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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... 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 172 ...
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... 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 172 ...
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... 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 Ethernet; Wake-on -LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake...
... 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 Ethernet; Wake-on -LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake...
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.... Chapter 1 7 Note: Push to remove/install the card. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off...
.... Chapter 1 7 Note: Push to remove/install the card. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off...
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... the touchpad with fingerprint reader) The following items show you how to use finger on the touchpad to the left of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) to perform selection and execution functions. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your finger on the...
... the touchpad with fingerprint reader) The following items show you how to use finger on the touchpad to the left of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) to perform selection and execution functions. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your finger on the...
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... controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. The US dollar sign 1. Hotkey + + Icon Function System property Bluetooth Description Starts System Property for more information. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the keyboard. ...Either press < > on and off to save power. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. NOTE: This function varies according to return. The Euro symbol 1. NOTE:...
... controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. The US dollar sign 1. Hotkey + + Icon Function System property Bluetooth Description Starts System Property for more information. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the keyboard. ...Either press < > on and off to save power. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. NOTE: This function varies according to return. The Euro symbol 1. NOTE:...
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... from the Accessories program group in the system tray and select Windows Mobility 16 Chapter 1 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. in the Start.... Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities.
... from the Accessories program group in the system tray and select Windows Mobility 16 Chapter 1 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. in the Start.... Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities.
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... 1024MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 3072MB 4096MB 4096MB 4096MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. 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...
... 1024MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 3072MB 4096MB 4096MB 4096MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. 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...
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...: 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; Realtek RTS5159 Chapter 1...ports Location Serial port function control System Board Major Chips Item Core logic USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b/g/n Multi-in-1 Card Reader 24 Specification Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express...
...: 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; Realtek RTS5159 Chapter 1...ports Location Serial port function control System Board Major Chips Item Core logic USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b/g/n Multi-in-1 Card Reader 24 Specification Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express...
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Removing the Bluetooth Board 1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the LCD Module" ...
Removing the Bluetooth Board 1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the LCD Module" ...
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Chapter 3 73 Detach the bluetooth card. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from its connector on the main board. 18. 17.
Chapter 3 73 Detach the bluetooth card. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from its connector on the main board. 18. 17.
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... page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 72. 18. See "Removing the Bluetooth Board" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the USB...
... page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 72. 18. See "Removing the Bluetooth Board" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the USB...
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.... See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards" on page 72. 18. See "Removing the Bluetooth Board" on page 66. 15. Removing the Main Board 1. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 74. 19. See "Removing the Microphone Module" on page...
.... See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards" on page 72. 18. See "Removing the Bluetooth Board" on page 66. 15. Removing the Main Board 1. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 74. 19. See "Removing the Microphone Module" on page...
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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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....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. Category SCREWS No. AP.06501.026 AP.06503.024 AP.0650A.012 BT.00804.020 BT.00803.024 BT...
....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. Category SCREWS No. AP.06501.026 AP.06503.024 AP.0650A.012 BT.00804.020 BT.00803.024 BT...
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BLUETOOTH JV71(HT) 2 C.A. LCD JV71(WANSH) 1 CABLE USB JV71 1 CORD USA/W CNS 2.5A 125V 8121- 1 CODE SWISS 2.5A 250V 3P BK...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. USB JV71(HT) 1 C.A. LCD JV71(MEC) 2 C.A. USB JV71(WANSH) 1 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71(WANSH) 1 C.A. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 27.01518.781 27.01518.581 27.01518.691 ....021 27.01518.A11 27.03218.051 27.03518.161 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 126 Chapter 6 Part Name 1 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71 1 C.A. Category CABLES No.
BLUETOOTH JV71(HT) 2 C.A. LCD JV71(WANSH) 1 CABLE USB JV71 1 CORD USA/W CNS 2.5A 125V 8121- 1 CODE SWISS 2.5A 250V 3P BK...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. USB JV71(HT) 1 C.A. LCD JV71(MEC) 2 C.A. USB JV71(WANSH) 1 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71(WANSH) 1 C.A. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 27.01518.781 27.01518.581 27.01518.691 ....021 27.01518.A11 27.03218.051 27.03518.161 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 126 Chapter 6 Part Name 1 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71 1 C.A. Category CABLES No.
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BLUETOOTH JV71(HT) 2 C.A. USB JV71(WANSH) 1 C.A. LCD JV71(MEC) 2 C.A. USB JV71(HT) 2 CABLE RJ11 JV71 1 CABLE USB JV71 1 CORD USA/W CNS 2.5A 125V 8121- 1 CORD SWISS 2.... 250V 10~16A 3P 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. BLUETOOTH JV71 1 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71(WANSH) 1 C.A. LCD JV71(WANSH) 1 C.A. Category CABLES No. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 27.01518.781 27.01518.581 27...
BLUETOOTH JV71(HT) 2 C.A. USB JV71(WANSH) 1 C.A. LCD JV71(MEC) 2 C.A. USB JV71(HT) 2 CABLE RJ11 JV71 1 CABLE USB JV71 1 CORD USA/W CNS 2.5A 125V 8121- 1 CORD SWISS 2.... 250V 10~16A 3P 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. BLUETOOTH JV71 1 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71(WANSH) 1 C.A. LCD JV71(WANSH) 1 C.A. Category CABLES No. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 27.01518.781 27.01518.581 27...
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144 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series Model AS7736G744G32Mn AS7736G664G50Bn AS7736G664G50Mn AS7736G664G32Mn AS7736G664G32Mn... 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...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 ...
144 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series Model AS7736G744G32Mn AS7736G664G50Bn AS7736G664G50Mn AS7736G664G32Mn AS7736G664G32Mn... 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...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 ...
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165 Aspire 7540 Series Model RO Country Acer Part No Description AS7540G304G50Mn AS7540G-304G50Mi AS7540G303G32Mn AS7540G303G32Mn AS7540G304G32Mn AS7540G524G50Mn AS7540G304G50Mn AS7540G304G50Mn AS7540G304G50Mn AS7540G304G50Mn AS7540G304G50Mn AS7540G304G50Mn AS7540G304G50Mn AS7540G304G50Mn ...AAM300 AAM300 AAM300 AAM300 AAM300 AAM300 AAM300 AAM300 AAM300 LCD VGA Chip VRAM 1 Memory 1/ Memory 2 HDD 1(GB) ODD Card Reader Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth NB Chipset SB Chipset Battery Adapter Camera NLED17.3 WXGA+G M92XT 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBII6 N500G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in...
165 Aspire 7540 Series Model RO Country Acer Part No Description AS7540G304G50Mn AS7540G-304G50Mi AS7540G303G32Mn AS7540G303G32Mn AS7540G304G32Mn AS7540G524G50Mn AS7540G304G50Mn AS7540G304G50Mn AS7540G304G50Mn AS7540G304G50Mn AS7540G304G50Mn AS7540G304G50Mn AS7540G304G50Mn AS7540G304G50Mn ...AAM300 AAM300 AAM300 AAM300 AAM300 AAM300 AAM300 AAM300 AAM300 LCD VGA Chip VRAM 1 Memory 1/ Memory 2 HDD 1(GB) ODD Card Reader Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth NB Chipset SB Chipset Battery Adapter Camera NLED17.3 WXGA+G M92XT 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBII6 N500G B 5.4KS NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in...
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... Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 172 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500 Dell 3300MP Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Dell USB... D-Link Building Networks People WiFi Certified a/b/g Wireless 108AG Belkin N1MIMO Wireless Router High Performance wireless 802.11n Sony Ericsson Wireless Headset Sony Ericsson T610 X Bridge Bluetooth Access Point BT300 Appendix B
... Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 172 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500 Dell 3300MP Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Dell USB... D-Link Building Networks People WiFi Certified a/b/g Wireless 108AG Belkin N1MIMO Wireless Router High Performance wireless 802.11n Sony Ericsson Wireless Headset Sony Ericsson T610 X Bridge Bluetooth Access Point BT300 Appendix B
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... Lan Card (Not recommended for wireless ready model) Cisco Wireless LAN Card 802.11a NETGEAR Wireless LAN card 802.11a ISDN Card Toshiba Type B for Bluetooth 128K ISDN Card GPRS Card Vodafone QL1ACC-21581 3G/GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC83 GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC89 GPRS card ExpressCard Test Express Card...
... Lan Card (Not recommended for wireless ready model) Cisco Wireless LAN Card 802.11a NETGEAR Wireless LAN card 802.11a ISDN Card Toshiba Type B for Bluetooth 128K ISDN Card GPRS Card Vodafone QL1ACC-21581 3G/GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC83 GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC89 GPRS card ExpressCard Test Express Card...