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...Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Your Acer Notebook tour 4 Right View 7 Indicators 11 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 12 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 12 Using the Keyboard 14 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Windows... Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Special Key (only for certain models 17 Acer Empowering Technology 18 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 18 Empowering Technology password 19 Acer ePower Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management (...
...Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Your Acer Notebook tour 4 Right View 7 Indicators 11 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 12 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 12 Using the Keyboard 14 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Windows... Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Special Key (only for certain models 17 Acer Empowering Technology 18 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 18 Empowering Technology password 19 Acer ePower Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management (...
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...the Web Camera 101 Troubleshooting 103 System Check Procedures 104 External Diskette Drive Check 104 External CD-ROM Drive Check 104 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 104 Memory check 105 Power System Check 105 Touchpad Check 107 Power-On Self-Test (POST...Recovery 125 Clearing Password Check 125 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 126 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 127 TravelMate 5530/5230 Series Exploded Diagram 128 TravelMate 5530/5230 Series 136 Model Definition and Configuration 136 Test Compatible Components 159 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test...
...the Web Camera 101 Troubleshooting 103 System Check Procedures 104 External Diskette Drive Check 104 External CD-ROM Drive Check 104 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 104 Memory check 105 Power System Check 105 Touchpad Check 107 Power-On Self-Test (POST...Recovery 125 Clearing Password Check 125 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 126 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 127 TravelMate 5530/5230 Series Exploded Diagram 128 TravelMate 5530/5230 Series 136 Model Definition and Configuration 136 Test Compatible Components 159 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test...
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...-core processor K AMD Athlon™ 64X2 dual-core processor K Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor K AMD M780G Chipset K Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* K Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* System Memory K Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support K Up to 2 GB of...controls K 88-/89-/93-key keyboard K Touchpad pointing device K Empowering Key K Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ K Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next K Volume wheel K Acer Media Center remote control* Audio K Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers K High-...
...-core processor K AMD Athlon™ 64X2 dual-core processor K Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor K AMD M780G Chipset K Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* K Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* System Memory K Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support K Up to 2 GB of...controls K 88-/89-/93-key keyboard K Touchpad pointing device K Empowering Key K Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ K Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next K Volume wheel K Acer Media Center remote control* Audio K Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers K High-...
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... computer's functions and components. Chapter 1 5 Click buttons (left, center* and right) The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 7 8 9 10 11 12/15 13 14 Icon Item Description Easy-launch buttons ... Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for your computer. Power button Turns the computer on and off...
... computer's functions and components. Chapter 1 5 Click buttons (left, center* and right) The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 7 8 9 10 11 12/15 13 14 Icon Item Description Easy-launch buttons ... Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for your computer. Power button Turns the computer on and off...
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... light shows amber when the battery is active. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. They are application buttons. Indicators The computer has several easy-to start...: 1. Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery status. Icon P Function Acer Empowering Technology Web browser Mail Programmable key Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology (userprogrammable) Internet browser (user-Programmable) Email application (user-Programmable) User-programmable Chapter...
... light shows amber when the battery is active. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. They are application buttons. Indicators The computer has several easy-to start...: 1. Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery status. Icon P Function Acer Empowering Technology Web browser Mail Programmable key Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology (userprogrammable) Internet browser (user-Programmable) Email application (user-Programmable) User-programmable Chapter...
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...when you need to connect an external keypad. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on the keys. Hold while typing letters on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Hold while ...applications. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is on and off Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. NOTE: + works only for...
...when you need to connect an external keypad. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on the keys. Hold while typing letters on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Hold while ...applications. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is on and off Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. NOTE: + works only for...
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... Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Chapter 1 15 it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the...
... Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Chapter 1 15 it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the...
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... Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. Special Key (only for more information. NOTE: Some fonts and software do... not support the Euro symbol. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or...
... Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. Special Key (only for more information. NOTE: Some fonts and software do... not support the Euro symbol. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or...
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... port function control System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA/ 5 in 1 Card Reader Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Chapter 1 Specification Realtek ALC883 Azalia and Amplifier Maxim MAX9710 & MAX4411 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface;
... port function control System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA/ 5 in 1 Card Reader Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Chapter 1 Specification Realtek ALC883 Azalia and Amplifier Maxim MAX9710 & MAX4411 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface;
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... simultaneously Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification 84-/85-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to +60 Specification AC Adaptor Item Input Output Specification 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz/ 19V 4.74A 90W/19V 3.42A 65W 34 Chapter 1 Vertical Stripe Normally ...
... simultaneously Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification 84-/85-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to +60 Specification AC Adaptor Item Input Output Specification 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz/ 19V 4.74A 90W/19V 3.42A 65W 34 Chapter 1 Vertical Stripe Normally ...
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... (DCE). This field displays the manufacturer of this system. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this unit. Chapter 2 39 This field shows product name of the CPU. This field shows the ...XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 5930 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 ...
... (DCE). This field displays the manufacturer of this system. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this unit. Chapter 2 39 This field shows product name of the CPU. This field shows the ...XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 5930 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 ...
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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. Main Screw List Item A B C D E F G H Screw M2 x L3 M2 x L4...
... 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. Main Screw List Item A B C D E F G H Screw M2 x L3 M2 x L4...
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... Chapter 3 55 For example, if you want to remove the main board, you on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below...
... Chapter 3 55 For example, if you want to remove the main board, you on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below...
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Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Ax1 POWER BOARD MIDDLE COVER Ax2 KEYBOARD Bx2, Dx2 LCD MODULE C x 14 UPPER CASE Bx2 HEAT SINK FAN SCREW X 5 (CPU) SCREW X 4 (VGA) CPU/VGA THERMAL MODULE CPU Bx2 VGA CARD Hx2 SPEAKER ...
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Ax1 POWER BOARD MIDDLE COVER Ax2 KEYBOARD Bx2, Dx2 LCD MODULE C x 14 UPPER CASE Bx2 HEAT SINK FAN SCREW X 5 (CPU) SCREW X 4 (VGA) CPU/VGA THERMAL MODULE CPU Bx2 VGA CARD Hx2 SPEAKER ...
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the keyboard to gain access to the cable connected to the power board. 4. Carefully pry loose the middle cover from the system. 68 Chapter 3 Disconnect the cable connected to pry loose the side of the middle cover. 3. Use a plastic screw driver to the power board and remove the middle cover from the latches securing it and turn it over on page 56. 2. Removing the Middle Cover 1.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the keyboard to gain access to the cable connected to the power board. 4. Carefully pry loose the middle cover from the system. 68 Chapter 3 Disconnect the cable connected to pry loose the side of the middle cover. 3. Use a plastic screw driver to the power board and remove the middle cover from the latches securing it and turn it over on page 56. 2. Removing the Middle Cover 1.
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Remove the two screws (A) securing the keyboard. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 68. 3. Removing the Keyboard 1. Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (2) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 4. Carefully pry loose the keyboard and turn it over on the touchpad area. Chapter 3 71
Remove the two screws (A) securing the keyboard. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 68. 3. Removing the Keyboard 1. Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (2) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 4. Carefully pry loose the keyboard and turn it over on the touchpad area. Chapter 3 71
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Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board. 72 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 2. Removing the Heatsink Fan Module 1. Disconnect the heat sink fan connector from the main board to remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 59. 3. 5.
Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board. 72 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 2. Removing the Heatsink Fan Module 1. Disconnect the heat sink fan connector from the main board to remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 59. 3. 5.
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..." on page 57. 3. Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (2) Color Silver 6. Remove the two screws (B) securing the VGA board to the main board. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 59. 5. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 71. 76 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Heatsink Fan Module" on page 72. 4.
..." on page 57. 3. Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (2) Color Silver 6. Remove the two screws (B) securing the VGA board to the main board. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 59. 5. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 71. 76 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Heatsink Fan Module" on page 72. 4.
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... the Upper Case from the left and right hinge of the LCD module. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 71. 11. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 59. 5. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 60. 6. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 68. 10. 11. Carefully remove the LCD module...
... the Upper Case from the left and right hinge of the LCD module. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 71. 11. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 59. 5. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 60. 6. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 68. 10. 11. Carefully remove the LCD module...
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... Fan Module" on page 76. 16. Removing the Speaker Module 1. See "Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards" on page 71. 11. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 58. 4.
... Fan Module" on page 76. 16. Removing the Speaker Module 1. See "Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards" on page 71. 11. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 58. 4.