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... Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Right View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Lock Keys and numeric keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 Hot... Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 15 Windows Mobility Center 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display ...
... Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Right View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Lock Keys and numeric keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 Hot... Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 15 Windows Mobility Center 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display ...
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... 82 Removing the Antennas 84 Troubleshooting 85 System Check Procedures 86 External Diskette Drive Check 86 External Optical Disk Drive Check 86 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 86 Memory Check 87 Power System Check 87 Touchpad Check 88 Power-On Self-Test (POST) ... 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 ...
... 82 Removing the Antennas 84 Troubleshooting 85 System Check Procedures 86 External Diskette Drive Check 86 External Optical Disk Drive Check 86 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 86 Memory Check 87 Power System Check 87 Touchpad Check 88 Power-On Self-Test (POST) ... 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 ...
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...drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • Multi-in-1 card reader Special keys and controls • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device Audio • Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in.../g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -Ring ready I/O Ports • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* (For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series) • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™...
...drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • Multi-in-1 card reader Special keys and controls • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device Audio • Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in.../g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -Ring ready I/O Ports • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* (For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series) • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™...
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...Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Chapter 1 7 Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. Closed Front View 1 # Icon Item 1 Multi-in AC mode. 8 Click buttons The ...Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. 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 functions like the left ...
...Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Chapter 1 7 Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. Closed Front View 1 # Icon Item 1 Multi-in AC mode. 8 Click buttons The ...Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. 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 functions like the left ...
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...LAN function. 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. •... button mimics your cursor pressing on the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for three-step data backup. Indicates ...right scroll bar of Windows applications. Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your finger on the touchpad on the ...
...LAN function. 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. •... button mimics your cursor pressing on the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for three-step data backup. Indicates ...right scroll bar of Windows applications. Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your finger on the touchpad on the ...
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... keypad is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in a normal manner. A better solution would be to do a lot of numeric data entry. The keyboard has a numeric keypad with some applications. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Hold while typing letters on Type numbers in uppercase. Chapter 1 13 Lock key ... Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is in a normal manner. Type the letters in numeric mode. Lock Keys and numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external ...
... keypad is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in a normal manner. A better solution would be to do a lot of numeric data entry. The keyboard has a numeric keypad with some applications. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Hold while typing letters on Type numbers in uppercase. Chapter 1 13 Lock key ... Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is in a normal manner. Type the letters in numeric mode. Lock Keys and numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external ...
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... you 're not connected to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the...
... you 're not connected to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the...
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... hotkey combination. The Euro symbol 1. Chapter 1 15 The US dollar sign 1. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the keyboard. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Open a text... Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Please refer to save power. Turns the speakers on the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the computer's controls like ...
... hotkey combination. The Euro symbol 1. Chapter 1 15 The US dollar sign 1. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the keyboard. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Open a text... Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Please refer to save power. Turns the speakers on the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the computer's controls like ...
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... 17.3" WXGA+ Glare 0.204 x 0.204 R.G.B. System Board Major Chips Item Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Realtek ALC888s Controller Specification Winbond WPCE773 103-/104-/107-key keyboard Yes Plug USB keyboard to +60 AC Adaptor Item Input Specification 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz...
... 17.3" WXGA+ Glare 0.204 x 0.204 R.G.B. System Board Major Chips Item Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Realtek ALC888s Controller Specification Winbond WPCE773 103-/104-/107-key keyboard Yes Plug USB keyboard to +60 AC Adaptor Item Input Specification 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz...
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... speed of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 30 Chapter 2 This field shows the speed of this system. Displays system BIOS version. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of the CPU. This field displays the manufacturer of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
... speed of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 30 Chapter 2 This field shows the speed of this system. Displays system BIOS version. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of the CPU. This field displays the manufacturer of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
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... the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. For example, if you want to remove the main...
... the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. For example, if you want to remove the main...
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... that order. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES...
... that order. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES...
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Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Cx12, Ax5, Gx1 LOWER CASE MIDDLE COVER MICROPHONE MODULE KEYBOARD Dx4 LCD MODULE Bx2, Cx4 UPPER CASE Fx1 MODEM CARD Ax1 USB MODULE Bx2 FINGERPRINT MODULE TOUCHPAD MODULE Screw List Item A B C G H Screw M2.5 x L4 M2 x L4 M2.5 x L6 M2.5 x L3.5 M2 x L3 Hx1 MAIN BOARD Color Black Silver Black Silver Silver Part No. 86.00H59.734 86.9A552.4R0 86.00E12.536 86.9A536.3R5 86.9A552.3R0 Chapter 3 57
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Cx12, Ax5, Gx1 LOWER CASE MIDDLE COVER MICROPHONE MODULE KEYBOARD Dx4 LCD MODULE Bx2, Cx4 UPPER CASE Fx1 MODEM CARD Ax1 USB MODULE Bx2 FINGERPRINT MODULE TOUCHPAD MODULE Screw List Item A B C G H Screw M2.5 x L4 M2 x L4 M2.5 x L6 M2.5 x L3.5 M2 x L3 Hx1 MAIN BOARD Color Black Silver Black Silver Silver Part No. 86.00H59.734 86.9A552.4R0 86.00E12.536 86.9A536.3R5 86.9A552.3R0 Chapter 3 57
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... Cover" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 44. 2. Removing the Keyboard 1. Release the keyboard from the latches. 12. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the...
... Cover" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 44. 2. Removing the Keyboard 1. Release the keyboard from the latches. 12. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the...
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.... Release the wireless antenna cables from the latches and carefully pull out the wireless antenna cables from its connector on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Wireless LAN... 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 48. 5. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Back Cover" on the main board and detach the keyboard. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the keyboard cable (b) from the hole.. 13.
.... Release the wireless antenna cables from the latches and carefully pull out the wireless antenna cables from its connector on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Wireless LAN... 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 48. 5. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Back Cover" on the main board and detach the keyboard. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the keyboard cable (b) from the hole.. 13.
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... Release the latch (a) and disconnect the fingerprint cable (b) from the Lower Case 1. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 55. 10. Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unit. 15. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 45. 3. See "Removing...
... Release the latch (a) and disconnect the fingerprint cable (b) from the Lower Case 1. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 55. 10. Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unit. 15. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 45. 3. See "Removing...
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... "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 63. 14. See "Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 48. 5. Gently lift and detach the upper case from the fingerprint/ button board. 66 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on...
... "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 63. 14. See "Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 48. 5. Gently lift and detach the upper case from the fingerprint/ button board. 66 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on...
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... the USB Board Module 1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 54. 10. See "Removing the CPU" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 45. 3. Disconnect the USB cable from its connector on the main board and release the cable from the Lower Case" on page 44...
... the USB Board Module 1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 54. 10. See "Removing the CPU" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 45. 3. Disconnect the USB cable from its connector on the main board and release the cable from the Lower Case" on page 44...
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... Board Module" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 61. 13. See "Removing the Keyboard" on the main board. 17. Removing the Modem Board 1.
... Board Module" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 61. 13. See "Removing the Keyboard" on the main board. 17. Removing the Modem Board 1.
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... page 69. 16. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 61. 13. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the CPU" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the Middle Cover...
... page 69. 16. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 61. 13. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the CPU" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the Middle Cover...