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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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... 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... 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 ...
... 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... 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 ...
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...keyboard • Touchpad pointing device Audio • Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with S/PDIF support • Microphone-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...174; 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...
...keyboard • Touchpad pointing device Audio • Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with S/PDIF support • Microphone-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...174; 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...
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... can operate at any given time. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into power-saving mode. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. ...Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is active. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. 5 Keyboard...
... can operate at any given time. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into power-saving mode. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. ...Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is active. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. 5 Keyboard...
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...the touchpad (2) to the left or right a page. 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 of Windows applications. They ...are called easy-launch buttons. Touchpad Basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of the keyboard are similar to move left and right buttons on a mouse. Function Execute Select Drag ...
...the touchpad (2) to the left or right a page. 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 of Windows applications. They ...are called easy-launch buttons. Touchpad Basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of the keyboard are similar to move left and right buttons on a mouse. Function Execute Select Drag ...
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...arrow keys respectively. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and ...special keys. Lock Keys and numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or down when you can toggle on embedded keypad. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock...
...arrow keys respectively. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and ...special keys. Lock Keys and numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or down when you can toggle on embedded keypad. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock...
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... Start button; This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu. 14 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... Start button; This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu. 14 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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... computer in the hotkey combination. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Chapter 1 15 Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Decreases the screen brightness...off to return. The US dollar sign 1. Press any key to save power. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard. To activate hot keys, press and hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the computer's controls like screen brightness...
... computer in the hotkey combination. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Chapter 1 15 Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Decreases the screen brightness...off to return. The US dollar sign 1. Press any key to save power. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard. To activate hot keys, press and hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the computer's controls like screen brightness...
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...Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity 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 Chapter... 1 25 System Board Major Chips Item Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of battery cell Package configuration Specification SONY/SANYO/PANASONIC/SIMPLO Li-ion 4400/4800mAh 6/8 3/4 cells in ...
...Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity 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 Chapter... 1 25 System Board Major Chips Item Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of battery cell Package configuration Specification SONY/SANYO/PANASONIC/SIMPLO Li-ion 4400/4800mAh 6/8 3/4 cells in ...
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... the CPU. This field shows the model name of this system. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the asset tag number of the system. This field...
... the CPU. This field shows the model name of this system. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the asset tag number of the system. This field...
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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. Turn off the power to any of the hardware...
... 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. Turn off the power to any of the hardware...
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... gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that order. For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you want to be removed during servicing.
... gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that order. For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you want to be removed during servicing.
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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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See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 44. 2. Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 48. 5. Turn it over on page 54. 9. See "... the touchpad area. 60 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50. 6. Release the keyboard from the latches. 12. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the DIMM Module...
See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 44. 2. Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 48. 5. Turn it over on page 54. 9. See "... the touchpad area. 60 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50. 6. Release the keyboard from the latches. 12. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the DIMM Module...
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... (b) from the hole.. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on the main board and detach the keyboard. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Back Cover" on ...page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 45. 3. Release the wireless antenna cables from the latches and carefully pull out the wireless antenna cables from its connector on page 50...
... (b) from the hole.. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on the main board and detach the keyboard. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Back Cover" on ...page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 45. 3. Release the wireless antenna cables from the latches and carefully pull out the wireless antenna cables from its connector on page 50...
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... Pack" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the CPU" on page 46. 4. Chapter 3 63 See "Removing the Heatsink Module...
... Pack" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the CPU" on page 46. 4. Chapter 3 63 See "Removing the Heatsink Module...
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... 54. 9. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the fingerprint/ button cable (b) from the lower case. See "Removing the CPU" on page 61. 13. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 52. 8. Gently lift and detach the upper case from the fingerprint/ button board. 66 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 60...
... 54. 9. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the fingerprint/ button cable (b) from the lower case. See "Removing the CPU" on page 61. 13. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 52. 8. Gently lift and detach the upper case from the fingerprint/ button board. 66 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 60...
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 66. 15. See "Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page ...
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 66. 15. See "Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page ...
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..." on page 61. 13. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 55. 10. Remove the one screw...
..." on page 61. 13. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 55. 10. Remove the one screw...
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... Module" on page 61. 13. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 51. 7. See "Separating the Upper Case from the main board. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 66. 15. See "Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards" on page 60. 12. Removing the Bluetooth Board 1. 18. See "Removing the Middle...
... Module" on page 61. 13. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 51. 7. See "Separating the Upper Case from the main board. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 66. 15. See "Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards" on page 60. 12. Removing the Bluetooth Board 1. 18. See "Removing the Middle...