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...56K ITU V.92; • WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* (For Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 and Aspire 5738DG only) • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • ... • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non...
...56K ITU V.92; • WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* (For Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 and Aspire 5738DG only) • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • ... • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non...
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... camera). Supports high definition digital video connections. Connect to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. with S/PDIF support Chapter 1 9 Headphones/ Connects to an AC adapter. Left View # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon HDMI Item DC-in jack Description Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, speaker/line-out jack headphones). Connects to a display device...
... camera). Supports high definition digital video connections. Connect to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. with S/PDIF support Chapter 1 9 Headphones/ Connects to an AC adapter. Left View # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon HDMI Item DC-in jack Description Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, speaker/line-out jack headphones). Connects to a display device...
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NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery disk at hand, then you should boot from an off the system power. 4. Make sure the AC adapter is connected to a power outlet and plugged in Windows" on the system from the USB device and perform crisis recovery action. Chapter 2 39 Rename the ...
NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery disk at hand, then you should boot from an off the system power. 4. Make sure the AC adapter is connected to a power outlet and plugged in Windows" on the system from the USB device and perform crisis recovery action. Chapter 2 39 Rename the ...
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....00E34.738 86.00E12.536 86.9A522.3R0 86.9A554.4R0 86.00E13.524 86.9A552.4R0 86.1A553.100 42 Chapter 3 Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. Observe the order of the hardware components. For example, if you want...
....00E34.738 86.00E12.536 86.9A522.3R0 86.9A554.4R0 86.00E13.524 86.9A552.4R0 86.1A553.100 42 Chapter 3 Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. Observe the order of the hardware components. For example, if you want...
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...power on the computer using each of the following list: • "Check the Power Adapter" on page 97 • "Check the Battery Pack" on page 98 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. If you suspect a power problem, see "...following figure Pin 1: +19 to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 3. A loose connection can cause an error. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; If the operational charge does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation.
...power on the computer using each of the following list: • "Check the Power Adapter" on page 97 • "Check the Battery Pack" on page 98 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. If you suspect a power problem, see "...following figure Pin 1: +19 to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 3. A loose connection can cause an error. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; If the operational charge does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation.
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...: If the system fails after recharging, replace the battery. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following: From Software: 1. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Replace the touchpad. 3. Power-On Self-Test...
...: If the system fails after recharging, replace the battery. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following: From Software: 1. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Replace the touchpad. 3. Power-On Self-Test...
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...page 97.. But you can see POST on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. FRU/Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. No beep during POST. System board. LCD inverter ID LCD... LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connectors. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). No beep, power-on indicator turns on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking ...
...page 97.. But you can see POST on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. FRU/Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. No beep during POST. System board. LCD inverter ID LCD... LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connectors. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). No beep, power-on indicator turns on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking ...
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... CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key...
... CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key...
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... shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on , but system runs correctly Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 97. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then... reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 107 Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms...
... shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on , but system runs correctly Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 97. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then... reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 107 Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms...
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... speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps...
... speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps...
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... changed. 6. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). 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... at the time of the following FRU one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are found, replace the FRU. 3.
... changed. 6. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). 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... at the time of the following FRU one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are found, replace the FRU. 3.
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... try again. Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in the AC adapter while retaining the short condition on the computer until the BIOS POST routine is finished. Otherwise, repeat the steps above . • Use an electric ...power button to enter BIOS Setup menu. • If there is no password request, the BIOS Password is G106. Gap name in Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series is cleared. G106 Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If the user sets the BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and...
... try again. Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in the AC adapter while retaining the short condition on the computer until the BIOS POST routine is finished. Otherwise, repeat the steps above . • Use an electric ...power button to enter BIOS Setup menu. • If there is no password request, the BIOS Password is G106. Gap name in Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series is cleared. G106 Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If the user sets the BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and...
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... computer loaded with the Crisis BIOS Recovery process. 4. Users can then update the latest BIOS version for BIOS recovery: 1. To use this function, the AC adapter and the battery must be cleared during BIOS POST.
... computer loaded with the Crisis BIOS Recovery process. 4. Users can then update the latest BIOS version for BIOS recovery: 1. To use this function, the AC adapter and the battery must be cleared during BIOS POST.
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FRU List Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series, Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series, Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series FRU List 1. ACER_ASPIRE 5738DG M92XT512CBB 2V3_JV50_MV (NO: LX.PKD02.002) Category ADAPTER BATTERY BOARDS No Part Name and Description Acer Part No. 1 ADAPTER 65W 19V 3PIN HIPRO HP-A0652R3B 1LF LV5 AP.0650A.012 LED...
FRU List Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series, Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series, Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series FRU List 1. ACER_ASPIRE 5738DG M92XT512CBB 2V3_JV50_MV (NO: LX.PKD02.002) Category ADAPTER BATTERY BOARDS No Part Name and Description Acer Part No. 1 ADAPTER 65W 19V 3PIN HIPRO HP-A0652R3B 1LF LV5 AP.0650A.012 LED...
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...CAMERA WITH 3G 1 LED LCD MODULE 15.6" WXGA GLARE W/ ANTENNA*3&CAMERA (FOR 3G) 1 CCFL LCD MODULE 15.6" WXGA GLARE W/ ANTENNA*3&CAMERA (FOR 3G) Acer Part No. AP.06503.024 AP.0650A.012 AP.06501.026 BATTERY BOARDS 1 BATTERY PANASONIC AS-2007A LI-ION 3S2P PANASONIC 6 BT.00607.034 CELL...(NO:LX.PAT0X.001) Category ADAPTER No. 1 1 1 Part Name ADAPTER 65W 19V 3PIN HIPRO HP-A0652R3B 1LF LV5 LED LF YELLOW ADAPTER 65W 19V 3PIN DELTA ADP-65JH DB A LV5 LED LF YELLOW ADAPTER 65W 19V 3PIN LITEON PA-1650-22AC LV5 LED LF YELLOW Acer Part No. ACER_ASPIRE 5738G DIS_JV50_MV(...
...CAMERA WITH 3G 1 LED LCD MODULE 15.6" WXGA GLARE W/ ANTENNA*3&CAMERA (FOR 3G) 1 CCFL LCD MODULE 15.6" WXGA GLARE W/ ANTENNA*3&CAMERA (FOR 3G) Acer Part No. AP.06503.024 AP.0650A.012 AP.06501.026 BATTERY BOARDS 1 BATTERY PANASONIC AS-2007A LI-ION 3S2P PANASONIC 6 BT.00607.034 CELL...(NO:LX.PAT0X.001) Category ADAPTER No. 1 1 1 Part Name ADAPTER 65W 19V 3PIN HIPRO HP-A0652R3B 1LF LV5 LED LF YELLOW ADAPTER 65W 19V 3PIN DELTA ADP-65JH DB A LV5 LED LF YELLOW ADAPTER 65W 19V 3PIN LITEON PA-1650-22AC LV5 LED LF YELLOW Acer Part No. ACER_ASPIRE 5738G DIS_JV50_MV(...
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... 5536 UMACFBDBM_JV50_PU (NO:91.4CH01.003G) Category ADAPTER No. 1 1 1 Part Name ADAPTER 65W 19V 3PIN DELTA ADP-65JH DB A LV5 LED LF YELLOW ADAPTER 65W 19V 3PIN HIPRO HP-A0652R3B 1LF LV5 LED LF YELLOW ADAPTER 65W 19V 3PIN LITEON PA-1650-22AC LV5 LED LF YELLOW Acer Part No. AP.06503.024 AP.06501...
... 5536 UMACFBDBM_JV50_PU (NO:91.4CH01.003G) Category ADAPTER No. 1 1 1 Part Name ADAPTER 65W 19V 3PIN DELTA ADP-65JH DB A LV5 LED LF YELLOW ADAPTER 65W 19V 3PIN HIPRO HP-A0652R3B 1LF LV5 LED LF YELLOW ADAPTER 65W 19V 3PIN LITEON PA-1650-22AC LV5 LED LF YELLOW Acer Part No. AP.06503.024 AP.06501...
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249 Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series NOTE: All models have following common specifications: Card reader (5-in-1), LCD (N15.6WXGAGD), VGA Chip (M92XT), VRAM1 (512M-DDR3 (64*16*4)), ODD (NSM8XS), SB Chip (ICH9M), Battery (6CELL2.2), Adapter (65W), Camera (0.3M DV), Accessory1 (3D Glasses Clip type), Accessory2 (3D Glasses Wrap Type-...AAP AAP AAP AAP AAP AAP Country Australia/ New Zealand Germany GCTWN Philippines Australia/ New Zealand Australia/ New Zealand Thailand Thailand Thailand Acer Part No Description CPU LX.PKE02.002 LX.PKE02.011 LX.PKE02.012 LX.PKE02.013 LX.PKE02.003 LX.PKE02.001 LX....
249 Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series NOTE: All models have following common specifications: Card reader (5-in-1), LCD (N15.6WXGAGD), VGA Chip (M92XT), VRAM1 (512M-DDR3 (64*16*4)), ODD (NSM8XS), SB Chip (ICH9M), Battery (6CELL2.2), Adapter (65W), Camera (0.3M DV), Accessory1 (3D Glasses Clip type), Accessory2 (3D Glasses Wrap Type-...AAP AAP AAP AAP AAP AAP Country Australia/ New Zealand Germany GCTWN Philippines Australia/ New Zealand Australia/ New Zealand Thailand Thailand Thailand Acer Part No Description CPU LX.PKE02.002 LX.PKE02.011 LX.PKE02.012 LX.PKE02.013 LX.PKE02.003 LX.PKE02.001 LX....
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263 Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series NOTE: All models have following common specifications: Card reader (5-in-1), ...India Australia/ New Zealand Australia/ New Zealand Singapore Singapore Singapore Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Acer Part No Description CPU S2.PHT0C.001 S2.PHS0C.001 S2.PHR0C.001 LX.PHQ0C.009 LX...BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 N AES1610 AES1610 AES1610 AES1610 AES1610 AES1610 AES1610 AES1610 AES1610 AES1610 AES1610 AES1610 AES1610 AES1610 Adapter 65W 65W 65W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W Camera K/B Power Cord 0.3M DV US...
263 Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series NOTE: All models have following common specifications: Card reader (5-in-1), ...India Australia/ New Zealand Australia/ New Zealand Singapore Singapore Singapore Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Acer Part No Description CPU S2.PHT0C.001 S2.PHS0C.001 S2.PHR0C.001 LX.PHQ0C.009 LX...BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 N AES1610 AES1610 AES1610 AES1610 AES1610 AES1610 AES1610 AES1610 AES1610 AES1610 AES1610 AES1610 AES1610 AES1610 Adapter 65W 65W 65W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W Camera K/B Power Cord 0.3M DV US...
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266 Appendix A Model RO Country Acer Part No Description AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn ...SO2GBII6 N500GB5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N NLED15.6WXGAG M92XT 512MDDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBII6 N500GB5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N Adapter Camera K/B Power Cord 90W 0.3M DV US International (KB.I170A.056) AF 90W 0.3M DV US International (KB.I170A.056) UK 90W 0.3M...
266 Appendix A Model RO Country Acer Part No Description AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn ...SO2GBII6 N500GB5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N NLED15.6WXGAG M92XT 512MDDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBII6 N500GB5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N Adapter Camera K/B Power Cord 90W 0.3M DV US International (KB.I170A.056) AF 90W 0.3M DV US International (KB.I170A.056) UK 90W 0.3M...
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Appendix A 267 Model RO Country Acer Part No Description CPU AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn ...NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N N N N N N N N N N N N N BT 2.1 N BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 Finger Print N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N Adapter Camera K/B Power Cord 90W 0.3M DV French (KB.I170A.039) Continental 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W...
Appendix A 267 Model RO Country Acer Part No Description CPU AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn AS5542G504G50Mn ...NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N N N N N N N N N N N N N BT 2.1 N BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 Finger Print N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N Adapter Camera K/B Power Cord 90W 0.3M DV French (KB.I170A.039) Continental 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W 90W...