Acer Aspire 5332 Support Question
Acer Aspire 5332 Support Question
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Question posted by leepaul716 on March 28th, 2012
Acer Aspire 5332 Hard Disk Failure
I have recently been getting a warning that the hard disk is about to fail and another warning that a "smart event "has occured. i have saved all the data i need and done a total reset to factory settings but still get the warnings when it boots up. Q. do i need to replace the hard disk? if so what with ? and where from? the laptop is 2 years old with very little use.
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Acer Aspire 5332 / 5732Z Series Service Guide - Page 7
...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... 53 Removing the DIMM Modules 55 Removing the WLAN Module 56 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 58
Main Unit Disassembly Process 60 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 60 Removing the ...
Acer Aspire 5332 / 5732Z Series Service Guide - Page 8
...Replacing the LCD Module 113 Replacing the Keyboard 118 Replacing the Switch Cover 119 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 119 Replacing the WLAN Module 121 Replacing the DIMM Modules 121 Replacing the ODD... Issue 127 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 128 LCD Failure 129 Built-In Keyboard Failure 129 TouchPad Failure 130 Internal Speaker Failure 130 HDD Not Operating Correctly 132 ODD...
Acer Aspire 5332 / 5732Z Series Service Guide - Page 9
Table of Contents
Wireless Function Failure 136 Thermal Unit Failure 136 External Mouse Failure 137 Other Failures 137 Intermittent Problems 138 Undetermined Problems ...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...
Acer Aspire 5332 / 5732Z Series Service Guide - Page 16
... for your hands when you use the computer. NOTE: 1 The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active. Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed
6
Chapter 1 Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.
2. Closed Front View
1
2
No. 1
Icon
Item Power1
Description Indicates the computer...
Acer Aspire 5332 / 5732Z Series Service Guide - Page 19
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's main memory.
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.
Acer Aspire 5332 / 5732Z Series Service Guide - Page 20
... is active. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock
Indicates the computer's battery status.
Icon
Function Power
Description Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. NOTE: 1. Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. Charging: The light shows...
Acer Aspire 5332 / 5732Z Series Service Guide - Page 29
...
Atheros HB93
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item
Vendor & Model Name
Specification
Seagate ST9500325AS ST9250315AS
Capacity (MB)
500, 250
Bytes per sector 512
Data heads
4, 2
Drive Format
Disks
2, 1
... 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB
Slot 2
Total Memory 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2560MB 3072MB ...
Acer Aspire 5332 / 5732Z Series Service Guide - Page 36
...1GHz
WDC WD1600BEVT-22ZCTO
None
MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ880AS
V0.09-T1 Intel V1704
T4300 @ 2.1GHz
Aspire 5732Z/5332 Acer 63623032-6261-3964-6338-00235A495964
F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item F5/F6 Change Values
F9 Setup... Default
Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit
NOTE: The screen...
Acer Aspire 5332 / 5732Z Series Service Guide - Page 37
...Save and Exit
NOTE: The screen above is the help for Video.
Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quick Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery
SATA Mode
Description Sets... certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to factory defaults. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore...
Acer Aspire 5332 / 5732Z Series Service Guide - Page 40
... Boot Exit
Rev. 3.5
Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password Is:
Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set SATA Port0 HDD Password Password on Boot
Description
Shows the setting of the Supervisor password
Shows the setting of the hard disk password. Press Enter to reset it.
30
Chapter 2 Press Enter to enter a password, you are the default...
Acer Aspire 5332 / 5732Z Series Service Guide - Page 45
...: 3. USB FDD : 4. USB HDD : 6. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. IDE1 : MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ880AS 3. IDE0 : WDC WD5000BEVT-... ESC Exit
Select Item F5/F6 Change Values
F9 Setup Default
Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit
Chapter 2
35 Network Boot : Atheros Boot Agent 5. USB CDROM :
Use < ...
Acer Aspire 5332 / 5732Z Series Service Guide - Page 68
Lift the HDD Module clear of it or placing heavy objects on top of the HDD bay. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1. Using the pull, slide the HDD Module in the direction of the arrow to device, avoid pressing down on page 52. 2.
NOTE: To prevent damage to disconnect the interface.
3. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on it .
58
Chapter 3
Acer Aspire 5332 / 5732Z Series Service Guide - Page 69
Step HDD Carrier
Size M3*3
5. Remove the four (4) screws (two on each side) securing the hard disk to the carrier. Quantity 4
Screw Type
Chapter 3
59
Remove the HDD from the carrier. 4.
Acer Aspire 5332 / 5732Z Series Service Guide - Page 129
Replace the four (4) screws (two each side) to snap the Switch Cover into place. Replacing the Switch Cover
1. Press down as indicated to secure the carrier.
Chapter 3
119 Place the HDD in the HDD carrier.
2. Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1. Place the Switch Cover left side first on to the Upper Cover.
2.
Acer Aspire 5332 / 5732Z Series Service Guide - Page 148
... the power supply being used at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are found, replace ...failure is detected, replace the FRU. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem remains, replace the following devices:
• Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk...
Acer Aspire 5332 / 5732Z Series Service Guide - Page 163
... SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional web or channel. Please note ...it . You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in global configurations of Aspire 5732Z/5332.
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
Chapter 6
This chapter gives you...
Acer Aspire 5332 / 5732Z Series Service Guide - Page 227
...37 Advanced 28 Boot 35 Exit 36 Navigating 25 Onboard Device Configuration 31 Power 33 Save and Exit 36 Security 30 System Security 36
Board Layout
Top View 147
brightness
...
EasyTouch Failure 136 Euro 15
External Module Disassembly
Flowchart 49
F
Features 1 Flash Utility 37
FPC Cable
Removing 89 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 153
H
Hard Disk Drive
Removing 58 Replacing 119 HDTV Switch Failure 137...
Acer Aspire 5332 Notebook Series Start Guide - Page 5
...data into your computer.
6
Touchpad
Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
7
Click buttons
The left and right mouse buttons.
8
Palmrest
Comfortable support area for your hands
when you use the computer.
9
HDD
Indicates when the hard disk...computer in the hotkey combination.
Press any key to save power.
Power button
Turns the computer on and off...
Acer Aspire 5332 Notebook Series Start Guide - Page 9
...
1
Battery bay
Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
2
Battery release latch
Releases the battery for removal.
3
Battery lock
Locks the battery in position.
4
Hard disk bay
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
5
Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
6
Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even
cooling fan
after...
Acer Aspire 5332 Notebook Series Start Guide - Page 10
...:9 aspect ratio
Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset
2.5" hard disk drive DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive Multi-in-1 card reader
Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible
Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N LAN...
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