Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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...2. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability).... code to order FRU parts for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. Preface Before using...
...2. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability).... code to order FRU parts for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. Preface Before using...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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... Replaceable Unit) List 123 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series Exploded Diagram 124 Model Definition and Configuration 170 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series 171 Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series 202 Test Compatible Components 217 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 218 Online Support Information 221 Index 223...
... Replaceable Unit) List 123 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series Exploded Diagram 124 Model Definition and Configuration 170 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series 171 Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series 202 Test Compatible Components 217 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 218 Online Support Information 221 Index 223...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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... Intel® Celeron® mobile processor* • Mobile Intel® GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* For Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series AMD Better By Design program, featuring: • AMD Turion™ X2 dual-core processor*...soDIMM modules* • Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules* For Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series • Dual-channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* • Up ...
... Intel® Celeron® mobile processor* • Mobile Intel® GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* For Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series AMD Better By Design program, featuring: • AMD Turion™ X2 dual-core processor*...soDIMM modules* • Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules* For Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series • Dual-channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* • Up ...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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...174; GM45 Express Chipset* • NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M* For Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series: • ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics* • AATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570* • Screen resolution support • 1366*768 • 1280*768 • 1280*720 •...) support for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350* (For Aspire 5738G...
...174; GM45 Express Chipset* • NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M* For Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series: • ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics* • AATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570* • Screen resolution support • 1366*768 • 1280*768 • 1280*720 •...) support for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350* (For Aspire 5738G...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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• WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* (For Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series only) • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet;...reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem...
• WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* (For Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series only) • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet;...reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem...
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... left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse center* and right) buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for sound recording. 13 +/14 15 Volume Up/Volume Increase system volume/decrease system volume....6 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Chapter 1 7 Down Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your hands when you use the computer. 11 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. 12...
... left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse center* and right) buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for sound recording. 13 +/14 15 Volume Up/Volume Increase system volume/decrease system volume....6 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Chapter 1 7 Down Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your hands when you use the computer. 11 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. 12...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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...# 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon HDMI Item DC-in jack Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Supports high definition digital video connections. Connects to an AC adapter. Headphones/ Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Ethernet (RJ-45...audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). with S/PDIF support 8 Chapter 1 Accepts audio line-in jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, speaker/line-out jack headphones).
...# 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon HDMI Item DC-in jack Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Supports high definition digital video connections. Connects to an AC adapter. Headphones/ Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Ethernet (RJ-45...audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). with S/PDIF support 8 Chapter 1 Accepts audio line-in jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, speaker/line-out jack headphones).
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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... sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The US dollar sign 1. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Chapter 1 15 The Euro symbol 1. Special Key (only for more information. Please refer to the language settings.
... sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The US dollar sign 1. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Chapter 1 15 The Euro symbol 1. Special Key (only for more information. Please refer to the language settings.
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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...5338: Mobile Intel® GM45/GL40/ PM45 Express Chipset Aspire 5536/5536G/5236: AMD M780G Chipset Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338: 478-pin micro-FCPGA Aspire 5536/5536G/5236: Socket S1 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338: 1.0375V to 1.3V Aspire 5536/5536G/5236: 1.35V to 1.5V CPU Fan True ...61616; .C BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version Phoenix 1.04c Specification System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB...
...5338: Mobile Intel® GM45/GL40/ PM45 Express Chipset Aspire 5536/5536G/5236: AMD M780G Chipset Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338: 478-pin micro-FCPGA Aspire 5536/5536G/5236: Socket S1 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338: 1.0375V to 1.3V Aspire 5536/5536G/5236: 1.35V to 1.5V CPU Fan True ...61616; .C BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version Phoenix 1.04c Specification System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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...F/W 300 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to form other combinations. System Memory Item Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification DDR 3 Synchronous DRAM; USB 1.1 19 Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 512MB ...2048MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. On above specifications. Item LAN Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom BCM5784 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Left side Integrated...
...F/W 300 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to form other combinations. System Memory Item Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification DDR 3 Synchronous DRAM; USB 1.1 19 Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 512MB ...2048MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. On above specifications. Item LAN Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom BCM5784 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Left side Integrated...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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... the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Replace the keyboard. 3. Do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: • Numeric keypad 98 Chapter 4 Replace the main board. System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following one label attached...
... the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Replace the keyboard. 3. Do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: • Numeric keypad 98 Chapter 4 Replace the main board. System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following one label attached...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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If any problems are supported by the computer. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. Power-off the computer. 2. Power-on page 99.): 1. Determine if the ... is operating correctly. (See "Power System Check" on the computer. 5. Visually check them for damage. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC...
If any problems are supported by the computer. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. Power-off the computer. 2. Power-on page 99.): 1. Determine if the ... is operating correctly. (See "Power System Check" on the computer. 5. Visually check them for damage. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC...
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...have any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to communicate these to us. Appendix C 221 Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of telephone, fax ... section you can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. However some information sources will require a user i.d. and password. Online Support Information Appendix C This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer...
...have any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to communicate these to us. Appendix C 221 Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of telephone, fax ... section you can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. However some information sources will require a user i.d. and password. Online Support Information Appendix C This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer...
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... menu Exit 38 Information 29 Security 33 Middle cover removing 58 Model Definition 170 N Notebook Manager hotkey 14 notebook tour 6 num lock on indicator 7 O Online Support Information 221 P Panel Bottom 10 password changing 35 removing 35 setting 34 Power System Check 99 Battery Pack 100 Power Adapter 99 Processor 18 S Screw...
... menu Exit 38 Information 29 Security 33 Middle cover removing 58 Model Definition 170 N Notebook Manager hotkey 14 notebook tour 6 num lock on indicator 7 O Online Support Information 221 P Panel Bottom 10 password changing 35 removing 35 setting 34 Power System Check 99 Battery Pack 100 Power Adapter 99 Processor 18 S Screw...
Acer Aspire 5536 Notebook Series Start Guide
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... will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. For more on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. This guide contains detailed information on... how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Follow the instructions on the screen to access it contains warranty information and ...your computer, clicking on your new computer. For instructions on AcerSystem User Guide. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to the basic features and functions of ...
... will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. For more on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. This guide contains detailed information on... how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Follow the instructions on the screen to access it contains warranty information and ...your computer, clicking on your new computer. For instructions on AcerSystem User Guide. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to the basic features and functions of ...
Acer Aspire 5536 Notebook Series Start Guide
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... when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 8 Click buttons (left, The... button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Battery1 Indicates the...
... when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 8 Click buttons (left, The... button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Battery1 Indicates the...
Acer Aspire 5536 Notebook Series Start Guide
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... USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). USB 2.0 port Line-in jack Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). HDMI port External display (VGA) port Supports high definition digital video connections. Headphones/speaker/ Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. S/PDIF...
... USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). USB 2.0 port Line-in jack Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). HDMI port External display (VGA) port Supports high definition digital video connections. Headphones/speaker/ Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. S/PDIF...
Acer Aspire 5536 Notebook Series Start Guide
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...core processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules...®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: • Blu...
...core processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules...®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: • Blu...
Acer Aspire 5536 Notebook Series Start Guide
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...: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on -Ring ready • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 383 (W) x 250 (D) x 26/37 (H) mm (15.1 x 9.9... (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem...
...: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on -Ring ready • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 383 (W) x 250 (D) x 26/37 (H) mm (15.1 x 9.9... (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem...