Quick Start Guide
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... like the and right) left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 7 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. English 5 # Icon 3 Item HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
... like the and right) left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 7 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. English 5 # Icon 3 Item HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Quick Start Guide
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Locks the battery in position. Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: ...% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to 80% Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's main...
Locks the battery in position. Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: ...% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to 80% Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's main...
Service Guide
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Front View 6 Closed Front View 7 Left View 7 ...Specifications and Configurations 14 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 21 Aspire 5741/5741G BIOS 22 Information 22 Main 23 Security 24 Boot 27 Exit 28 BIOS Flash Utilities...40 Disassembly Process 41 External Module Disassembly Process 42 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 42 Removing the Battery Pack 43 Removing the SD Dummy Card 44 Removing the Optical Drive Module 45 Removing the...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Front View 6 Closed Front View 7 Left View 7 ...Specifications and Configurations 14 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 21 Aspire 5741/5741G BIOS 22 Information 22 Main 23 Security 24 Boot 27 Exit 28 BIOS Flash Utilities...40 Disassembly Process 41 External Module Disassembly Process 42 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 42 Removing the Battery Pack 43 Removing the SD Dummy Card 44 Removing the Optical Drive Module 45 Removing the...
Service Guide
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... 123 Replacing the 3G Cover 124 Replacing the Logic Lower Door 125 Replacing the ODD Module 126 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 127 Replacing the Battery 128 Troubleshooting 129 Common Problems 129 Power On Issue 130 No Display Issue 131 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 132 LCD Failure 133 Built-In...
... 123 Replacing the 3G Cover 124 Replacing the Logic Lower Door 125 Replacing the ODD Module 126 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 127 Replacing the Battery 128 Troubleshooting 129 Common Problems 129 Power On Issue 130 No Display Issue 131 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 132 LCD Failure 133 Built-In...
Service Guide
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...(H) mm (15 x 9.9 x 0.98/1.3 inches)2.6 kg (5.74 lbs.)10 with 6-cell battery pack Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter (Aspire 5741):· • 108 (W) x 46 (D) x 29.5 (H) mm (4.25 x 1.81...Acer QuicCharge™ technology (Aspire 5741G): • 80% charge in 1 hour· • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack • Estimated battery life: up to 4.0 hours (Aspire 5741) • Estimated battery life: up to 3.0 hours (Aspire...
...(H) mm (15 x 9.9 x 0.98/1.3 inches)2.6 kg (5.74 lbs.)10 with 6-cell battery pack Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter (Aspire 5741):· • 108 (W) x 46 (D) x 29.5 (H) mm (4.25 x 1.81...Acer QuicCharge™ technology (Aspire 5741G): • 80% charge in 1 hour· • 2-hour rapid charge system-off • 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack • Estimated battery life: up to 4.0 hours (Aspire 5741) • Estimated battery life: up to 3.0 hours (Aspire...
Service Guide
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Software • Acer Crystal Eye • Acer eRecovery Management • Acer Backup Manager • Adobe® Flash® Player • Adobe® Reader® • Cyberlink® Power DVD™ • eSobi™ ... WildTangent® Optional Items • 1 GB / 2 GB / 4 GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter (Aspire 5741) • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter (Aspire 5741G) • External USB floppy disk drive Warranty • One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Environment • Temperature: • Operating...
Software • Acer Crystal Eye • Acer eRecovery Management • Acer Backup Manager • Adobe® Flash® Player • Adobe® Reader® • Cyberlink® Power DVD™ • eSobi™ ... WildTangent® Optional Items • 1 GB / 2 GB / 4 GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter (Aspire 5741) • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter (Aspire 5741G) • External USB floppy disk drive Warranty • One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Environment • Temperature: • Operating...
Service Guide
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...even after prolonged use the computer. The left and right buttons function like the left and right) Palmrest Speakers Microphone Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. NOTE: Push to a display device (e.g. Only one card can operate at any given time. Charging: The light shows amber when the... battery is closed. No. 7 8 9 10 11 Icon Item Power1 Description Indicates the computer's power status. Closed Front View No. 1 Left View Icon Item...
...even after prolonged use the computer. The left and right buttons function like the left and right) Palmrest Speakers Microphone Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. NOTE: Push to a display device (e.g. Only one card can operate at any given time. Charging: The light shows amber when the... battery is closed. No. 7 8 9 10 11 Icon Item Power1 Description Indicates the computer's power status. Closed Front View No. 1 Left View Icon Item...
Service Guide
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... active. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. NOTE: 1. Releases the battery for removal. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Chapter 1 9 Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Houses the ...: The light shows green when in position. 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to -read status indicators. Bottom View 1 2 6 5 3 4 No. 1 2 3 4 5 Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Hard disk bay Memory compartment Battery lock Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Battery HDD Indicates the computer...
... active. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. NOTE: 1. Releases the battery for removal. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Chapter 1 9 Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Houses the ...: The light shows green when in position. 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to -read status indicators. Bottom View 1 2 6 5 3 4 No. 1 2 3 4 5 Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Hard disk bay Memory compartment Battery lock Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Battery HDD Indicates the computer...
Service Guide
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If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. Copy the Flash utilities to run the Flash utility. NOTE: Please use ...
If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. Copy the Flash utilities to run the Flash utility. NOTE: Please use ...
Service Guide
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Remove the battery pack. 40 Chapter 3 Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2.
Remove the battery pack. 40 Chapter 3 Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2.
Service Guide
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External Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The outside housing and color may vary from system Remove Battery Remove Dummy Card Remove HDD/WLAN/DIM M Door Remove 3G Cover Remove ODD Remove DIMMs Remove WLAN Remove HDD Screw List Step ODD Module ODD ...
External Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The outside housing and color may vary from system Remove Battery Remove Dummy Card Remove HDD/WLAN/DIM M Door Remove 3G Cover Remove ODD Remove DIMMs Remove WLAN Remove HDD Screw List Step ODD Module ODD ...
Service Guide
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Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 NOTE: Please follow local regulations for disposal. Chapter 3 43 Slide the battery lock in the direction shown. 2. Turn computer over. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 NOTE: Please follow local regulations for disposal. Chapter 3 43 Slide the battery lock in the direction shown. 2. Turn computer over. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
Service Guide
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Step ODD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 1 3. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. Pull the optical drive module out from the chassis. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 43. 2. Screw Type Chapter 3 45
Step ODD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 1 3. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. Pull the optical drive module out from the chassis. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 43. 2. Screw Type Chapter 3 45
Service Guide
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... Board Remove TouchPad Bracket Remove USB Board Remove Card Reader Board Remove Mainboard Remove Thermal Module Remove CPU Screw List Step Upper Cover Lower Cover Battery Bay Left Speaker Module Right Speaker Module Power Board Card Reader USB Board TouchPad Bracket Mainboard Thermal Module Screw M2.5*5 M2.5*8 M2*3 M2*3 M2*3 M2...
... Board Remove TouchPad Bracket Remove USB Board Remove Card Reader Board Remove Mainboard Remove Thermal Module Remove CPU Screw List Step Upper Cover Lower Cover Battery Bay Left Speaker Module Right Speaker Module Power Board Card Reader USB Board TouchPad Bracket Mainboard Thermal Module Screw M2.5*5 M2.5*8 M2*3 M2*3 M2*3 M2...
Service Guide
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Step Upper Cover (red callout) Size M2.5*8 Battery Bay (green callout) M2*3 Quantity 11 4 Screw Type Chapter 3 57 Removing the Upper Cover 1. Turn the computer over. Remove the eleven (11) screws on page 42. 2. See "External Module Disassembly Process" on the lower cover and four (4) screws from the battery bay.
Step Upper Cover (red callout) Size M2.5*8 Battery Bay (green callout) M2*3 Quantity 11 4 Screw Type Chapter 3 57 Removing the Upper Cover 1. Turn the computer over. Remove the eleven (11) screws on page 42. 2. See "External Module Disassembly Process" on the lower cover and four (4) screws from the battery bay.
Service Guide
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Chapter 3 119 Turn the computer over. Connect A as shown. 7. Remove the eleven (11) screws on the lower cover and four (4) screws from the battery bay. Connect B as shown. 8. 6.
Chapter 3 119 Turn the computer over. Connect A as shown. 7. Remove the eleven (11) screws on the lower cover and four (4) screws from the battery bay. Connect B as shown. 8. 6.
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Slide the battery lock in place. 2 1 128 Chapter 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch to secure the battery in the direction shown to the release position (1), insert the battery pack and press down (2). 2. Replacing the Battery 1.
Slide the battery lock in place. 2 1 128 Chapter 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch to secure the battery in the direction shown to the release position (1), insert the battery pack and press down (2). 2. Replacing the Battery 1.
Service Guide
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...). Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Reconnect the power and reboot the computer. 4. Remove any stored power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by pressing Fn+F5. Restart the...
...). Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Reconnect the power and reboot the computer. 4. Remove any stored power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by pressing Fn+F5. Restart the...
Service Guide
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...faulty and should be replaced. Minimize or close all Windows. b. If desktop display resolution is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. e. Random Loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions one at a .... • No hardware is faulty and should be replaced. Check the display resolution is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. 5. d. Click and drag the Resolution slider to correct the problem. 1. If the...
...faulty and should be replaced. Minimize or close all Windows. b. If desktop display resolution is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. e. Random Loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions one at a .... • No hardware is faulty and should be replaced. Check the display resolution is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. 5. d. Click and drag the Resolution slider to correct the problem. 1. If the...
Service Guide
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... the following general steps to correct the problem. Check Test Fixture is listed under Other Devices. 13. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. Check the Device Manager to correct the problem...
... the following general steps to correct the problem. Check Test Fixture is listed under Other Devices. 13. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. Check the Device Manager to correct the problem...