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.... Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like center* and right) the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 7 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables...
.... Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like center* and right) the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 7 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables...
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... Description Starts System Property for certain models) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. Turns the display screen backlight off . Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key ...
... Description Starts System Property for certain models) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. Turns the display screen backlight off . Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key ...
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... dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 II dual-core processor* • AMD M880G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 ...layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* Multi-in-1 card reader 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 Ethernet; Wake-on -LAN ready ...
... dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 II dual-core processor* • AMD M880G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 ...layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* Multi-in-1 card reader 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 Ethernet; Wake-on -LAN ready ...
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Table of Contents Removing the USB Board Module 69 Removing the Modem Board 71 Removing the Bluetooth Board 72 Removing the Microphone Module 74 Removing the Main Board 75 LCD Module Disassembly Process 77 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart ... Clearing Password Check 105 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 107 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 111 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series and Aspire 7540 Series Exploded Diagram . . . . .112 Model Definition and Configuration 143 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series 144 Test Compatible Components 171 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test ...
Table of Contents Removing the USB Board Module 69 Removing the Modem Board 71 Removing the Bluetooth Board 72 Removing the Microphone Module 74 Removing the Main Board 75 LCD Module Disassembly Process 77 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart ... Clearing Password Check 105 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 107 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 111 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series and Aspire 7540 Series Exploded Diagram . . . . .112 Model Definition and Configuration 143 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series 144 Test Compatible Components 171 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test ...
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...-in jack • Line-in microphone Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 (For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series) • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit...
...-in jack • Line-in microphone Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 (For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series) • 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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... stereo audio output. # Icon 4 Item Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator Backup key Description Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Num Lock Lights ...up when Caps Lock is activated. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which ...
... stereo audio output. # Icon 4 Item Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator Backup key Description Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Num Lock Lights ...up when Caps Lock is activated. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which ...
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... button (1) Quickly click twice. They are called easy-launch buttons. Right button (4) Click once. These buttons are : WLAN, Bluetooth and Backup. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) to scroll up or down and move the cursor. • Press the left...
... button (1) Quickly click twice. They are called easy-launch buttons. Right button (4) Click once. These buttons are : WLAN, Bluetooth and Backup. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) to scroll up or down and move the cursor. • Press the left...
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... refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for displaying system information. Hotkey + + Icon Function System property Bluetooth Description Starts System Property for more information. The US dollar sign 1. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations...
... refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for displaying system information. Hotkey + + Icon Function System property Bluetooth Description Starts System Property for more information. The US dollar sign 1. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations...
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... settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. To launch Windows Mobility Center: q Use the shortcut key < > + . Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Windows Mobility Center...
... settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. To launch Windows Mobility Center: q Use the shortcut key < > + . Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Windows Mobility Center...
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On above specifications. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 PCI v2.2 Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 2.1 USB USB 20 Chapter 1 Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 0MB 4096MB Slot 1 1024MB 2048MB...
On above specifications. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 PCI v2.2 Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 2.1 USB USB 20 Chapter 1 Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 0MB 4096MB Slot 1 1024MB 2048MB...
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... T60M951; Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM); Realtek RTS5159 Chapter 1 Aspire 7540 Series: Foxconn Delphi-AM5 V2H 1.5_3.3v AUS T60M951 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) Aspire 7540 Series: Foxconn BCM2046 V2.1 (T60H928.33) Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373...
... T60M951; Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM); Realtek RTS5159 Chapter 1 Aspire 7540 Series: Foxconn Delphi-AM5 V2H 1.5_3.3v AUS T60M951 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) Aspire 7540 Series: Foxconn BCM2046 V2.1 (T60H928.33) Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373...
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..." on page 66. 15. See "Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 50. 6. Removing the Bluetooth Board 1. Remove the modem board module from the Lower Case" on page 61. 13. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 46. 4. See "Removing...
..." on page 66. 15. See "Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 50. 6. Removing the Bluetooth Board 1. Remove the modem board module from the Lower Case" on page 61. 13. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 46. 4. See "Removing...
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Chapter 3 73 Disconnect the bluetooth cable from its connector on the main board. 18. Detach the bluetooth card. 17.
Chapter 3 73 Disconnect the bluetooth cable from its connector on the main board. 18. Detach the bluetooth card. 17.
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.... 14. See "Separating the Upper Case from its connector on page 66. 15. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 72. 18. See "Removing the Bluetooth Board" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 61. 13. Detach the microphone module. 74 Chapter 3 Removing the Microphone Module 1. See...
.... 14. See "Separating the Upper Case from its connector on page 66. 15. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 72. 18. See "Removing the Bluetooth Board" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 61. 13. Detach the microphone module. 74 Chapter 3 Removing the Microphone Module 1. See...
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... LAN Card" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the CPU" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the Bluetooth Board" on page 63. 14.
... LAN Card" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the CPU" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the Bluetooth Board" on page 63. 14.
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Connector Locations Main Board Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 and 7540 Top View Chapter 5 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Code LCD1 SPKR_L1 MIC1 SPKR_R1 USBCN1 CN1 TP1CN1 FPCN1 MDC1 BT1 RTC1 Connector LCD cable connector Left speaker cable connector Microphone cable connector Right speaker cable connector USB cable connector Keyboard cable connector Touchpad cable connector Fingerprint or button connector Modem board connector Bluetooth cable connector RTC battery socket Chapter 5 103
Connector Locations Main Board Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 and 7540 Top View Chapter 5 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Code LCD1 SPKR_L1 MIC1 SPKR_R1 USBCN1 CN1 TP1CN1 FPCN1 MDC1 BT1 RTC1 Connector LCD cable connector Left speaker cable connector Microphone cable connector Right speaker cable connector USB cable connector Keyboard cable connector Touchpad cable connector Fingerprint or button connector Modem board connector Bluetooth cable connector RTC battery socket Chapter 5 103
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... 3S2P PANASONIC 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON PSS 1 BATTERY SIMPLO AS-2007B LI-ION 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON SDI 2.2F 1 BLUETOOTH BOARD FOXCONN BRM 2046 BT2.1 T60H928.33 F/W:861 Acer Part No. ACER_ASPIRE 7736G N10MGS512CFBK V3_JV71_MV (NO: 91.4FX01.001G ) Category ADAPTER BATTERY BOARDS No. AP.06501.026 AP.06503.024....5*L5 BLACK ZN+NYLOK 1 SCRW M2.5XL4 D4.5 T0.8 GL 1 SCREW M2-3 1 SCRW M2*4 WAFER NI 1 SCREW MACH WAFER M3*L4 NI 1 SCRW M2.5L3.5 Acer Part No. 86.00E12.536 86.00F84.73A 86.TK501.001 86.00H59.734 86.9A522.3R0 86.9A552.4R0 86.9A554.4R0 86.9A563...
... 3S2P PANASONIC 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON PSS 1 BATTERY SIMPLO AS-2007B LI-ION 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON SDI 2.2F 1 BLUETOOTH BOARD FOXCONN BRM 2046 BT2.1 T60H928.33 F/W:861 Acer Part No. ACER_ASPIRE 7736G N10MGS512CFBK V3_JV71_MV (NO: 91.4FX01.001G ) Category ADAPTER BATTERY BOARDS No. AP.06501.026 AP.06503.024....5*L5 BLACK ZN+NYLOK 1 SCRW M2.5XL4 D4.5 T0.8 GL 1 SCREW M2-3 1 SCRW M2*4 WAFER NI 1 SCREW MACH WAFER M3*L4 NI 1 SCRW M2.5L3.5 Acer Part No. 86.00E12.536 86.00F84.73A 86.TK501.001 86.00H59.734 86.9A522.3R0 86.9A552.4R0 86.9A554.4R0 86.9A563...
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... TAIWANESE BLACK,1.8 1 CORD 7.5A 250V 3P AUSTRALIA BK 1 CORD 7A 125V JAPAN 2PIN BK 1 JV71_FP_FFC 1 JV71_TP_FFC 2 CABLE RJ11 JV71 1 TR_JV71_FP_FFC 1 TR_JV71_TP_FFC Acer Part No. BLUETOOTH JV71 1 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71(HT) 2 C.A. LCD JV71(MEC) 2 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71(WANSH) 1 C.A. Part Name 1 C.A. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 27.01518.781 27.01518.581 27.01518.691...
... TAIWANESE BLACK,1.8 1 CORD 7.5A 250V 3P AUSTRALIA BK 1 CORD 7A 125V JAPAN 2PIN BK 1 JV71_FP_FFC 1 JV71_TP_FFC 2 CABLE RJ11 JV71 1 TR_JV71_FP_FFC 1 TR_JV71_TP_FFC Acer Part No. BLUETOOTH JV71 1 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71(HT) 2 C.A. LCD JV71(MEC) 2 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71(WANSH) 1 C.A. Part Name 1 C.A. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 27.01518.781 27.01518.581 27.01518.691...
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...) 2 C.A. Category CABLES No. Part Name 1 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71(WANSH) 1 C.A. USB JV71(HT) 2 CABLE RJ11 JV71 1 CABLE USB JV71 1 CORD USA/W CNS 2.5A 125V 8121- 1 CORD ...ISRAEL 1 POWER CORD BRAZIL,BLK,1.8M 1 POWER CODE ACA / ACNZ ANNIE 1 POWER CORD TAIWANESE BLACK,1.8 1 JV71_FP_FFC 1 JV71_TP_FFC 1 TR_JV71_FP_FFC 1 TR_JV71_TP_FFC Acer Part No. LCD JV71(WANSH) 1 C.A. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 27.01518.781 27.01518.581 27.01518.691 27....03218.021 27.01518.A11 TBD TBD TBD TBD 132 Chapter 6 USB JV71(WANSH) 1 C.A. LCD JV71(MEC) 2 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71 1 C.A.
...) 2 C.A. Category CABLES No. Part Name 1 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71(WANSH) 1 C.A. USB JV71(HT) 2 CABLE RJ11 JV71 1 CABLE USB JV71 1 CORD USA/W CNS 2.5A 125V 8121- 1 CORD ...ISRAEL 1 POWER CORD BRAZIL,BLK,1.8M 1 POWER CODE ACA / ACNZ ANNIE 1 POWER CORD TAIWANESE BLACK,1.8 1 JV71_FP_FFC 1 JV71_TP_FFC 1 TR_JV71_FP_FFC 1 TR_JV71_TP_FFC Acer Part No. LCD JV71(WANSH) 1 C.A. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 27.01518.781 27.01518.581 27.01518.691 27....03218.021 27.01518.A11 TBD TBD TBD TBD 132 Chapter 6 USB JV71(WANSH) 1 C.A. LCD JV71(MEC) 2 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71 1 C.A.
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144 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series Model AS7736G744G32Mn AS7736G664G50Bn AS7736G664G50Mn ...France Turkey Switzerland Germany UK Ukraine Ukraine Spain Switzerland Germany Middle East Middle East UK UK WW Acer Part No LX.PHU02.092 LX.PHU02.099 LX.PHU02.091 LX.PHU02.104 LX.PHU02.103...in 1Build in 5 in 1Build in Wireless LAN1 SP1x2HMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MAB G SP1x2MAB G SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW Bluetooth /Finger Print N N N N N N N N N N BT 2.1/N BT 2.1/N N N N N BT 2.1/N NB Chipset PM45 PM45 PM45...
144 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series Model AS7736G744G32Mn AS7736G664G50Bn AS7736G664G50Mn ...France Turkey Switzerland Germany UK Ukraine Ukraine Spain Switzerland Germany Middle East Middle East UK UK WW Acer Part No LX.PHU02.092 LX.PHU02.099 LX.PHU02.091 LX.PHU02.104 LX.PHU02.103...in 1Build in 5 in 1Build in Wireless LAN1 SP1x2HMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MAB G SP1x2MAB G SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW Bluetooth /Finger Print N N N N N N N N N N BT 2.1/N BT 2.1/N N N N N BT 2.1/N NB Chipset PM45 PM45 PM45...