Acer Aspire 5742 Support Question
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Question posted by Ratjmfn on December 21st, 2013
Acer Aspire 5742 Instructions On How To Reset Locked Hard Drive
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Quick Start Guide - Page 5
... for certain models". Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. For instructions on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. The Aspire Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the model you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook.
In addition it :
1 Click on...
Quick Start Guide - Page 7
... connectivity device status. For entering data into your computer. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Delivers audio output. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2.
Battery indicator
Click buttons (left and right buttons function like a computer mouse.
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English
# Icon 2 3
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7 8 9 10
Item Display screen
HDD indicator
Description
Also...
Quick Start Guide - Page 10
... are also available. Optical drive
Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer.
Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Kensington lock slot Connects to secure the lock. Note: Insert a paper...
Quick Start Guide - Page 11
compartment
Hard disk bay - English
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Base view
1 2
4
3
# Icon 1
Item Battery bay
Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
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Battery release latch Releases the... °C • Humidity (non-condensing):
• Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80%
Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
4
Battery lock
Locks the battery in position.
Quick Start Guide - Page 267
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Service Guide - Page 1
for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
PRINTED IN TAIWAN Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG Series Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web;
Service Guide - Page 7
... the BIOS Utility 31
Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG BIOS 32 Information 32 Main 33 Security 34 Boot 37 Exit 38
BIOS Flash Utilities 39 DOS Flash Utility 40 WinFlash Utility 41
Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 42
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
47
Disassembly Requirements 47 Pre-disassembly Instructions 48 Disassembly Process 49...
Service Guide - Page 9
... Recovery by Crisis Disk 197
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
199
Aspire Exploded Diagrams 200 Main Assembly 200 Lower Cover 202 LCD Assembly 203 LED Assembly 204
Aspire FRU List 205 Screw List 229
Model Definition and Configuration
231
Aspire 5742/5742G 231 Aspire 5742Z/5742ZG 257
Test Compatible Components
273
Online Support Information
279...
Service Guide - Page 11
... Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit2
CPU and chipset
• Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset
5742, 5742G
• Intel® Core™ i5-450M/i5-460M/i5-540M/i5-560M/i5-580M processor...8226; •
15.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ TFT LCD 16:9 aspect ratio
Audio
Built-in mono speaker High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible...
Service Guide - Page 12
...Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support 5742, 5742Z • Intel® HD Graphics with 128 MB of ...® DirectX® 11, OpenGL® 3.1, OpenCL™ 1.1
Storage
Hard disk drive: • 160/250/320/500/640/750 GB or larger
2-in-1 ...Acer Video Conference featuring: • Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution
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Chapter 1
Service Guide - Page 13
...™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ • Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology
WPAN: • Bluetooth® 3.0+HS • Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR
LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
Privacy control
• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot
Power adapter and battery
• ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard...
Service Guide - Page 19
...off. Indicates the computer's power status.
Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Communication indicator
Power button / indicator
Keyboard
Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status.
For entering data into your computer. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Chapter 1
9 Your Acer Notebook tour
Top View
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Service Guide - Page 22
...4 5
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Icon
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Item USB 2.0 ports
Optical drive Optical drive access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole
Kensington lock slot
Description Connect to secure the lock. Internal optical drive; Internal optical drive; Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Some keyless models are also available.
12...
Service Guide - Page 23
Houses the computer's main memory. Battery release latch
Memory compartment Hard disk bay Main
Battery lock
Releases the battery for removal. Chapter 1
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Locks the battery in position.
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Base view
1 2
4
No. 1 2 3
4
3
Icon
Item Battery bay
Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
Service Guide - Page 24
NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Battery HDD
Indicates the computer's battery status. Fully charged: The ...
Service Guide - Page 32
... reverse T cursor keys • Factory configurable different languages by OEM customer
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item
Vendor & Model Name
Western Digital WD1600BEVT22A23T0, Hitachi
HTS545016B9A3 00, Toshiba MK1665GSX... ST9160314AS
Capacity (GB)
160GB
Bytes per sector
Data heads
1, 2, 1, 2
Drive Format
Disks
1
Spindle speed (RPM)
Performance Specifications
Buffer size
Interface
Fast data ...
Service Guide - Page 42
...380 @ 2.53GHz
WDC WD2500BEVT-22A23T0 WD-WX30AA9U3617 None
V1.01 Intel V1994 123456789
Aspire5742 Acer 3A1243A988698043211288AE1D5E974E
F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item F5/F6 Change Values
F9 Setup Default
Select Menu.... Actual values may differ according to model.
Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG BIOS
Information
The Information screen displays a summary of the Distributed Computing Environment...
Service Guide - Page 43
Valid range is from LAN (remote server). Actual values may differ. Sets the system date. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to 23.REDUCE /INCREASE: F5/F6
F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item F5/F6 Change Values
F9...
Service Guide - Page 44
Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your dealer to reset it.
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Chapter 2 Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Set HDD Password... the system halts. Defines whether a password is set the user password. Don't forget your password.
Shows the setting of the hard disk password.
Service Guide - Page 186
... a recurring problem exists. Follow these procedures to verify that all of the following devices:
• Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. NOTE: Verify that there are found, replace the FRU. 3. Rerun the...
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