Acer Aspire 5538 Notebook Series Start Guide
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...12 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models) Puts the computer in ...the hotkey combination. key Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for your hands when you use the computer. 9...
...12 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models) Puts the computer in ...the hotkey combination. key Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for your hands when you use the computer. 9...
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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* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB... 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 Rate (EDR)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet;
...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* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB... 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 Rate (EDR)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet;
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide
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... Contents Removing the Touchpad Bracket 69 Removing the Power Board 71 Removing the Speaker Modules 73 Removing the Media Board 75 Removing the Bluetooth Module 77 Removing the I/O Board 78 Removing the DC-In Cable 81 Removing the Mainboard 82 Removing the LCD Module 85 Removing ... the CPU 115 Replacing the Thermal Module 115 Replacing the Fan 117 Replacing the Mainboard 119 Replacing the I/O Board 122 Replacing the Bluetooth Module 124 Replacing the Media Board 125 Replacing the Speaker Modules 127 Replacing the Power Board 129 Replacing the Touchpad Bracket 130 Replacing ...
... Contents Removing the Touchpad Bracket 69 Removing the Power Board 71 Removing the Speaker Modules 73 Removing the Media Board 75 Removing the Bluetooth Module 77 Removing the I/O Board 78 Removing the DC-In Cable 81 Removing the Mainboard 82 Removing the LCD Module 85 Removing ... the CPU 115 Replacing the Thermal Module 115 Replacing the Fan 117 Replacing the Mainboard 119 Replacing the I/O Board 122 Replacing the Bluetooth Module 124 Replacing the Media Board 125 Replacing the Speaker Modules 127 Replacing the Power Board 129 Replacing the Touchpad Bracket 130 Replacing ...
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...Internal Microphone Failure 159 HDD Not Operating Correctly 160 ODD Failure 161 USB Failure (Right side 164 Wireless Function Failure 165 Bluetooth Function Failure 166 Easy Button Failure 166 Thermal Unit Failure 167 External Mouse Failure 168 Other Failures 168 Intermittent Problems 168 ...Clearing Password Check 179 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 180 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 181 Aspire 5538 Exploded Diagrams 182 Main Assembly 182 LCD Assembly 183 Aspire 5538 FRU List 184 Screw List 191 Model Definition and Configuration 192 Test Compatible Components 208 ...
...Internal Microphone Failure 159 HDD Not Operating Correctly 160 ODD Failure 161 USB Failure (Right side 164 Wireless Function Failure 165 Bluetooth Function Failure 166 Easy Button Failure 166 Thermal Unit Failure 167 External Mouse Failure 168 Other Failures 168 Intermittent Problems 168 ...Clearing Password Check 179 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 180 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 181 Aspire 5538 Exploded Diagrams 182 Main Assembly 182 LCD Assembly 183 Aspire 5538 FRU List 184 Screw List 191 Model Definition and Configuration 192 Test Compatible Components 208 ...
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...; Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): 2 Chapter 1 Communication • 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 Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet;
...; Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): 2 Chapter 1 Communication • 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 Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet;
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide
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... status of 3G communication. NOTE: 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Icon Function Bluetooth Wireless LAN 3G communication HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Battery Description Indicates the status of...
... status of 3G communication. NOTE: 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Icon Function Bluetooth Wireless LAN 3G communication HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Battery Description Indicates the status of...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide
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... display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Chapter 1 13 Hotkey + Icon Function System Properties Description Display the System Properties dialog box. + + Bluetooth communication switch Sleep Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns the...
... display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Chapter 1 13 Hotkey + Icon Function System Properties Description Display the System Properties dialog box. + + Bluetooth communication switch Sleep Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns the...
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...Interface Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal (Right) / (Left) Vertical (Upper) / (Lower) Specifications Bluetooth Item Bluetooth Controller Supported Protocols Transfer Rate (max.) Specification Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) 1.1, 1.2 & 2.0 + EDR (Extended Data Rate) 3.0Mbps... Audio Codec and Amplifier Item Specification Audio Controller Realtek ALC269X-GR for WLAN (full size) Suyin Rose_2G Specifications 20 Chapter 1 Integrated on mainboard • Supports 10/100/1000 mbps ACER...
...Interface Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal (Right) / (Left) Vertical (Upper) / (Lower) Specifications Bluetooth Item Bluetooth Controller Supported Protocols Transfer Rate (max.) Specification Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) 1.1, 1.2 & 2.0 + EDR (Extended Data Rate) 3.0Mbps... Audio Codec and Amplifier Item Specification Audio Controller Realtek ALC269X-GR for WLAN (full size) Suyin Rose_2G Specifications 20 Chapter 1 Integrated on mainboard • Supports 10/100/1000 mbps ACER...
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Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 62. 2. Disconnect the cable from the Lower Cover. 77 Chapter 3 Lift the Bluetooth Module, left side first, to remove it from the Bluetooth Module. 3.
Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 62. 2. Disconnect the cable from the Lower Cover. 77 Chapter 3 Lift the Bluetooth Module, left side first, to remove it from the Bluetooth Module. 3.
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Removing the Mainboard 1. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Mainboard. 3. Chapter 3 82 Disconnect the Microphone cable from the Mainboard. See "Removing the DC-In Cable" on page 81. 2.
Removing the Mainboard 1. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Mainboard. 3. Chapter 3 82 Disconnect the Microphone cable from the Mainboard. See "Removing the DC-In Cable" on page 81. 2.
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Insert the Bluetooth Module right side first and press down on the top to attach it to the Mainboard and close the locking latch. Connect the FFC to the Lower Cover. 2. Chapter 3 124 6. Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1. Connect the cable to the Bluetooth Module.
Insert the Bluetooth Module right side first and press down on the top to attach it to the Mainboard and close the locking latch. Connect the FFC to the Lower Cover. 2. Chapter 3 124 6. Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1. Connect the cable to the Bluetooth Module.
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3. Replacing the Media Board 1. Connect the Bluetooth cable to secure the cable in place. Insert the Media Board FFC through the cover as shown. 125 Chapter 3 Apply the adhesive to the Mainboard. 4.
3. Replacing the Media Board 1. Connect the Bluetooth cable to secure the cable in place. Insert the Media Board FFC through the cover as shown. 125 Chapter 3 Apply the adhesive to the Mainboard. 4.
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide
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...possible. 2. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to test only Acer products. Chapter 4 152 Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 153 No Display Issue Page 154 LCD Failure Page 156 ...Microphone Failure Page 159 ODD Failure Page 161 Rightside USB Failure Page 164 Modem Failure Page 165 WLAN/WiMAX Failure Page 165 Bluetooth Failure Page 166 Function Button Failure Page 166 Thermal Unit Failure Page 167 Other Functions Failure Page 168 Intermittent Failures Page 168...
...possible. 2. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to test only Acer products. Chapter 4 152 Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 153 No Display Issue Page 154 LCD Failure Page 156 ...Microphone Failure Page 159 ODD Failure Page 161 Rightside USB Failure Page 164 Modem Failure Page 165 WLAN/WiMAX Failure Page 165 Bluetooth Failure Page 166 Function Button Failure Page 166 Thermal Unit Failure Page 167 Other Functions Failure Page 168 Intermittent Failures Page 168...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide
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... NG Swap Function Board Swap Mainboard Easy Button Failure If the Media Board fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Bluetooth Function Failure If the Bluetooth fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
... NG Swap Function Board Swap Mainboard Easy Button Failure If the Media Board fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Bluetooth Function Failure If the Bluetooth fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
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Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Chapter 5 ITEM JP2 JP3 JP4 JP7 JP8 JP9 JP19 JP20 DESCRIPTION Connect to IO/B (FFC) Connect to CAP/B (FFC) Connect to Bluetooth (Cable) Connect to Touch pad (FFC) Connect to Keyboard Connect to Power BTN board (FFC) Connect to Digital MIC Connect to speaker ITEM U61 U65 / U68 LED9 LED10 LED11 LED12 JP21 PBJ1 DESCRIPTION Side-port memory (for UMA) VRAM (for DIS) Battery Charging Indicator LED10 / LED12 AMB LED9 / LED11?Blue Connect to IO/B (Cable) RTC battery Chapter 5 177
Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Chapter 5 ITEM JP2 JP3 JP4 JP7 JP8 JP9 JP19 JP20 DESCRIPTION Connect to IO/B (FFC) Connect to CAP/B (FFC) Connect to Bluetooth (Cable) Connect to Touch pad (FFC) Connect to Keyboard Connect to Power BTN board (FFC) Connect to Digital MIC Connect to speaker ITEM U61 U65 / U68 LED9 LED10 LED11 LED12 JP21 PBJ1 DESCRIPTION Side-port memory (for UMA) VRAM (for DIS) Battery Charging Indicator LED10 / LED12 AMB LED9 / LED11?Blue Connect to IO/B (Cable) RTC battery Chapter 5 177
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Windows XP Environment Test Vendor Adapter DELTA HIPRO LITE-ON Audio Codec Realtek Battery PANASONIC PANASONIC SANYO SANYO SIMPLO SIMPLO SIMPLO SIMPLO SIMPLO SONY SONY Bluetooth Foxconn Camera Suyin Card Reader Type Description 65W 65W 65W Adapter DELTA 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow (ADP-65MH B A) LV5, Timeline LF... Main COMMON ID: AS09D41 W/ Halogen Free Battery SONY AS-2009D Li-Ion 3S2P SONY 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON ID: AS09D41 W/ Halogen Free BT 2.1 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) f/w:861 0.3M LDV Suyin Camera Rose_2G 5 in 1-Build in 5 in 1-Build in MS, MS Pro, SD, SC,...
Windows XP Environment Test Vendor Adapter DELTA HIPRO LITE-ON Audio Codec Realtek Battery PANASONIC PANASONIC SANYO SANYO SIMPLO SIMPLO SIMPLO SIMPLO SIMPLO SONY SONY Bluetooth Foxconn Camera Suyin Card Reader Type Description 65W 65W 65W Adapter DELTA 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow (ADP-65MH B A) LV5, Timeline LF... Main COMMON ID: AS09D41 W/ Halogen Free Battery SONY AS-2009D Li-Ion 3S2P SONY 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON ID: AS09D41 W/ Halogen Free BT 2.1 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) f/w:861 0.3M LDV Suyin Camera Rose_2G 5 in 1-Build in 5 in 1-Build in MS, MS Pro, SD, SC,...
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... Version 19 BIOS Utility 23-34 Advanced 28 Boot 32 Exit 33 Navigating 23 Power 31 Save and Exit 33 Security 28 System Security 33 Bluetooth Module Removing 77 Replacing 124 Board Layout Top View 177 brightness hotkeys 13 Button Board Removing 66 Replacing 132 C Camera Board Removing 94 Replacing 109...
... Version 19 BIOS Utility 23-34 Advanced 28 Boot 32 Exit 33 Navigating 23 Power 31 Save and Exit 33 Security 28 System Security 33 Bluetooth Module Removing 77 Replacing 124 Board Layout Top View 177 brightness hotkeys 13 Button Board Removing 66 Replacing 132 C Camera Board Removing 94 Replacing 109...