Acer Aspire 5538 Notebook Series Start Guide
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...System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. 11 Eject button Presses to access most of the computer's controls like and right) the left and right buttons ...Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to eject the optical disk from the drive. 12 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. key Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for your hands when you use the computer. 9 Touchpad toggle Turns...
...System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. 11 Eject button Presses to access most of the computer's controls like and right) the left and right buttons ...Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to eject the optical disk from the drive. 12 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. key Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for your hands when you use the computer. 9 Touchpad toggle Turns...
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... 64 X2 dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 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 ... support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone 2.5" hard disk drive DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive 5-in-1 card reader Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data...
... 64 X2 dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 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 ... support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone 2.5" hard disk drive DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive 5-in-1 card reader Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide
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... Instructions 43 Disassembly Process 43 External Module Disassembly Process 44 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 44 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 46 Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module 49 Removing the DIMM Module 52 Removing the WLAN Board 55 Main Unit Disassembly Process 58 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart...
... Instructions 43 Disassembly Process 43 External Module Disassembly Process 44 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 44 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 46 Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module 49 Removing the DIMM Module 52 Removing the WLAN Board 55 Main Unit Disassembly Process 58 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart...
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... the Upper Cover 134 Replacing the Keyboard 138 External Module Reassembly Process 140 Replacing the WLAN Board 140 Replacing the DIMM Modules 141 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 143 Replacing the ODD 145 Replacing the Lower Covers 147 Replacing the Battery 149 Troubleshooting 152 Common Problems 152 Power On Issue 153...
... the Upper Cover 134 Replacing the Keyboard 138 External Module Reassembly Process 140 Replacing the WLAN Board 140 Replacing the DIMM Modules 141 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 143 Replacing the ODD 145 Replacing the Lower Covers 147 Replacing the Battery 149 Troubleshooting 152 Common Problems 152 Power On Issue 153...
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...8482; 64 X2 dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 processor* • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 ...768 • ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics* • ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4330* Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • 5-in-1 card reader Audio subsystem • High-definition audio support • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support ...
...8482; 64 X2 dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 processor* • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 ...768 • ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics* • ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4330* Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • 5-in-1 card reader Audio subsystem • High-definition audio support • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support ...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide
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... 5-in AC mode. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Note: Push to eject the optical disk from the drive. Left View No. 1 6 Icon Item Kensington Lock Slot Description Connects to secure the lock. Note...: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step...
... 5-in AC mode. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Note: Push to eject the optical disk from the drive. Left View No. 1 6 Icon Item Kensington Lock Slot Description Connects to secure the lock. Note...: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step...
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... communication HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Battery Description Indicates the status of 3G communication. NOTE: 1. Lights up when Caps Lock is active. Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Indicates the status of Wireless LAN communication. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.
... communication HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Battery Description Indicates the status of 3G communication. NOTE: 1. Lights up when Caps Lock is active. Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Indicates the status of Wireless LAN communication. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.
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... 5%. On board VGA solution for AMD RS780MN (UMA). Item Supports DIMM Speed Video Specifications Chipset Item Package Features Hard Disk Drive Interface 667MHZ Specification Specification Integrated VGA solution for ATI M92-S2 LP (DIS). • Adjustable 128MB UMA VGA ...memory share from North Bridge. Item Vendor & Model Name Hitachi HTS545050B9A300 Capacity (MB) 500 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 5400 (RPM) Performance Specifications 16 Specifications Seagate ST9250315AS Seagate ST9320320AS 250 320 512 512 2 4 1 ...
... 5%. On board VGA solution for AMD RS780MN (UMA). Item Supports DIMM Speed Video Specifications Chipset Item Package Features Hard Disk Drive Interface 667MHZ Specification Specification Integrated VGA solution for ATI M92-S2 LP (DIS). • Adjustable 128MB UMA VGA ...memory share from North Bridge. Item Vendor & Model Name Hitachi HTS545050B9A300 Capacity (MB) 500 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed 5400 (RPM) Performance Specifications 16 Specifications Seagate ST9250315AS Seagate ST9320320AS 250 320 512 512 2 4 1 ...
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... suggested parameter settings. Shows the video memory size. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery...
... suggested parameter settings. Shows the video memory size. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide
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... Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit 32 Chapter 2 Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. IDE1 : TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-U633A 3. USB CDROM : Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up...
... Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit 32 Chapter 2 Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. IDE1 : TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-U633A 3. USB CDROM : Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up...
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Make a note of the result, for the error code to the hard disk and wait for example 46548274. 6. An Unlock Password displays. 3. Enter the UnlockHD.EXE command and input the key to display the Select Item screen. 8. .../BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: When the user keys in the example. 4. To unlock the HDD password, perform the following error code to a removable bootable drive containing DOS and the UnlockHD.EXE program and open a DOS prompt. Boot up the system to user.
Make a note of the result, for the error code to the hard disk and wait for example 46548274. 6. An Unlock Password displays. 3. Enter the UnlockHD.EXE command and input the key to display the Select Item screen. 8. .../BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: When the user keys in the example. 4. To unlock the HDD password, perform the following error code to a removable bootable drive containing DOS and the UnlockHD.EXE program and open a DOS prompt. Boot up the system to user.
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Loosen the two captive screws in place. Six tabs hold the door in the HDD Cover. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45 2. Chapter 3 46 Lift the HDD cover up using the finger tab to remove. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.
Loosen the two captive screws in place. Six tabs hold the door in the HDD Cover. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45 2. Chapter 3 46 Lift the HDD cover up using the finger tab to remove. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.
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6. NOTE: To prevent damage to the carrier. Lift the hard disk drive module out of it or placing heavy objects on top of the bay. Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the hard disk to device, avoid pressing down on it . 7. Step HDD Carrier Size M3*3 Quantity 4 Screw Type Chapter 3 48
6. NOTE: To prevent damage to the carrier. Lift the hard disk drive module out of it or placing heavy objects on top of the bay. Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the hard disk to device, avoid pressing down on it . 7. Step HDD Carrier Size M3*3 Quantity 4 Screw Type Chapter 3 48
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide
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Insert the screws in numerical order: 1, 2, 3, 4. Insert the four screws (two each side) to secure the hard disk to the carrier. Carrier screw holes have been numbered 1-4. Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Step HDD Carrier Size M3*3 Quantity 4 Screw Type 143 Chapter 3 Place the HDD into the carrier. 2.
Insert the screws in numerical order: 1, 2, 3, 4. Insert the four screws (two each side) to secure the hard disk to the carrier. Carrier screw holes have been numbered 1-4. Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Step HDD Carrier Size M3*3 Quantity 4 Screw Type 143 Chapter 3 Place the HDD into the carrier. 2.
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Insert the two screws to the SATA interface connector. 5. Place the hard disk drive module into the bay. 4. Slide the HDD in the direction of the arrow to connect the HDD to secure the HDD Module in place. 3. Step HDD Module Size M2.5*4 Quantity 2 Screw Type Chapter 3 144
Insert the two screws to the SATA interface connector. 5. Place the hard disk drive module into the bay. 4. Slide the HDD in the direction of the arrow to connect the HDD to secure the HDD Module in place. 3. Step HDD Module Size M2.5*4 Quantity 2 Screw Type Chapter 3 144
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide
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... you find the failing FRU. 7. 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 Cards 4. NOTE: Verify that all of the failure is inoperative. Remove or disconnect...
... you find the failing FRU. 7. 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 Cards 4. NOTE: Verify that all of the failure is inoperative. Remove or disconnect...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide
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... 60.PEA02.002 LOWER CASE Acer Description 60.PEA02.003 LCD COVER 60.PEA02.004 LCD BEZEL CPU/PROCESSOR KC.AL002.110...638 15W G2 DIGITAL LIGHT DEVICE 57.PEA02.001 CAMERA 1.0M DVD RW DRIVE 6M.PEA02.001 KU.00807.068 KU.0080D.043 ODD SUPER-MULTI DRIVE MODULE ODD PANASONIC Super-Multi DRIVE 9.5mm Tray DL 8X UJ892 LF W/O bezel SATA GBAS2.0, HF ODD ...HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 9.5mm Tray DL 8X GU10N LF W/O bezel SATA GBAS2.0, HF HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE KH.16001.034 KH.16004...
... 60.PEA02.002 LOWER CASE Acer Description 60.PEA02.003 LCD COVER 60.PEA02.004 LCD BEZEL CPU/PROCESSOR KC.AL002.110...638 15W G2 DIGITAL LIGHT DEVICE 57.PEA02.001 CAMERA 1.0M DVD RW DRIVE 6M.PEA02.001 KU.00807.068 KU.0080D.043 ODD SUPER-MULTI DRIVE MODULE ODD PANASONIC Super-Multi DRIVE 9.5mm Tray DL 8X UJ892 LF W/O bezel SATA GBAS2.0, HF ODD ...HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 9.5mm Tray DL 8X GU10N LF W/O bezel SATA GBAS2.0, HF HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE KH.16001.034 KH.16004...
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... F Fan Removing 87 Replacing 117 Features 1 FLASH Utility 34 Flash Utility 34 FPC Cable Removing 96 Replacing 107 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 181 H Hard Disk Drive Module Removing 46 Replacing 143 Heatsink Fan 87 Hibernation mode hotkey 13 Hot Keys 11 I I/O Board Removing 78 Replacing 122 Indicators 9 Intermittent Problems 168 213
... F Fan Removing 87 Replacing 117 Features 1 FLASH Utility 34 Flash Utility 34 FPC Cable Removing 96 Replacing 107 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 181 H Hard Disk Drive Module Removing 46 Replacing 143 Heatsink Fan 87 Hibernation mode hotkey 13 Hot Keys 11 I I/O Board Removing 78 Replacing 122 Indicators 9 Intermittent Problems 168 213