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...the Touchpad and Button Boards 61 Removing the Left Speaker 66 Removing the USB Board Module 67 Removing the Modem Board 70 Removing the Bluetooth Module 71 Removing the Microphone 72 Removing the Main Board 74 Removing the Right Speaker 77 LCD Module Disassembly Process 79 LCD Module ...Password Check 107 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 108 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 113 Exploded Diagram 114 Model Definition and Configuration 125 Aspire 7740/7740G Series 126 Test Compatible Components 147 Hardware Device Tests 148 Online Support Information 151 Index 153 VIII
...the Touchpad and Button Boards 61 Removing the Left Speaker 66 Removing the USB Board Module 67 Removing the Modem Board 70 Removing the Bluetooth Module 71 Removing the Microphone 72 Removing the Main Board 74 Removing the Right Speaker 77 LCD Module Disassembly Process 79 LCD Module ...Password Check 107 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 108 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 113 Exploded Diagram 114 Model Definition and Configuration 125 Aspire 7740/7740G Series 126 Test Compatible Components 147 Hardware Device Tests 148 Online Support Information 151 Index 153 VIII
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... support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with two built-in microphones Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WLAN: • Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 802.11a/g/n* • Intel® Centrino®... Wireless-N 1000 802.11b/g/n* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; • 1024*768 • 800...
... support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with two built-in microphones Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WLAN: • Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 802.11a/g/n* • Intel® Centrino®... Wireless-N 1000 802.11b/g/n* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; • 1024*768 • 800...
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Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may...Lock is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your new computer. Chapter 1 5 Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Top View 1 2 13 3 12 4 11 5 10 6 9 7 8 # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam Web camera for video communication. (only for three-step data backup....
Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may...Lock is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your new computer. Chapter 1 5 Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Top View 1 2 13 3 12 4 11 5 10 6 9 7 8 # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam Web camera for video communication. (only for three-step data backup....
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...controls like a computer mouse. Hotkey + Icon Function System property Description Starts System Property for displaying system information. + Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for sound recording. 12 P Programmable key 13 Speakers User-programmable. Charging: The light shows amber... right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The right) center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands...
...controls like a computer mouse. Hotkey + Icon Function System property Description Starts System Property for displaying system information. + Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for sound recording. 12 P Programmable key 13 Speakers User-programmable. Charging: The light shows amber... right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The right) center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands...
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...Icon Function Description Wireless LAN communication button/ indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is the ...same as clicking the left button. These buttons are : WLAN, Bluetooth and Backup. Fully charged: The light shows...
...Icon Function Description Wireless LAN communication button/ indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is the ...same as clicking the left button. These buttons are : WLAN, Bluetooth and Backup. Fully charged: The light shows...
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... tray and select Windows Mobility 12 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 the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. q Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-...clicking Center. in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the language settings....
... tray and select Windows Mobility 12 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 the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. q Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-...clicking Center. in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the language settings....
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...configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface 16 Specification Foxconn... Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) f/ w:861 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 2.1 USB 1.1 USB Specification LAN Intel WLAN INT1000HBG; Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB ...
...configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface 16 Specification Foxconn... Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) f/ w:861 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 2.1 USB 1.1 USB Specification LAN Intel WLAN INT1000HBG; Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB ...
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Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size System Board Major Chips Item PCH MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b/g/n 5 in parallel Specification AUO/CMO/LPL/Samsung 17.3 inches 17.3" WXGA+ Glare 0.204 x 0.204 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally White 220 Chapter 1 QMI Wireless ... 40nm 29mm*29mm M2 package 1 GB DDR3 Controller IC PCH HM55 QMNT MM#904529 B3 Foxconn Delphi-AM5 V2H 1.5_3.3V AUS T60M951.36 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 LAN Intel WLAN INT1000HBG;
Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size System Board Major Chips Item PCH MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b/g/n 5 in parallel Specification AUO/CMO/LPL/Samsung 17.3 inches 17.3" WXGA+ Glare 0.204 x 0.204 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally White 220 Chapter 1 QMI Wireless ... 40nm 29mm*29mm M2 package 1 GB DDR3 Controller IC PCH HM55 QMNT MM#904529 B3 Foxconn Delphi-AM5 V2H 1.5_3.3V AUS T60M951.36 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 LAN Intel WLAN INT1000HBG;
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... MAIN UNIT SCREW x 7 HEATSINK MODULE CPU C x 3 MIDDLE COVER KEYBOARD A x 2, B x 4 LCD MODULE F x 2 LEFT SPEAKER A x 16, C x 2 F x 2, D x 1 UPPER CASE F x 2 TOUCHPAD BASEBOARD TOUCHPAD MODULE Item A B C D F G 48 F x 2 MICROPHONE MODEM CARD BLUETOOTH BOARD C x 1 USB BOARD G x 2 MAIN BOARD C x 2 RIGHT SPEAKER Screw M2.5 x L6 M2.5 x L10 M2.5 x L4 M2.5 x L3.5 M2 x L4 M2 x L3 Color Black Black Black Silver...
... MAIN UNIT SCREW x 7 HEATSINK MODULE CPU C x 3 MIDDLE COVER KEYBOARD A x 2, B x 4 LCD MODULE F x 2 LEFT SPEAKER A x 16, C x 2 F x 2, D x 1 UPPER CASE F x 2 TOUCHPAD BASEBOARD TOUCHPAD MODULE Item A B C D F G 48 F x 2 MICROPHONE MODEM CARD BLUETOOTH BOARD C x 1 USB BOARD G x 2 MAIN BOARD C x 2 RIGHT SPEAKER Screw M2.5 x L6 M2.5 x L10 M2.5 x L4 M2.5 x L3.5 M2 x L4 M2 x L3 Color Black Black Black Silver...
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... the Middle Cover" on page 49. 8. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 51. 9. See "Removing the CPU" on page 43. 5. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 41. 3.
... the Middle Cover" on page 49. 8. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 51. 9. See "Removing the CPU" on page 43. 5. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 41. 3.
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See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 41. 3. NOTE: The Bluetooth module is glued to the lower case, take care when removing it. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 55. 12. See "Removing the ... the Upper Case from the Lower Case" on page 43. 5. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 40. 2. 10. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the lower case. Remove the Bluetooth module from the main board. 14. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 42. 4. Removing the Microphone 1. See "Removing the DIMM Module...
See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 41. 3. NOTE: The Bluetooth module is glued to the lower case, take care when removing it. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 55. 12. See "Removing the ... the Upper Case from the Lower Case" on page 43. 5. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 40. 2. 10. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the lower case. Remove the Bluetooth module from the main board. 14. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 42. 4. Removing the Microphone 1. See "Removing the DIMM Module...
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... page 53. 11. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 72. 74 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Modem Board" on page 71. 16. See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 70. 15. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 43. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 42. 4. See "Removing...
... page 53. 11. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 72. 74 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Modem Board" on page 71. 16. See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 70. 15. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 43. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 42. 4. See "Removing...
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... Microphone" on page 44. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 72. 17. See "Removing the CPU" on page 71. 16. See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 51. 9. Remove the tapes securing the right speaker cables to the lower case. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 40...
... Microphone" on page 44. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 72. 17. See "Removing the CPU" on page 71. 16. See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 51. 9. Remove the tapes securing the right speaker cables to the lower case. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 40...
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Code 1 LCD1 2 SPKR_L1 3 G29 4 AMIC1 5 SPKR_R1 6 USBCN1 7 KB1 8 TPCN1 9 FPCN1 10 MDC1 11 BT1 12 RTC1 Connector LCD cable connector Left speaker cable connector Hardware gap Microphone cable connector Right speaker able connector USB cable connector Keyboard cable connector Touchpad cable connector Touchpad button connector Modem board connector Bluetooth cable connector RTC battery socket Chapter 5 105 Connector Locations Main Board Top View Chapter 5 No.
Code 1 LCD1 2 SPKR_L1 3 G29 4 AMIC1 5 SPKR_R1 6 USBCN1 7 KB1 8 TPCN1 9 FPCN1 10 MDC1 11 BT1 12 RTC1 Connector LCD cable connector Left speaker cable connector Hardware gap Microphone cable connector Right speaker able connector USB cable connector Keyboard cable connector Touchpad cable connector Touchpad button connector Modem board connector Bluetooth cable connector RTC battery socket Chapter 5 105 Connector Locations Main Board Top View Chapter 5 No.
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... 4S2P SANYO 8 CELL 4800MAH MAIN COMMON 1 BATTERY SONY AS-2007B LI-ION 4S2P SONY 8 CELL 4800MAH MAIN COMMON 1 BLUETOOTH BOARD FOXCONN BRM 2046 BT2.1 T60H928.33 F/W:861 1 BLUETOOTH BOARD FOXCONN ATHEROS AR3011 T77H056.01 Acer Part No. AP.06501.026 AP.06503.024 AP.0650A.012 BT.00603.042 BT.00604.025 BT... 1 TOUCHPAD BOARD SYNAPTICS TM00540-005 1 TOUCHPAD BOARD ALPS KGDFF0038A 55.4GC03.001G 56.ATR01.001 56.PAW01.001 1 USB BOARD 55.4GC02.001G Chapter 6 115 Aspire 7740/7740G Series FRU List 1. ACER_ASPIRE 7740 UMACBK_JV70_CP (NO: LX.PLY02.025/44 ) Category ADAPTER BATTERY BOARDS No.
... 4S2P SANYO 8 CELL 4800MAH MAIN COMMON 1 BATTERY SONY AS-2007B LI-ION 4S2P SONY 8 CELL 4800MAH MAIN COMMON 1 BLUETOOTH BOARD FOXCONN BRM 2046 BT2.1 T60H928.33 F/W:861 1 BLUETOOTH BOARD FOXCONN ATHEROS AR3011 T77H056.01 Acer Part No. AP.06501.026 AP.06503.024 AP.0650A.012 BT.00603.042 BT.00604.025 BT... 1 TOUCHPAD BOARD SYNAPTICS TM00540-005 1 TOUCHPAD BOARD ALPS KGDFF0038A 55.4GC03.001G 56.ATR01.001 56.PAW01.001 1 USB BOARD 55.4GC02.001G Chapter 6 115 Aspire 7740/7740G Series FRU List 1. ACER_ASPIRE 7740 UMACBK_JV70_CP (NO: LX.PLY02.025/44 ) Category ADAPTER BATTERY BOARDS No.
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Appendix A Aspire 7740/7740G Series NOTE: All models have following common specifications: LCD (NLED17.3WXGA+G), card reader (5-in-1), NB chipset (HM55), Webcam (0.3M DV) Model AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn ... WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi BG 3rd WiFi BG 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Bluetooth Battery Adapter K/B N 6CELL2.2 90W Spanish (KB.I170A.050) Power Cord Continental N 6CELL2.2 90W Sweden Continental (KB.I170A.051) N 6CELL2.2 90W US International Israel w/ Hebrew (KB...
Appendix A Aspire 7740/7740G Series NOTE: All models have following common specifications: LCD (NLED17.3WXGA+G), card reader (5-in-1), NB chipset (HM55), Webcam (0.3M DV) Model AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn AS7740G338G50Mn ... WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi BG 3rd WiFi BG 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Bluetooth Battery Adapter K/B N 6CELL2.2 90W Spanish (KB.I170A.050) Power Cord Continental N 6CELL2.2 90W Sweden Continental (KB.I170A.051) N 6CELL2.2 90W US International Israel w/ Hebrew (KB...
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... BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 108 steps 108 BIOS Recovery Hotkey 108 BIOS Utility 23-34 Navigating 24 System Security 33 brightness hotkeys 6 button/indicator Bluetooth 9 Wireless LAN 9 buttons easy-launch 9 C caps lock on indicator 5 Clearing BIOS Password steps 107 Clearing Password 107 computer on indicator 5, 6 CPU removing 51 CPU Fan...
... BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 108 steps 108 BIOS Recovery Hotkey 108 BIOS Utility 23-34 Navigating 24 System Security 33 brightness hotkeys 6 button/indicator Bluetooth 9 Wireless LAN 9 buttons easy-launch 9 C caps lock on indicator 5 Clearing BIOS Password steps 107 Clearing Password 107 computer on indicator 5, 6 CPU removing 51 CPU Fan...
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...the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for recording sound. Num Lock Lights up ...when Caps Lock is activated. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (only for three-step data backup. 5 English # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD...
...the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for recording sound. Num Lock Lights up ...when Caps Lock is activated. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (only for three-step data backup. 5 English # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD...
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...< > Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function (only for displaying system information. Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like... and volume output. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon + + Function System Properties Bluetooth + Sleep Description Starts System Properties for certain models). Turns the speakers on and off to save power.
...< > Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function (only for displaying system information. Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like... and volume output. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon + + Function System Properties Bluetooth + Sleep Description Starts System Properties for certain models). Turns the speakers on and off to save power.
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... drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* Multi-in-1 card reader Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 802.11a/g/n* • Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 802.11b/g/n* •...
... drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* Multi-in-1 card reader Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 802.11a/g/n* • Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 802.11b/g/n* •...