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... 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 Windows XP Environment Test 209 Online Support Information 212 Index 213 IX
... 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 Windows XP Environment Test 209 Online Support Information 212 Index 213 IX
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... the SATA controller should operate. Main The Main screen allows the user to factory defaults. VGA Memory size=32 MB Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to 23. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS...
... the SATA controller should operate. Main The Main screen allows the user to factory defaults. VGA Memory size=32 MB Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to 23. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS...
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...Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Chapter 4 152 Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as ...much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. 3. Verify the symptoms by attempting to test only Acer products. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Symptoms (Verified) ...
...Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Chapter 4 152 Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as ...much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. 3. Verify the symptoms by attempting to test only Acer products. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Symptoms (Verified) ...
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... appears on the Recording tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 3. Select the Levels tab. 6. Increase the volume to complete the test. 8. Select the microphone and click Configure. Right-click on the Recording tab. 4. b. Right-click on page 191. 159 Chapter... 4 Test the microphone hardware: a. Select Set up microphone. d. Select the microphone type from the list and click Next. Follow the onscreen prompts to...
... appears on the Recording tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 3. Select the Levels tab. 6. Increase the volume to complete the test. 8. Select the microphone and click Configure. Right-click on the Recording tab. 4. b. Right-click on page 191. 159 Chapter... 4 Test the microphone hardware: a. Select Set up microphone. d. Select the microphone type from the list and click Next. Follow the onscreen prompts to...
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..." on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. See "Disassembly Process" on page 52. b. See "Disassembly Process" on page 52. Remove and clean the failed disc. 2. b. Test the drive using other ATA Devices shown if applicable. Check for bent or broken pins on page 52. Replace the ODD. Drive Read Failure If...
..." on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. See "Disassembly Process" on page 52. b. See "Disassembly Process" on page 52. Remove and clean the failed disc. 2. b. Test the drive using other ATA Devices shown if applicable. Check for bent or broken pins on page 52. Replace the ODD. Drive Read Failure If...
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...perform the following : 1. For more errors. Roll back the mouse driver to Try. If the Issue is properly installed. Rerun the test to determine that: • The device is still not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. Remove any recently added hardware ...and reboot. 8. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure. 5. Try an alternative mouse. 2. Check Test Fixture is a good connection. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that there are no more information see "Online Support ...
...perform the following : 1. For more errors. Roll back the mouse driver to Try. If the Issue is properly installed. Rerun the test to determine that: • The device is still not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. Remove any recently added hardware ...and reboot. 8. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure. 5. Try an alternative mouse. 2. Check Test Fixture is a good connection. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that there are no more information see "Online Support ...
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Refer to the Aspire 5538 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Test Compatible Components Appendix B This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Appendix B 208
Refer to the Aspire 5538 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Test Compatible Components Appendix B This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Appendix B 208
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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 ...
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 ...
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... 49 P Panel 5 left 5 PC Card 9 Power Board Removing 71 Replacing 129 S Speaker Module Replacing 127 Speaker Modules Removing 73 speakers hotkey 13 System Block Diagram 4 T Test Compatible Components 208 Thermal Module Removing 89 Replacing 115 Thermal Unit Failure 167 Top 177 Touchpad Bracket Removing 69 Replacing 130
... 49 P Panel 5 left 5 PC Card 9 Power Board Removing 71 Replacing 129 S Speaker Module Replacing 127 Speaker Modules Removing 73 speakers hotkey 13 System Block Diagram 4 T Test Compatible Components 208 Thermal Module Removing 89 Replacing 115 Thermal Unit Failure 167 Top 177 Touchpad Bracket Removing 69 Replacing 130
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Touchpad Failure 157 Troubleshooting Built-in KB Failure 156 Internal Microphone 159 Internal Speakers 157 LCD Failure 156 No Display 154 Other Failures 168 Thermal Unit 167 Touchpad 157 USB 164 WLAN 165 U Undetermined Problems 169 Upper Cover Removing 62 Replacing 134 USB Failure (Rightside) 164 utility BIOS 23-34 V volume hotkeys 13 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 208 Wireless Function Failure 165 WLAN Antennas Removing 101 Replacing 103 WLAN Board Removing 55 Replacing 140 215
Touchpad Failure 157 Troubleshooting Built-in KB Failure 156 Internal Microphone 159 Internal Speakers 157 LCD Failure 156 No Display 154 Other Failures 168 Thermal Unit 167 Touchpad 157 USB 164 WLAN 165 U Undetermined Problems 169 Upper Cover Removing 62 Replacing 134 USB Failure (Rightside) 164 utility BIOS 23-34 V volume hotkeys 13 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 208 Wireless Function Failure 165 WLAN Antennas Removing 101 Replacing 103 WLAN Board Removing 55 Replacing 140 215