Quick Start Guide
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... computer's power status. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active. English 5 # Icon 3 Item HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed up. Communication indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. 4 Power button Turns the computer on the model purchased. Battery1 Indicates the computer...
... computer's power status. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active. English 5 # Icon 3 Item HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed up. Communication indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. 4 Power button Turns the computer on the model purchased. Battery1 Indicates the computer...
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 Right View... 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 ...the 3G Cover 48 Removing the DIMM Module 49 Removing the WLAN Module 50 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 52 Main Unit Disassembly Process 54 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 54 Removing the Keyboard 55...
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 Right View... 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 ...the 3G Cover 48 Removing the DIMM Module 49 Removing the WLAN Module 50 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 52 Main Unit Disassembly Process 54 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 54 Removing the Keyboard 55...
Service Guide
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... Board 114 Replacing the Right Speaker Module 115 Replacing the Left Speaker Module 116 Replacing the Upper Cover 117 Replacing the Keyboard 120 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 121 Replacing the WLAN Module 122 Replacing the DIMM Modules 123 Replacing the 3G Cover 124 Replacing the Logic Lower Door 125 Replacing...
... Board 114 Replacing the Right Speaker Module 115 Replacing the Left Speaker Module 116 Replacing the Upper Cover 117 Replacing the Keyboard 120 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 121 Replacing the WLAN Module 122 Replacing the DIMM Modules 123 Replacing the 3G Cover 124 Replacing the Logic Lower Door 125 Replacing...
Service Guide
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... Acceleration (DXVA) application interface (API) (Aspire 5741G) • HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • Multi-in-1 card reader Audio ...with 1280 x 1024 resolution • WLAN:· • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ • Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+...
... Acceleration (DXVA) application interface (API) (Aspire 5741G) • HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • Multi-in-1 card reader Audio ...with 1280 x 1024 resolution • WLAN:· • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ • Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+...
Service Guide
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Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 6 Chapter 1 Turns the computer on and off. Keyboard TouchPad For entering data into your computer. Your Acer Notebook tour Front View 1 11 2 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 10 5 6 7 Icon 9 8 Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen HDD Description Web camera for video...
Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 6 Chapter 1 Turns the computer on and off. Keyboard TouchPad For entering data into your computer. Your Acer Notebook tour Front View 1 11 2 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 10 5 6 7 Icon 9 8 Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen HDD Description Web camera for video...
Service Guide
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NOTE: 1. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Chapter 1 9 Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Fully charged: The light shows green when in position. 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to ... indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivitoy device status. 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. Indicators The computer has several easy-to stay cool, even after and cooling...
NOTE: 1. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Chapter 1 9 Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Fully charged: The light shows green when in position. 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to ... indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivitoy device status. 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. Indicators The computer has several easy-to stay cool, even after and cooling...
Service Guide
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Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Seagate Capacity (MB) 160, 250, 320, 500 Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V ±5% Specification HGST ... 320, 500 512 2-4 1-2 5400 8 MB SATA 5V ±5% 5V ±5% Western Digital 160, 250, 320, 500, 640 5V ±5% Super-Multi Drive Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/ sec) Buffer Memory Interface HLDS GT20N With CD Diskette Sustained: 3,600 KB/s (24x) max....
Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Seagate Capacity (MB) 160, 250, 320, 500 Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V ±5% Specification HGST ... 320, 500 512 2-4 1-2 5400 8 MB SATA 5V ±5% 5V ±5% Western Digital 160, 250, 320, 500, 640 5V ±5% Super-Multi Drive Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/ sec) Buffer Memory Interface HLDS GT20N With CD Diskette Sustained: 3,600 KB/s (24x) max....
Service Guide
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... Switchable Graphics Chapter 2 23 Valid range is for Video. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to set the system time and date as well as an option if supported by the system...
... Switchable Graphics Chapter 2 23 Valid range is for Video. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to set the system time and date as well as an option if supported by the system...
Service Guide
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... Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1. IDE1 : TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633C 3. Press to support boot. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. Network Boot : LEGACY PCI DEVICE 5.
... Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1. IDE1 : TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633C 3. Press to support boot. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. Network Boot : LEGACY PCI DEVICE 5.
Service Guide
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Using the pull-tab, slide the HDD Module in the direction of the arrow to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on page 47. 2. NOTE: To prevent damage to disconnect the interface. 3. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Lift the HDD Module clear of it. 52 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Logic Lower Door" on top of the HDD bay.
Using the pull-tab, slide the HDD Module in the direction of the arrow to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on page 47. 2. NOTE: To prevent damage to disconnect the interface. 3. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Lift the HDD Module clear of it. 52 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Logic Lower Door" on top of the HDD bay.
Service Guide
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Insert the HDD, as indicated and lower it into place. 4. Chapter 3 121 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Place the HDD in the direction of the arrow to secure the carrier. 3. Replace the four (4) screws (two each side) to connect the interface. Slide the HDD in the HDD carrier. 2.
Insert the HDD, as indicated and lower it into place. 4. Chapter 3 121 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Place the HDD in the direction of the arrow to secure the carrier. 3. Replace the four (4) screws (two each side) to connect the interface. Slide the HDD in the HDD carrier. 2.
Service Guide
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... being used at least 10 times. 2. Rerun the test to do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Power-off the computer. 2. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. NOTE...
... being used at least 10 times. 2. Rerun the test to do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Power-off the computer. 2. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. NOTE...
Service Guide
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....017 KH.64008.004 KH.16008.027 KH.25008.025 KH.32008.019 KH.16004.008 KH.32004.004 KH.50004.002 Chapter 6 165 CATEGORY Acer Description CPU/PROCESSOR CPU INTEL CORE I5 520M 2.4G 3M CPU INTEL CORE I5 430M PGA 2.26G ARD, UP TO SC 2.53G, 3M L3 CPU...:1 LED LCD CMO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE N156B6-L0B LF 220NIT 8MS 650:1 LED LCD INNOLUX 15.6"W WXGA GLARE BT156GW01 V2 LF 220NIT 8MS 600:1 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE HDD HGST 2.5" 5400RPM 160GB HTS545016B9A300 PANTHER B SATA LF F/W:C60F DISK IMBALANCE CRITERIA = 0.014G-CM HDD HGST 2.5" 5400RPM 250GB HTS545025B9A300 PANTHER B SATA LF F/W:C60F DISK...
....017 KH.64008.004 KH.16008.027 KH.25008.025 KH.32008.019 KH.16004.008 KH.32004.004 KH.50004.002 Chapter 6 165 CATEGORY Acer Description CPU/PROCESSOR CPU INTEL CORE I5 520M 2.4G 3M CPU INTEL CORE I5 430M PGA 2.26G ARD, UP TO SC 2.53G, 3M L3 CPU...:1 LED LCD CMO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE N156B6-L0B LF 220NIT 8MS 650:1 LED LCD INNOLUX 15.6"W WXGA GLARE BT156GW01 V2 LF 220NIT 8MS 600:1 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE HDD HGST 2.5" 5400RPM 160GB HTS545016B9A300 PANTHER B SATA LF F/W:C60F DISK IMBALANCE CRITERIA = 0.014G-CM HDD HGST 2.5" 5400RPM 250GB HTS545025B9A300 PANTHER B SATA LF F/W:C60F DISK...
Service Guide
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... hotkeys 13 E EasyTouch Failure 140 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 42 F Features 1 Flash Utility 29 FPC Cable Removing 86 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 155 H Hard Disk Drive Removing 52 Replacing 121 HDTV Switch Failure 141 Hibernation mode hotkey 13 Hot Keys 11 I Indicators 9 Intermittent Problems 142 Internal Microphone Failure 135 Internal Speaker...
... hotkeys 13 E EasyTouch Failure 140 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 42 F Features 1 Flash Utility 29 FPC Cable Removing 86 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 155 H Hard Disk Drive Removing 52 Replacing 121 HDTV Switch Failure 141 Hibernation mode hotkey 13 Hot Keys 11 I Indicators 9 Intermittent Problems 142 Internal Microphone Failure 135 Internal Speaker...