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for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Aspire 5732Z/5332 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web;
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Date Chapter Updates II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5732Z/5332 service guides.
Date Chapter Updates II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5732Z/5332 service guides.
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Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior ... their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Acer Corporation. No part of Acer Incorporated. Other brand and product names are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Acer is ". Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold..., stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved.
Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior ... their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Acer Corporation. No part of Acer Incorporated. Other brand and product names are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Acer is ". Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold..., stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved.
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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV
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...further technical details. 2. V add-on your regional web or channel. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your Acer office may have decided to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair and service of a machine (e.g. If, for whatever reason, a part ...number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the printed Service Guide. Please note WHEN...
...further technical details. 2. V add-on your regional web or channel. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your Acer office may have decided to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair and service of a machine (e.g. If, for whatever reason, a part ...number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the printed Service Guide. Please note WHEN...
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Rear View 7 Left View 7 Right View 8 Bottom View 8 Indicators 10 TouchPad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock ...Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 HM50-MV Intel...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Rear View 7 Left View 7 Right View 8 Bottom View 8 Indicators 10 TouchPad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock ...Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 HM50-MV Intel...
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Table of Contents Removing the LCD Module 63 Removing the Upper Cover 67 Removing the Power Board 71 Removing the Left Speaker Module 72 Removing the Right Speaker Module 74 Removing the TouchPad Bracket 76 Removing the Mainboard 78 Removing the RTC Battery 79 Removing the Thermal Module 80 Removing the CPU Fan 81 Removing the CPU 83 LCD Module Disassembly Process 84 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 84 Removing the LCD Bezel 85 Removing the Camera Module 86 Removing the LCD Panel 87 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 89 Removing the Antennas 91 LCD Module Reassembly ...
Table of Contents Removing the LCD Module 63 Removing the Upper Cover 67 Removing the Power Board 71 Removing the Left Speaker Module 72 Removing the Right Speaker Module 74 Removing the TouchPad Bracket 76 Removing the Mainboard 78 Removing the RTC Battery 79 Removing the Thermal Module 80 Removing the CPU Fan 81 Removing the CPU 83 LCD Module Disassembly Process 84 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 84 Removing the LCD Bezel 85 Removing the Camera Module 86 Removing the LCD Panel 87 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 89 Removing the Antennas 91 LCD Module Reassembly ...
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... Check 150 Clear CMOS Jumper 150 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 151 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 153 Aspire 5732Z/5332 Exploded Diagrams 154 Main Assembly 154 Mainboard Assembly 155 Base Assembly 156 Aspire 5732Z/5332 FRU List 157 Screw List 164 Model Definition and Configuration 166 Test Compatible Components 199 Microsoft® Windows...
... Check 150 Clear CMOS Jumper 150 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 151 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 153 Aspire 5732Z/5332 Exploded Diagrams 154 Main Assembly 154 Mainboard Assembly 155 Base Assembly 156 Aspire 5732Z/5332 FRU List 157 Screw List 164 Model Definition and Configuration 166 Test Compatible Components 199 Microsoft® Windows...
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... • Intel® Pentium® mobile processor* • Intel® Celeron® mobile processor* • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* System Memory • Dual-channel support • Up to 2 GB of the computer's many features: NOTE...
... • Intel® Pentium® mobile processor* • Intel® Celeron® mobile processor* • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* System Memory • Dual-channel support • Up to 2 GB of the computer's many features: NOTE...
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...; MS-Sound compatible Dimensions and Weight • 372.3 (W) x 246.5 (D) x 26.8/39.6 (H) mm (14.4 x 10.8 x 1.1/1.5 inches) • 2.7 kg (6.0 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Wireless • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N • LAN • Fast Ethernet;
...; MS-Sound compatible Dimensions and Weight • 372.3 (W) x 246.5 (D) x 26.8/39.6 (H) mm (14.4 x 10.8 x 1.1/1.5 inches) • 2.7 kg (6.0 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Wireless • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N • LAN • Fast Ethernet;
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• Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Chapter 1 3
• Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Chapter 1 3
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Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 1 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Touchpad toggle Description Web camera for video communication (for selected models). Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Speakers Keyboard TouchPad... Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. For entering data into your new computer. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your computer. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Power button Turns...
Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 1 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Touchpad toggle Description Web camera for video communication (for selected models). Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Speakers Keyboard TouchPad... Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. For entering data into your new computer. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your computer. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Power button Turns...
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Closed Front View 1 2 No. 1 Icon Item Power1 Description Indicates the computer's power status. Only one card can operate at any given time. No. 7 8 9 Icon Item Click buttons (left and right) Palmrest HDD Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed 6 Chapter 1 Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 2 5-in-1 card Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard reader (MMC), Memory ...
Closed Front View 1 2 No. 1 Icon Item Power1 Description Indicates the computer's power status. Only one card can operate at any given time. No. 7 8 9 Icon Item Click buttons (left and right) Palmrest HDD Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed 6 Chapter 1 Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 2 5-in-1 card Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard reader (MMC), Memory ...
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Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. Accepts input from external microphones. Chapter 1 7 external monitor, LCD projector). Connect to a display device (e.g. Rear View 1 No. 1 Icon Item Ventilation slots Left View Description Enable the computer to an AC adapter. No. 1 2 2 4 5 12 3 4 5 Icon Item DC-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack Description Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. speakers, headphones). Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g. Connects to an...
Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. Accepts input from external microphones. Chapter 1 7 external monitor, LCD projector). Connect to a display device (e.g. Rear View 1 No. 1 Icon Item Ventilation slots Left View Description Enable the computer to an AC adapter. No. 1 2 2 4 5 12 3 4 5 Icon Item DC-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack Description Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. speakers, headphones). Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g. Connects to an...
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Right View 1 2 34 5 No. 1 2 3 4 5 Item Description Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Kensington lock slot Internal optical drive; Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is off . Note: Insert a paper clip into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Chapter 1 Insert the lock into the emergency eject hole to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Bottom View 1 2 6 3 5 4 No. 1 2 8 Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Lights up ...
Right View 1 2 34 5 No. 1 2 3 4 5 Item Description Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Kensington lock slot Internal optical drive; Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is off . Note: Insert a paper clip into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Chapter 1 Insert the lock into the emergency eject hole to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Bottom View 1 2 6 3 5 4 No. 1 2 8 Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Lights up ...
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Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Chapter 1 9 Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. No. 3 4 5 5 Icon Item Battery lock Hard disk bay Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Chapter 1 9 Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. No. 3 4 5 5 Icon Item Battery lock Hard disk bay Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
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Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. NOTE: 1. Lights up when Caps Lock is closed. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status.
Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. NOTE: 1. Lights up when Caps Lock is closed. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status.
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Click once. Tap once. rest your fingers - TouchPad Basics The following items show you how to use finger on the TouchPad to drag the cursor. and your finger on the TouchPad on a mouse. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. These two buttons are similar to the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the TouchPad to perform selection and execution functions. NOTE: When using the TouchPad, keep it - Right Button (3) Click once. Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Left Button (2) Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed ...
Click once. Tap once. rest your fingers - TouchPad Basics The following items show you how to use finger on the TouchPad to drag the cursor. and your finger on the TouchPad on a mouse. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. These two buttons are similar to the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the TouchPad to perform selection and execution functions. NOTE: When using the TouchPad, keep it - Right Button (3) Click once. Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Left Button (2) Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed ...
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When Scroll Lock is on Type numbers in numeric mode. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. When Num Lock is in a normal manner. Use this mode when you can toggle on , the embedded keypad is on and off Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external ...
When Scroll Lock is on Type numbers in numeric mode. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. When Num Lock is in a normal manner. Use this mode when you can toggle on , the embedded keypad is on and off Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external ...