Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z Notebook Series Start Guide
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...The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 7 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. 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...on and off . 11 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. 5 English # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), ...
...The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 7 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. 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...on and off . 11 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. 5 English # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), ...
Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z Notebook Series Start Guide
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English 10 Base view 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, cooling fan even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
English 10 Base view 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, cooling fan even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z Notebook Series Start Guide
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... interface Environment • 411 (W) x 274 (D) x 40/45.0 (H) mm (16.18 x 10.78 x 1.58/1.77 inches) • 3.2 kg (7.05 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR® • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad ...pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP ...
... interface Environment • 411 (W) x 274 (D) x 40/45.0 (H) mm (16.18 x 10.78 x 1.58/1.77 inches) • 3.2 kg (7.05 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR® • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad ...pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP ...
Service Guide
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...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 compatible 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating ... 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the SD Dummy Card 44 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Back Cover 46 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 48 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 50 Removing the ...
...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 compatible 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating ... 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the SD Dummy Card 44 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Back Cover 46 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 48 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 50 Removing the ...
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Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Chapter 1 7 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. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Caps... # Icon 4 Item Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator Backup key Description Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1.
Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Chapter 1 7 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. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Caps... # Icon 4 Item Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator Backup key Description Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1.
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... computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 10 Chapter...Power Indicates the computer's power status. Bottom View 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Batter Lock 3 Battery release latch Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable ...
... computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 10 Chapter...Power Indicates the computer's power status. Bottom View 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Batter Lock 3 Battery release latch Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable ...
Service Guide
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... 1.25 max. 400 typical 8 +3.3V 45/45 15/35 0 to +50 -40 to the USB port directly: Yes Battery 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-/...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 series, 2 series in parallel LCD 17.3" inch...
... 1.25 max. 400 typical 8 +3.3V 45/45 15/35 0 to +50 -40 to the USB port directly: Yes Battery 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-/...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 series, 2 series in parallel LCD 17.3" inch...
Service Guide
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... below to run the Flash utility. Turn off state (i.e. NOTE: Please connect the AC adapter power supply when you use the Flash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Disk. 3. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery disk at hand...
... below to run the Flash utility. Turn off state (i.e. NOTE: Please connect the AC adapter power supply when you use the Flash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Disk. 3. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery disk at hand...
Service Guide
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..., you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that order. Remove the battery pack. Main Screw List Item A B C D E F G H Screw M2.5 x L4 M2 x L4 M2.5 x L6 M2.5 x L10 M2.5 x L5 M3 x L4 M2.5 x L3.5 M2 x L3 Color Black Silver...
..., you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that order. Remove the battery pack. Main Screw List Item A B C D E F G H Screw M2.5 x L4 M2 x L4 M2.5 x L6 M2.5 x L10 M2.5 x L5 M3 x L4 M2.5 x L3.5 M2 x L3 Color Black Silver...
Service Guide
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.... EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES SD DUMMY CARD Cx1 ODD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Hx1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET REMOVE BATTERY PACK Cx4 BACK COVER Ax1 HDD MODULE DIMM MODULES Fx2 HARD DISK BRACKET HARD DISK DRIVE Screwx6 THERMAL MODULE Bx1 WLAN BOARD CPU Screw List...
.... EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES SD DUMMY CARD Cx1 ODD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Hx1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET REMOVE BATTERY PACK Cx4 BACK COVER Ax1 HDD MODULE DIMM MODULES Fx2 HARD DISK BRACKET HARD DISK DRIVE Screwx6 THERMAL MODULE Bx1 WLAN BOARD CPU Screw List...
Service Guide
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Slide the battery release latch to the release position (a) to the unlock position. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Note: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 44. 2. Chapter 3 45 Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to pop out the battery pack, then remove the battery pack from the main unit (b). Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 4. Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3.
Slide the battery release latch to the release position (a) to the unlock position. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Note: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 44. 2. Chapter 3 45 Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to pop out the battery pack, then remove the battery pack from the main unit (b). Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 4. Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3.
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Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (4) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the back cover. Part No. 86.00E12.536 46 Chapter 3 Remove the four captive screws on page 45. 3. Removing the Back Cover 1. Remove the four screws (C) on page 44. 2. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on the back cover.
Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (4) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the back cover. Part No. 86.00E12.536 46 Chapter 3 Remove the four captive screws on page 45. 3. Removing the Back Cover 1. Remove the four screws (C) on page 44. 2. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on the back cover.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 4. Remove the one screw (A) securing the hard disk drive module to disengage the HDD module from the connector. 48 Chapter 3 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L4 (1) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00H59.734 5. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 45. 3. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 44. 2. Pull the plastic tab in the direction indicated by the arrow to the system.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 4. Remove the one screw (A) securing the hard disk drive module to disengage the HDD module from the connector. 48 Chapter 3 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L4 (1) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00H59.734 5. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 45. 3. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 44. 2. Pull the plastic tab in the direction indicated by the arrow to the system.
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See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 48. 5. Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part No. 86.9A552.4R0 50 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 46. 4. For 2-antenna WLAN card, detach the black cable from connector 1 and the white cable from connector 2 on page 44. 2. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on the WLAN card. 6. Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the WLAN card and detach the card. Remove the one screw (B) on page 45. 3.
See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 48. 5. Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part No. 86.9A552.4R0 50 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 46. 4. For 2-antenna WLAN card, detach the black cable from connector 1 and the white cable from connector 2 on page 44. 2. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on the WLAN card. 6. Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the WLAN card and detach the card. Remove the one screw (B) on page 45. 3.
Service Guide
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Release the wireless LAN card from its connector and detach the card. Chapter 3 51 7. See "Removing the Back Cover" on both sides of the DIMM sockets to release the DIMMs. 7. Push out the latches on page 46. 4. Removing the DIMM Module 1. Remove the DIMM module(s). See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 45. 3.
Release the wireless LAN card from its connector and detach the card. Chapter 3 51 7. See "Removing the Back Cover" on both sides of the DIMM sockets to release the DIMMs. 7. Push out the latches on page 46. 4. Removing the DIMM Module 1. Remove the DIMM module(s). See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 45. 3.
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Disconnect the fan cable connector from its connector on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the main board. 52 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 46. 4. See "...
Disconnect the fan cable connector from its connector on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the main board. 52 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 46. 4. See "...
Service Guide
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... flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise to remove the CPU. 54 Chapter 3 Removing the CPU NOTE: Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series uses the Intel® processor, while Aspire 7540 Series uses the AMD® processor. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the... Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45. 3....
... flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise to remove the CPU. 54 Chapter 3 Removing the CPU NOTE: Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series uses the Intel® processor, while Aspire 7540 Series uses the AMD® processor. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the... Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45. 3....
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....5 x L6 (1) Chapter 3 Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00E12.536 55 See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the...
....5 x L6 (1) Chapter 3 Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00E12.536 55 See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the...
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... Card" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45. 3.
... Card" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45. 3.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on the touchpad area. 60 ...
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on the touchpad area. 60 ...