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...use your notebook. Follow the instructions on such subjects as "only for Starters... The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in Portable Document Format.... Follow these steps to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as using the keyboard and audio, etc. For instructions on your new computer. Note: Viewing the file requires... that due to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for certain models". ...
...use your notebook. Follow the instructions on such subjects as "only for Starters... The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in Portable Document Format.... Follow these steps to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as using the keyboard and audio, etc. For instructions on your new computer. Note: Viewing the file requires... that due to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for certain models". ...
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...-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button / Turns the computer on and off. / indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 9 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. 10 Communication Enables / disables the...
...-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button / Turns the computer on and off. / indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 9 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. 10 Communication Enables / disables the...
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... and controls I/O interface Environment • ACPI 3.0 • 48.84 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support •...
... and controls I/O interface Environment • ACPI 3.0 • 48.84 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support •...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide
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... 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Notebook Tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 6 Right View 7 Base View 8 Rear View 8 Indicators 9 TouchPad Basics 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Keys 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23... Drive Module 49 Removing the DIMM Module 52 Removing the WLAN Board 55 Main Unit Disassembly Process 58 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 58 Removing the Keyboard 60 Removing the Upper Cover 62 Removing the Button Board 66 VII
... 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Notebook Tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 6 Right View 7 Base View 8 Rear View 8 Indicators 9 TouchPad Basics 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Keys 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23... Drive Module 49 Removing the DIMM Module 52 Removing the WLAN Board 55 Main Unit Disassembly Process 58 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 58 Removing the Keyboard 60 Removing the Upper Cover 62 Removing the Button Board 66 VII
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... Speaker Modules 127 Replacing the Power Board 129 Replacing the Touchpad Bracket 130 Replacing the Button Board 132 Replacing 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...
... Speaker Modules 127 Replacing the Power Board 129 Replacing the Touchpad Bracket 130 Replacing the Button Board 132 Replacing 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...
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Table of Contents No Display Issue 154 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 155 LCD Failure 156 Built-In Keyboard Failure 156 Touchpad Failure 157 Internal Speaker Failure 157 Internal Microphone Failure 159 HDD Not Operating Correctly 160 ODD Failure 161 USB Failure... Recovery 179 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 Windows XP Environment ...
Table of Contents No Display Issue 154 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 155 LCD Failure 156 Built-In Keyboard Failure 156 Touchpad Failure 157 Internal Speaker Failure 157 Internal Microphone Failure 159 HDD Not Operating Correctly 160 ODD Failure 161 USB Failure... Recovery 179 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 Windows XP Environment ...
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... W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* compliant Special keys and controls • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • ...: -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 ...
... W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* compliant Special keys and controls • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • ...: -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 ...
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... . Chapter 1 5 The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye Webcam Microphone Description Web camera for sound recording. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right) Palmrest Touchpad toggle Also...video communication. Turns the computer on and off while indicating the computer's power status. Display screen Power button/ indicator Keyboard TouchPad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. Your Notebook Tour This section provides an overview of the features and functions ...
... . Chapter 1 5 The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye Webcam Microphone Description Web camera for sound recording. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right) Palmrest Touchpad toggle Also...video communication. Turns the computer on and off while indicating the computer's power status. Display screen Power button/ indicator Keyboard TouchPad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. Your Notebook Tour This section provides an overview of the features and functions ...
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... Type numbers in uppercase. Type the letters in numeric mode. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on the keys. Num Lock off . When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is on , the screen moves ...embedded keypad. Chapter 1 11 Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is in a normal manner. Using the Keyboard Your Acer Aspire Series notebook has a close-to-full-sized keyboard and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, function and special keys.
... Type numbers in uppercase. Type the letters in numeric mode. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on the keys. Num Lock off . When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is on , the screen moves ...embedded keypad. Chapter 1 11 Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is in a normal manner. Using the Keyboard Your Acer Aspire Series notebook has a close-to-full-sized keyboard and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, function and special keys.
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... the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu.
... the same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu.
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... US dollar sign 1. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. See www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/ faq12.htm for more information. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: This function varies according to the language .... 14 Chapter 1 Special Keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard.
... US dollar sign 1. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. See www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/ faq12.htm for more information. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: This function varies according to the language .... 14 Chapter 1 Special Keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard.
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...Realtek ALC269X-GR for WLAN (full size) Suyin Rose_2G Specifications 20 Chapter 1 Integrated on mainboard • Supports 10/100/1000 mbps ACER AC7T JV50 103/104/107 Yes Yes Specification • Supports Application keys for Windows XP version Mini Card Item Number Supported Features ...8226; Headphone out • 1VP-P • Built-in Speaker • 2 Watt/8cc Chamber LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset Package Features Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification Realtek RTL8111CA-VB-GR GIGA LAN.
...Realtek ALC269X-GR for WLAN (full size) Suyin Rose_2G Specifications 20 Chapter 1 Integrated on mainboard • Supports 10/100/1000 mbps ACER AC7T JV50 103/104/107 Yes Yes Specification • Supports Application keys for Windows XP version Mini Card Item Number Supported Features ...8226; Headphone out • 1VP-P • Built-in Speaker • 2 Watt/8cc Chamber LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset Package Features Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification Realtek RTL8111CA-VB-GR GIGA LAN.
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... the following sections: • External components disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that you must first remove the Keyboard, and LCD Module then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before...
... the following sections: • External components disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that you must first remove the Keyboard, and LCD Module then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before...
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... the final product color or configuration. NOTE: The product previews seen in the same position. Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Remove Keyboard Remove Upper Cover Upper Cover Remove Function Board Lower Cover Remove Right Speaker Module Remove Left Speaker Module Remove I/O Board Remove Power Socket Remove LCD...
... the final product color or configuration. NOTE: The product previews seen in the same position. Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Remove Keyboard Remove Upper Cover Upper Cover Remove Function Board Lower Cover Remove Right Speaker Module Remove Left Speaker Module Remove I/O Board Remove Power Socket Remove LCD...
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...outer casing. Turn the computer rightside up on the center of the keyboard. Chapter 3 60 Unlock the six securing latches by pressing down with a suitable plastic tool then sliding along the back edge of the keyboard to the full extent. 3. Pull up and open the lid ... two tabs on page 45. 2. Removing the Keyboard IMPORTANT: The keyboard is still attached. IMPORTANT: The use excessive force when removing the keyboard and replace if any damage occurs. 1. Use plastic tools where available. 4. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the Keyboard from the Upper Cover as shown. See "Removing...
...outer casing. Turn the computer rightside up on the center of the keyboard. Chapter 3 60 Unlock the six securing latches by pressing down with a suitable plastic tool then sliding along the back edge of the keyboard to the full extent. 3. Pull up and open the lid ... two tabs on page 45. 2. Removing the Keyboard IMPORTANT: The keyboard is still attached. IMPORTANT: The use excessive force when removing the keyboard and replace if any damage occurs. 1. Use plastic tools where available. 4. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the Keyboard from the Upper Cover as shown. See "Removing...
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Turn the Keyboard over and lay down on the touch pad. 6. Open the Keyboard FFC securing latch as shown, then disconnect the FFC and remove the Keyboard. 61 Chapter 3 5.
Turn the Keyboard over and lay down on the touch pad. 6. Open the Keyboard FFC securing latch as shown, then disconnect the FFC and remove the Keyboard. 61 Chapter 3 5.
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Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*8 Quantity 18 Screw Type Replacing the Keyboard 1. Chapter 3 138 Connect the FFC and close the Keyboard FFC securing latch as shown. Turn the computer over and insert the screws to secure the Upper Cover to the Lower Cover. 5.
Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*8 Quantity 18 Screw Type Replacing the Keyboard 1. Chapter 3 138 Connect the FFC and close the Keyboard FFC securing latch as shown. Turn the computer over and insert the screws to secure the Upper Cover to the Lower Cover. 5.
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2. Insert the keyboard so that the securing clips have engaged. 139 Chapter 3 An audible click indicates that the bottom tabs enter the slots in the upper cover. 3. Press down on the edges of the keyboard.
2. Insert the keyboard so that the securing clips have engaged. 139 Chapter 3 An audible click indicates that the bottom tabs enter the slots in the upper cover. 3. Press down on the edges of the keyboard.
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...the same operation. 3. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 153 No Display Issue Page 154 LCD Failure Page 156 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 156 Touchpad Failure Page 157 Internal Speaker Failure Page 157 Internal Microphone Failure Page 159 ODD Failure Page 161 Rightside USB Failure Page.... Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.
...the same operation. 3. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 153 No Display Issue Page 154 LCD Failure Page 156 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 156 Touchpad Failure Page 157 Internal Speaker Failure Page 157 Internal Microphone Failure Page 159 ODD Failure Page 161 Rightside USB Failure Page.... Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.
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Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4 156 LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4 156 LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.