 Icon Item Click buttons (left and right) Touchpad Speakers Microphone Description The left and right mouse buttons. Closed Front View No. 1 1 Icon Item 2-in-1 card reader Closed Rear View Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD... Houses the computer's battery pack. Chapter 1 7 Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
... one card can operate at any given time. Note: Push to remove/install the card. No. 7 8 9 10 Icon Item Click buttons (left and right) Touchpad Speakers Microphone Description The left and right mouse buttons. Closed Front View No. 1 1 Icon Item 2-in-1 card reader Closed Rear View Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD... Houses the computer's battery pack. Chapter 1 7 Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
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external monitor, LCD projector). speakers, headphones). No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Icon 1 2 34 5 6 Item USB 2.0 ports Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Kensington lock slot Description Connect ...-in jack 2 34 56 Description Connects to an AC adapter External display (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port HDMI USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off .
external monitor, LCD projector). speakers, headphones). No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Icon 1 2 34 5 6 Item USB 2.0 ports Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Kensington lock slot Description Connect ...-in jack 2 34 56 Description Connects to an AC adapter External display (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port HDMI USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off .
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Turns the speakers on and off . Jump to save power. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the ... any key to the previous media file. Increases the sound volume. Hotkey + Icon Function Communication key + + + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > + + + + Sleep Display toggle Display Off Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Description Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary...
Turns the speakers on and off . Jump to save power. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the ... any key to the previous media file. Increases the sound volume. Hotkey + Icon Function Communication key + + + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > + + + + Sleep Display toggle Display Off Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Description Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary...
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... Audio Port Internal Compatibility Sampling Rate External Specification Realtek ALC272 48-pin LQFP 'Green' package TPA6017A 1 mic, 1 speaker Dolby® Digital Live, DTS® CONNECT™, Dolby® Home Theater, and SRS® programs 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz Mic jack Headphone jack ...
... Audio Port Internal Compatibility Sampling Rate External Specification Realtek ALC272 48-pin LQFP 'Green' package TPA6017A 1 mic, 1 speaker Dolby® Digital Live, DTS® CONNECT™, Dolby® Home Theater, and SRS® programs 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz Mic jack Headphone jack ...
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Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove Power Board Remove External Modules before proceeding Remove Speaker Module Remove Touchpad FFC Remove Upper Cover Remove Mainboard Remove ODD Connector Board Remove USB Board Remove Bluetooth Module Remove... Thermal Module Remove LCD Module Remove CPU Remove DC-IN Assembly Screw List Step Lower Cover Upper Cover Speaker Power Board USB Board Mainboard Thermal Module LCD Module Screw M2.5*8 M2*3 M2.5*5 M2*3 M2*3 M2*3 M2.5*5 M1.98*3 M2.5*8 Quantity 11 4 7 2 1 1 1 ...
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove Power Board Remove External Modules before proceeding Remove Speaker Module Remove Touchpad FFC Remove Upper Cover Remove Mainboard Remove ODD Connector Board Remove USB Board Remove Bluetooth Module Remove... Thermal Module Remove LCD Module Remove CPU Remove DC-IN Assembly Screw List Step Lower Cover Upper Cover Speaker Power Board USB Board Mainboard Thermal Module LCD Module Screw M2.5*8 M2*3 M2.5*5 M2*3 M2*3 M2*3 M2.5*5 M1.98*3 M2.5*8 Quantity 11 4 7 2 1 1 1 ...
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5. Unlock and disconnect the touchpad FFC (C). NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors. Chapter 3 63 Disconnect the speaker cable (B). 6.
5. Unlock and disconnect the touchpad FFC (C). NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors. Chapter 3 63 Disconnect the speaker cable (B). 6.
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Step Upper Cover Size M2*3 Quantity 2 Screw Type Chapter 3 65 Remove the speaker module cable from the cable guides. 4. Remove two (2) screws securing the speaker to the upper cover. Locate the speaker module on page 61. 2. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on the upper cover as shown. 3. Removing the Speaker Module 1.
Step Upper Cover Size M2*3 Quantity 2 Screw Type Chapter 3 65 Remove the speaker module cable from the cable guides. 4. Remove two (2) screws securing the speaker to the upper cover. Locate the speaker module on page 61. 2. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on the upper cover as shown. 3. Removing the Speaker Module 1.
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Place the speaker module cable into the cable guides as shown. Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Step Upper Cover Size M2*3 Quantity 2 3. Screw Type Chapter 3 123 Replace two (2) screws to secure the speaker to the upper cover. Place the speaker module onto the upper cover. 2.
Place the speaker module cable into the cable guides as shown. Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Step Upper Cover Size M2*3 Quantity 2 3. Screw Type Chapter 3 123 Replace two (2) screws to secure the speaker to the upper cover. Place the speaker module onto the upper cover. 2.
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Connect and lock the touchpad FFC (C). 126 Chapter 3 Connect the speaker cable (B). 5. 4.
Connect and lock the touchpad FFC (C). 126 Chapter 3 Connect the speaker cable (B). 5. 4.
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...Issue Page 140 No Display Issue Page 141 LCD Failure Page 143 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 143 Touchpad Failure Page 144 Internal Speaker Failure Page 144 ODD Failure Page 147 WLAN Failure Page 150 Thermal Unit Failure Page 150 Other Functions Failure Page 151 ... Page 152 Undermined Failures Page 152 4. Verify the symptoms by repeating the same operation. 3. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. If the Issue is still not resolved, see ...
...Issue Page 140 No Display Issue Page 141 LCD Failure Page 143 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 143 Touchpad Failure Page 144 Internal Speaker Failure Page 144 ODD Failure Page 147 WLAN Failure Page 150 Thermal Unit Failure Page 150 Other Functions Failure Page 151 ... Page 152 Undermined Failures Page 152 4. Verify the symptoms by repeating the same operation. 3. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. If the Issue is still not resolved, see ...
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Touchpad Failure If the Touchpad doesn't work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 144 Chapter 4 Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
Touchpad Failure If the Touchpad doesn't work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 144 Chapter 4 Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.