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....6" HD 1366 x 768 ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive option: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive 5-in-1 card reader Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* •...
....6" HD 1366 x 768 ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive option: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive 5-in-1 card reader Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* •...
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... (only for certain models 14 Acer Empowering Technology 15 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 15 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models 17 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models 19 Acer eRecovery Management 20 Acer eSettings Management 22 Windows Mobility Center...51 Removing the Lower Cover 52 Removing the DIMM 53 Removing the WLAN Board Modules 54 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 56 Removing the Optical Drive Module 58 Main Unit Disassembly Process 61 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 61 VII
... (only for certain models 14 Acer Empowering Technology 15 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 15 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models 17 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models 19 Acer eRecovery Management 20 Acer eSettings Management 22 Windows Mobility Center...51 Removing the Lower Cover 52 Removing the DIMM 53 Removing the WLAN Board Modules 54 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 56 Removing the Optical Drive Module 58 Main Unit Disassembly Process 61 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 61 VII
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...mobile processor (AAQL60/62 for Aspire 5535) • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor (SMPSI4025W for Aspire 5235) • AMD M780G chipset • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* ...HD 1366 x 768 • ATI Radeon HD3200 Graphics (for discrete models only)* Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drives • Optical drive options: •DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • 5-in-1 card reader Special keys and controls • 105-/106-key keyboard • Touchpad ...
...mobile processor (AAQL60/62 for Aspire 5535) • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor (SMPSI4025W for Aspire 5235) • AMD M780G chipset • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* ...HD 1366 x 768 • ATI Radeon HD3200 Graphics (for discrete models only)* Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drives • Optical drive options: •DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • 5-in-1 card reader Special keys and controls • 105-/106-key keyboard • Touchpad ...
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.../indicator (manufacturing option) Volume up when Caps Lock is activated. Lights up Volume down Bluetooth communication button/indicator (manufacturing option) Acer Empowering Technology Description Enables/disables the wireless function. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Decreases the sound .... The front panel indicators are called easy-launch buttons. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed. These buttons are visible even when the computer cover is active. Indicates the computer's power status.
.../indicator (manufacturing option) Volume up when Caps Lock is activated. Lights up Volume down Bluetooth communication button/indicator (manufacturing option) Acer Empowering Technology Description Enables/disables the wireless function. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Decreases the sound .... The front panel indicators are called easy-launch buttons. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed. These buttons are visible even when the computer cover is active. Indicates the computer's power status.
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...5V(DC) +/- 5% Optical Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Specification TOSHIBA SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X TS-L633A LF PIONEER SUPER-MULTI DRIVE 8X DVR-TD08RS LF PANASONIC SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X UJ-870A LF HLDS SUPER-MULTI DRIVE TRAY DL 8X GSA-T50N LF HLDS...1 29 Wireless Module 802.11b/g Item Protocol Interface Specification 802.11b+g, Draft-N PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module) Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name HGST HTS542512K9SA00 BRONCO-B LF SEAGATE ST9120817AS LF TOSHIBA MK1246GSX LF WD1200BEVS22UST0 ML125 LF Capacity (MB) 120000...
...5V(DC) +/- 5% Optical Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Specification TOSHIBA SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X TS-L633A LF PIONEER SUPER-MULTI DRIVE 8X DVR-TD08RS LF PANASONIC SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X UJ-870A LF HLDS SUPER-MULTI DRIVE TRAY DL 8X GSA-T50N LF HLDS...1 29 Wireless Module 802.11b/g Item Protocol Interface Specification 802.11b+g, Draft-N PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module) Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name HGST HTS542512K9SA00 BRONCO-B LF SEAGATE ST9120817AS LF TOSHIBA MK1246GSX LF WD1200BEVS22UST0 ML125 LF Capacity (MB) 120000...
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... is disabled. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. Settings in boldface are displayed with...
... is disabled. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. Settings in boldface are displayed with...
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Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. Press to move it down the list. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Boot ...
Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. Press to move it down the list. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Boot ...
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... CARD ExpressCard DUMMY CARD Captive Screwx4 Ax6 LOWER COVER Hx1 WLAN BOARD DIMM MODULES ODD MODULE Cx1 HDD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Cx2 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET Dx2 HARD DISK BRACKET HARD DISK DRIVE Screw List Item A C D H Screw M2 x L8 M2 x L3 M3 x L4 M2 x L3 Color Black Silver Silver Black Part No. 86.00E34...
... CARD ExpressCard DUMMY CARD Captive Screwx4 Ax6 LOWER COVER Hx1 WLAN BOARD DIMM MODULES ODD MODULE Cx1 HDD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Cx2 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET Dx2 HARD DISK BRACKET HARD DISK DRIVE Screw List Item A C D H Screw M2 x L8 M2 x L3 M3 x L4 M2 x L3 Color Black Silver Silver Black Part No. 86.00E34...
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3. Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 56 Chapter 3 Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. NOTE: When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN board, make sure the cable are arranged properly. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. Remove the one screw (C) securing the hard disk drive module. 6.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3. Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 56 Chapter 3 Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. NOTE: When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN board, make sure the cable are arranged properly. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. Remove the one screw (C) securing the hard disk drive module. 6.
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4. Lift the hard disk drive module and remove it . 6. NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it from the connector. 5. Remove the two adhesive tape covering the two screws. Slide the hard disk drive module away from the hard disk drive bay. Chapter 3 57
4. Lift the hard disk drive module and remove it . 6. NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it from the connector. 5. Remove the two adhesive tape covering the two screws. Slide the hard disk drive module away from the hard disk drive bay. Chapter 3 57
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Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 58 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. Remove the two screws (D) securing the hard disk to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the bracket. 7. Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M3 x L4 (2) Color Silver Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52.
Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 58 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. Remove the two screws (D) securing the hard disk to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the bracket. 7. Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M3 x L4 (2) Color Silver Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52.
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..." on page 65. 13. See "Removing the CPU Heatsink Module" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 8. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 5. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 63. 11. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 62. 10. See "Removing the LCD... card" on page 53. 6. See "Removing the Heatsink Fan Module" on page 58. 9. Separating the Upper Case from the base unit. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 64. 12. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 66. 14. 13. See "Removing the CPU" on page 54. 7.
..." on page 65. 13. See "Removing the CPU Heatsink Module" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 8. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 5. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 63. 11. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 62. 10. See "Removing the LCD... card" on page 53. 6. See "Removing the Heatsink Fan Module" on page 58. 9. Separating the Upper Case from the base unit. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 64. 12. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 66. 14. 13. See "Removing the CPU" on page 54. 7.
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...on page 53. 6. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 51. 3. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 58. 9. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 54. 7. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 51. 4. Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Removing the LED Board 1. See "Removing the ExpressCard .... 2. Step 1~3 Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (3) Color Black 20. 19. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 62. 10. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 8. Gently remove the upper case from the top panel. Chapter 3 73
...on page 53. 6. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 51. 3. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 58. 9. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 54. 7. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 51. 4. Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Removing the LED Board 1. See "Removing the ExpressCard .... 2. Step 1~3 Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (3) Color Black 20. 19. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 62. 10. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 8. Gently remove the upper case from the top panel. Chapter 3 73
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..." on page 54. 7. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 51. 4. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 51. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 5. Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Removing the Speaker Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 8. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on... the Keyboard" on page 58. 9. Remove the one screw (C) securing the LED board. Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (1) Color Silver 19. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 63. 18. Remove the LED board from the upper cover.
..." on page 54. 7. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 51. 4. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 51. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 5. Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Removing the Speaker Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 8. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on... the Keyboard" on page 58. 9. Remove the one screw (C) securing the LED board. Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (1) Color Silver 19. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 63. 18. Remove the LED board from the upper cover.
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Release the speaker cable from the upper case. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 56. 8. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 53. 6. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 58. 9. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 63. 11. Removing the Touchpad Module 1. See "Removing the CPU Heatsink Module" on page...
Release the speaker cable from the upper case. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 56. 8. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 53. 6. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 58. 9. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 63. 11. Removing the Touchpad Module 1. See "Removing the CPU Heatsink Module" on page...
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 5. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 65. 80 Chapter 3 See "Removing the CPU Heatsink Module" on page 58. 9. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 54. 7. See "... page 51. 3. Carefully pry loose and remove the touch pad board. 20. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 64. 12. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 53. 6. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 56. 8. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 63. 11. See "Removing the Keyboard...
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 5. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 65. 80 Chapter 3 See "Removing the CPU Heatsink Module" on page 58. 9. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 54. 7. See "... page 51. 3. Carefully pry loose and remove the touch pad board. 20. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 64. 12. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 53. 6. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 56. 8. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 63. 11. See "Removing the Keyboard...
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...the LCD Module" on page 65. 13. 18. Removing the Main Board 1. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 56. 8. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 51. 4. See "Removing the Heatsink Fan Module" on page 51. 3. See "Separating the Upper Case from the modem board. See "...Removing the SD dummy card" on page 64. 12. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 58. 9. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 62. 10. See "Removing the Modem Board" on page 53. 6. Disconnect the cable from the Lower Case" on page 50. 2. See...
...the LCD Module" on page 65. 13. 18. Removing the Main Board 1. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 56. 8. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 51. 4. See "Removing the Heatsink Fan Module" on page 51. 3. See "Separating the Upper Case from the modem board. See "...Removing the SD dummy card" on page 64. 12. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 58. 9. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 62. 10. See "Removing the Modem Board" on page 53. 6. Disconnect the cable from the Lower Case" on page 50. 2. See...
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... "Removing the LCD Module" on page 66. 14. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 58. 9. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 51. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 50. 2. 20. Removing the USB Board Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 8. See "Removing the...
... "Removing the LCD Module" on page 66. 14. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 58. 9. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 51. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 50. 2. 20. Removing the USB Board Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 8. See "Removing the...
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See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 64. 12. See "Removing the Heatsink Fan Module" on page 62. 10. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 66. 14. See "Removing the CPU" on page 56. 8. NOTE: Be careful when removing the bluetooth module, because it is glued to ... 50. 2. Remove the bluetooth module from the Lower Case" on page 52. 5. See "Removing the CPU Heatsink Module" on page 58. 9. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 65. 13. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 54. 7. Removing the Bluetooth Modules 1.
See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 64. 12. See "Removing the Heatsink Fan Module" on page 62. 10. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 66. 14. See "Removing the CPU" on page 56. 8. NOTE: Be careful when removing the bluetooth module, because it is glued to ... 50. 2. Remove the bluetooth module from the Lower Case" on page 52. 5. See "Removing the CPU Heatsink Module" on page 58. 9. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 65. 13. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 54. 7. Removing the Bluetooth Modules 1.
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... displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System... Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on page 99. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 111
... displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System... Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on page 99. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 111