Acer Aspire 5739G Notebook Series Start Guide
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...Enables/disables the wireless LAN communication function. Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 11 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. 8 Touchpad Touch... computer's power status. Caps Lock Lights up /down) and media (play/pause, stop, previous, next); Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 10 Click buttons (left, The left and right mouse buttons...
...Enables/disables the wireless LAN communication function. Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 11 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. 8 Touchpad Touch... computer's power status. Caps Lock Lights up /down) and media (play/pause, stop, previous, next); Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 10 Click buttons (left, The left and right mouse buttons...
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10 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
10 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
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...HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 372 (W) x 262 (D) x 26/38.8 (H) mm (16.14 x 11.25 x 1.37/1.63 inches) 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs.) with one HDD and 8-cell battery pack ACPI 3.0 71 W 4800 mAh* 48.8 W 4400 mAh* 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* ENERGY STAR® 103-/104-/107-key keyboard Touchpad... pointing device Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) USB 2.0 port HDMI™ port with HDCP support External display (VGA) port...
...HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 372 (W) x 262 (D) x 26/38.8 (H) mm (16.14 x 11.25 x 1.37/1.63 inches) 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs.) with one HDD and 8-cell battery pack ACPI 3.0 71 W 4800 mAh* 48.8 W 4400 mAh* 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* ENERGY STAR® 103-/104-/107-key keyboard Touchpad... pointing device Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) USB 2.0 port HDMI™ port with HDCP support External display (VGA) port...
Acer Aspire 5739G Series Service Guide
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...Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Special Key 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility ...General Information 48 Pre-disassembly Instructions 48 Disassembly Process 48 External Module Disassembly Process 49 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 49 Removing the Battery Pack 49 Removing the SD dummy card 50 Removing the Lower Cover 51 Removing the WLAN Module 52 Removing the DIMM ...
...Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Special Key 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility ...General Information 48 Pre-disassembly Instructions 48 Disassembly Process 48 External Module Disassembly Process 49 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 49 Removing the Battery Pack 49 Removing the SD dummy card 50 Removing the Lower Cover 51 Removing the WLAN Module 52 Removing the DIMM ...
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... Save Board 117 Replacing the Switch Cover 118 Replacing the Hinge Covers 120 External Unit Reassembly Process 122 Replacing the CPU 122 Replacing the RTC Battery 123 Replacing the Graphics Card 123 Replacing the ODD Module 125 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 126 Replacing the DIMM Modules 126 Replacing the...
... Save Board 117 Replacing the Switch Cover 118 Replacing the Hinge Covers 120 External Unit Reassembly Process 122 Replacing the CPU 122 Replacing the RTC Battery 123 Replacing the Graphics Card 123 Replacing the ODD Module 125 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 126 Replacing the DIMM Modules 126 Replacing the...
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...two built-in stereo speakers True 5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built-in -1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) 2 Chapter 1 Wake-on -LAN ready ...262 (D) x 26/38.8 (H) mm(16.14 x 11.25 x 1.37/1.63 inches) • 2.8 kg (5.07 lbs.) withone HDD and 8-cell battery pack Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • • 71 W...
...two built-in stereo speakers True 5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built-in -1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) 2 Chapter 1 Wake-on -LAN ready ...262 (D) x 26/38.8 (H) mm(16.14 x 11.25 x 1.37/1.63 inches) • 2.8 kg (5.07 lbs.) withone HDD and 8-cell battery pack Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • • 71 W...
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... computer. No. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Comfortable support area for your computer into your computer. Battery Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for three-step data backup. The left and right buttons function like...
... computer. No. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Comfortable support area for your computer into your computer. Battery Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for three-step data backup. The left and right buttons function like...
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Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Locks the battery in position. Releases the battery for removal. 10 Chapter 1 Houses the computer's main memory. Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 Icon Item Battery bay Battery lock Hard disk bay Memory compartment Battery release latch Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Locks the battery in position. Releases the battery for removal. 10 Chapter 1 Houses the computer's main memory. Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 Icon Item Battery bay Battery lock Hard disk bay Memory compartment Battery release latch Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
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....2 support • Graphical or scroll navigation • Unequaled "ability to acquire" Item Vendor and Model Protocol Interface Antenna Battery Foxconn Atheros AR5B91 Specification PIFA Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specifications (3S2P) • SONY AS-2007A • Panasonic AS-2007A • Simplo AS-2007A •...
....2 support • Graphical or scroll navigation • Unequaled "ability to acquire" Item Vendor and Model Protocol Interface Antenna Battery Foxconn Atheros AR5B91 Specification PIFA Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specifications (3S2P) • SONY AS-2007A • Panasonic AS-2007A • Simplo AS-2007A •...
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... flash ROM. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Use the Flash16 utility to run the flashit utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to enter into the BIOS setup screen. 6. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. During POST, press F2 to finish the BIOS flash...
... flash ROM. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Use the Flash16 utility to run the flashit utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to enter into the BIOS setup screen. 6. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. During POST, press F2 to finish the BIOS flash...
Acer Aspire 5739G Series Service Guide
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... system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Turn off the power to any of the hardware components. Main Screw List Description Quantity Acer P/N M2.0D 3.0L K4.6D 0.8T ZK 17 86.AD302.001 M2.5D 3.0L K5.5D 0.8T ZK 15 86.AD302.002 M2.5D 5L..., then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order.
... system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Turn off the power to any of the hardware components. Main Screw List Description Quantity Acer P/N M2.0D 3.0L K4.6D 0.8T ZK 17 86.AD302.001 M2.5D 3.0L K5.5D 0.8T ZK 15 86.AD302.002 M2.5D 5L..., then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order.
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... below gives you a graphic representation on the components that order. Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Rem ove Battery Rem ove SD Dummy Rem ove NewCard Dummy Rem ove Lower Covers Rem ove WLAN Rem ove DIMMs Rem ove HDD Rem ove TV Tuner... Card Rem ove ODD Rem ove CPU Screw List Step WLAN Module HDD Carrier ODD Module ODD Bracket Screw M2*3 M3*3 M2.5*5 M2*3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn computer over.
... below gives you a graphic representation on the components that order. Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Rem ove Battery Rem ove SD Dummy Rem ove NewCard Dummy Rem ove Lower Covers Rem ove WLAN Rem ove DIMMs Rem ove HDD Rem ove TV Tuner... Card Rem ove ODD Rem ove CPU Screw List Step WLAN Module HDD Carrier ODD Module ODD Bracket Screw M2*3 M3*3 M2.5*5 M2*3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn computer over.
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Slide and hold the battery release latch to eject it. 50 Chapter 3 Push the SD dummy card all the way in to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 Removing the SD dummy card 1. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position. 3. 2.
Slide and hold the battery release latch to eject it. 50 Chapter 3 Push the SD dummy card all the way in to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 Removing the SD dummy card 1. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position. 3. 2.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 3. Chapter 3 51 See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 49. 2. Carefully open the Lower Cover. Loosen the six captive screws in the cover as shown. 4. Removing the Lower Cover 1. 2. Pull it out from the slot.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 3. Chapter 3 51 See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 49. 2. Carefully open the Lower Cover. Loosen the six captive screws in the cover as shown. 4. Removing the Lower Cover 1. 2. Pull it out from the slot.
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Removing the Graphics Card 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 51. 2. Chapter 3 59 Remove the MXM card from the mainboard. The graphics card pops up. 3. Removing the RTC Battery 1. Remove the RTC battery from the slot. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 51. 2. Remove the four screws securing the graphics card to the thermal unit underneath.
Removing the Graphics Card 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 51. 2. Chapter 3 59 Remove the MXM card from the mainboard. The graphics card pops up. 3. Removing the RTC Battery 1. Remove the RTC battery from the slot. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 51. 2. Remove the four screws securing the graphics card to the thermal unit underneath.
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....AD302.002 86.AD302.006 Step Hinge Covers Size M2.5*4 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the inside. IMPORTANT:The left and right Hinge Covers are used during reassembly. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover...
....AD302.002 86.AD302.006 Step Hinge Covers Size M2.5*4 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the inside. IMPORTANT:The left and right Hinge Covers are used during reassembly. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover...
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See "Removing the Hinge Covers" on the keyboard. 4. Place the switch board on page 63. 3. 4. It is recommended that only fingers are used to the outer casing. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 2. Connect the power board to the Function Board by inserting the FFC and closing the FFC lock as shown. 118 Chapter 3 Connect the Power Save Board to the main unit by inserting the FFC and closing the FFC lock as shown. Replacing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to remove the Switch Cover. 1.
See "Removing the Hinge Covers" on the keyboard. 4. Place the switch board on page 63. 3. 4. It is recommended that only fingers are used to the outer casing. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 2. Connect the power board to the Function Board by inserting the FFC and closing the FFC lock as shown. 118 Chapter 3 Connect the Power Save Board to the main unit by inserting the FFC and closing the FFC lock as shown. Replacing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to remove the Switch Cover. 1.
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Tighten the three screws of the CPU heat sink in the mainboard. Insert the RTC battery into place. 7. Lower the heat sink into the socket in the indicated order: 1, 2, 3. 1. 1 1. 3 1. 2 Replacing the RTC Battery 1. 6. Replacing the Graphics Card The following thermal pads are approved for use: • Silmore GP50 • Honeywell Chapter 3 123
Tighten the three screws of the CPU heat sink in the mainboard. Insert the RTC battery into place. 7. Lower the heat sink into the socket in the indicated order: 1, 2, 3. 1. 1 1. 3 1. 2 Replacing the RTC Battery 1. 6. Replacing the Graphics Card The following thermal pads are approved for use: • Silmore GP50 • Honeywell Chapter 3 123
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Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then insert the battery and press down (2). 2. Replacing the Battery 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the lock position. 2 1 Chapter 3 131
Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then insert the battery and press down (2). 2. Replacing the Battery 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the lock position. 2 1 Chapter 3 131
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... the devices one by one of the following actions one at least one until the failure point is done by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. If the Issue is no power, see "Disassembly Process" on page 48). 8. No POST or...
... the devices one by one of the following actions one at least one until the failure point is done by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. If the Issue is no power, see "Disassembly Process" on page 48). 8. No POST or...