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Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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... Problems 112 Connector Locations 113 Main Board 113 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 115 Clearing Password Check 115 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 117 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 7738/7738G Series, Aspire7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG Series and Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series Exploded Diagram 122 Model Definition and Configuration 183 Aspire...
... Problems 112 Connector Locations 113 Main Board 113 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 115 Clearing Password Check 115 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 117 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 7738/7738G Series, Aspire7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG Series and Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series Exploded Diagram 122 Model Definition and Configuration 183 Aspire...
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... do not need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Press F2 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Press during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is set the parameter to ...20GHz XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX None None XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 7738 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save ...
... do not need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Press F2 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Press during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is set the parameter to ...20GHz XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX None None XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 7738 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save ...
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Choose one of the uppercase strings • Reboot the system and key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. See the image below. • If you need to remove HDD password: Remove HDD Password: • If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. Key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" as your HDD user password. 40 Chapter 2 Select "2" 3. Remove HDD Password This section teaches you how to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in the wrong HDD password thrice, "HDD password error code" will appear on the screen.
Choose one of the uppercase strings • Reboot the system and key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. See the image below. • If you need to remove HDD password: Remove HDD Password: • If you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. Key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" as your HDD user password. 40 Chapter 2 Select "2" 3. Remove HDD Password This section teaches you how to solve HDD password locked problem, you key in the wrong HDD password thrice, "HDD password error code" will appear on the screen.
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...) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go to. No beep or error codes are intended to test only Acer products. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. LCD display problems or others). Go To "Power System Check" on page 112 Chapter 4 95 "Power-On Self-Test (POST) ...-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 98 "Intermittent Problems" on page 111 "Undetermined Problems" on page 97. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are indicated. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors...
...) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go to. No beep or error codes are intended to test only Acer products. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. LCD display problems or others). Go To "Power System Check" on page 112 Chapter 4 95 "Power-On Self-Test (POST) ...-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 98 "Intermittent Problems" on page 111 "Undetermined Problems" on page 97. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are indicated. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors...
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... keypad • External keyboard 96 Chapter 4 External Optical Disk Drive Check Do the following to select the test device: 1. Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or optical disk drive. If the error still remains: 1. Multiple labels can cause the drive to fail. See if FDD Test is... does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the CD-ROM does not have more than one at a time to correct the problem. Replace the main board. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail...
... keypad • External keyboard 96 Chapter 4 External Optical Disk Drive Check Do the following to select the test device: 1. Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or optical disk drive. If the error still remains: 1. Multiple labels can cause the drive to fail. See if FDD Test is... does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the CD-ROM does not have more than one at a time to correct the problem. Replace the main board. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail...
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... operational charge does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged...the test items. 4. Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 3. NOTE: An audible noise from the computer and measure the output voltage at...
... operational charge does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged...the test items. 4. Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 3. NOTE: An audible noise from the computer and measure the output voltage at...
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...Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in the computer. If the voltage is not a hardware problem. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it has been configured. Reconnect the touchpad cables. ...it return to room temperature. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Check out the Power Management in the computer. From Hardware: 1. Power off the computer. 2. Re-install the battery pack. Replace the ...
...Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in the computer. If the voltage is not a hardware problem. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it has been configured. Reconnect the touchpad cables. ...it return to room temperature. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Check out the Power Management in the computer. From Hardware: 1. Power off the computer. 2. Re-install the battery pack. Replace the ...
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... System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Touchpad does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Touchpad board System board Chapter 4 109 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn...
... System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Touchpad does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Touchpad board System board Chapter 4 109 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn...
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Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 112. 110 Chapter 4 Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly.
Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 112. 110 Chapter 4 Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly.
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... is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do the following: 1. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Chapter 4 111 When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. If any FRU...
... is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do the following: 1. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Chapter 4 111 When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. If any FRU...
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... problem has changed. 6. 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 Cards 4. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does...isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: Verify that all of the failure is inoperative. If any problems are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power System Check" on the computer...
... problem has changed. 6. 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 Cards 4. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does...isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: Verify that all of the failure is inoperative. If any problems are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power System Check" on the computer...
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...C This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to us. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information ...improve our services, so if you have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of all your local Acer branch office. Appendix C 209 We are : • Detailed information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: • Service guides for all ...
...C This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to us. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information ...improve our services, so if you have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of all your local Acer branch office. Appendix C 209 We are : • Detailed information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: • Service guides for all ...
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... by Crisis Disk 117 steps 117 BIOS Recovery Hotkey 117 BIOS Utility 27-39 Navigating 28 System Security 38 block diagram Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series 5 Aspire 7738/7738G Series and 7735/7735G/ 7735Z/7735ZG Series 4 button/indicator Bluetooth 7, 11 Wireless LAN 7, 11 buttons easy-launch 11 C caps lock on indicator 6 Clearing BIOS... property 15 volume down 15 volume up 15 HW Gap position 115 I Indicator battery 7 touchpad toggle 7 indicator battery 10 power-on 7, 10 Indicators 10 Intermittent Problems 111 K Key Special 15 211
... by Crisis Disk 117 steps 117 BIOS Recovery Hotkey 117 BIOS Utility 27-39 Navigating 28 System Security 38 block diagram Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series 5 Aspire 7738/7738G Series and 7735/7735G/ 7735Z/7735ZG Series 4 button/indicator Bluetooth 7, 11 Wireless LAN 7, 11 buttons easy-launch 11 C caps lock on indicator 6 Clearing BIOS... property 15 volume down 15 volume up 15 HW Gap position 115 I Indicator battery 7 touchpad toggle 7 indicator battery 10 power-on 7, 10 Indicators 10 Intermittent Problems 111 K Key Special 15 211
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key Acer PowerSmart 7 Backup 7, 11 US dollar 15 Keyboard 7, 13, 25 removing 60 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 96 L Launch board removing 70 LCD bezel removing ... Speakers 7 System 4 Block Diagram 4 System Check Procedures 96 System Memory 19 System Utilities 17, 27 System utilities Acer GridVista 18 T Test Compatible Components 205 Touchpad 7 touchpad using 11 Touchpad Check 98 Troubleshooting 95 U Undetermined Problems 112 utility BIOS 27-39 V view bottom 10 left 8 rear 9 right 9 view front 6 W Windows 2000 Environment Test...
key Acer PowerSmart 7 Backup 7, 11 US dollar 15 Keyboard 7, 13, 25 removing 60 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 96 L Launch board removing 70 LCD bezel removing ... Speakers 7 System 4 Block Diagram 4 System Check Procedures 96 System Memory 19 System Utilities 17, 27 System utilities Acer GridVista 18 T Test Compatible Components 205 Touchpad 7 touchpad using 11 Touchpad Check 98 Troubleshooting 95 U Undetermined Problems 112 utility BIOS 27-39 V view bottom 10 left 8 rear 9 right 9 view front 6 W Windows 2000 Environment Test...