Acer Aspire 5530 Service Manual

Aspire 5530/5530G Series

Service Guide

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Copyright

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Disclaimer

The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.

Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN MESSAGES	Denotes actual messages that appear
	on screen.
NOTE	Gives bits and pieces of additional
	information related to the current
	topic.
WARNING	Alerts you to any damage that might
	result from doing or not doing specific
	actions.
CAUTION	Gives precautionary measures to
	avoid possible hardware or software
	problems.
IMPORTANT	Reminds you to do specific actions
	relevant to the accomplishment of
	procedures.

IV

Preface

Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.

1.This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's global product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.

2.Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

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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 Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

System Utilities

27

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

AMD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Removing HDD Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Removing BIOS Passwords: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Machine Disassembly and Replacement	45
Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.45
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.46
Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.46
Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	46
External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	47
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	47
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	48
Removing the SD dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49
Removing the ExpressCard dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
Removing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51
Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	54
Removing the TV tuner Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	56
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	58

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Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .60
Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .62
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .62
Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.64
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.65
Removing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.66
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.68
Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.70
Removing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.74
Removing the Upper Right Saddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.75
Removing the Left Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.76
Removing the Upper Left Saddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.77
Removing the Touch Pad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.78
Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.80
Removing the Media Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.80
Removing the eKey Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.81
Removing the Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.83
Removing the Right Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.84
Removing the TV Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.85
Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.86
Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.87
Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.88
Removing the Subwoofer Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.89
Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.90
Removing the RJ-11 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.92
Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.93
Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.95
Removing the VGA Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.96
LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.97
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.97
Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.98
Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.99
Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	101
Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	103
Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	104
Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	105
Removing the MIC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	106
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	107
Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	107
Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	111
Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	112
Replacing the VGA Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	112
Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	112
Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	113
Replacing the RJ-11 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	113
Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	115
Replacing Subwoofer Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	116
Replacing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	116
Replacing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	118
Replacing the TV Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	118
Replacing the Right Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	119
Replacing the Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	120
Replacing the eKey Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	120
Replacing the Media Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	122
Replacing the Upper Right Saddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	123

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Replacing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Replacing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Replacing the Left Speaker Module . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Replacing the Antenna Cables . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Replacing the TV Tuner Module . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Replacing the Express and SD Card Trays . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Troubleshooting	141

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Touchpad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

USB Failure (Rightside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Modem Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

EasyTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

MediaTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Fingerprint Reader Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

HDTV Switch Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

POST Codes Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Chipset POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Jumper and Connector Locations	163
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.163
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.164
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.165
Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.165
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.166
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List	169

Aspire 5530 Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Discrete SKU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

UMA SKU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

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Aspire 5530 FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

Model Definition and Configuration	184
Aspire 5530 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.184
Test Compatible Components	187
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.188
With Fingerprint Reader SKU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.188
Without Fingerprint Reader SKU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.190
Online Support Information	193
Index	195

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System Specifications

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:

NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.

Operating System

•Windows® Vista™

Platform

•AMD Better By Design program, featuring:

•AMD Turion™ Dual-Core Processor*

•AMD Athlon™ Dual-Core Processor*

•AMD M780G Chipset

•Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*

•Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*

System Memory

•Dual-Channel DDR2 support

•Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules

Display and graphics

•15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800

•ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3200/3470/3650 Graphics (for Aspire 5530G only)

TV Tuner

•Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T*

Storage subsystem

•2.5" hard disk drive

•Optical drive options:

•Blu-ray Disc™ /DVD-Super Multi double-layerdrive

•DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive

•5-in-1 card reader

Dimensions and Weight

•364.6 (W) x 272.3 (D) x 30.8/43.7 (H) mm (14.3 x 10.6 x 1.2/1.7 inches)

•3.0 kg (6.61 Ibs)

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Audio

•Dolby® certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting low-frequency effects

•S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers

•True5.1-channel surround sound output

•High-definition audio support

•MS-Sound compatible

•Built-in microphone

Communication

•Acer Video Conference, featuring:

•Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam

•Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone

•WLAN:

•Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*

•Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*

•WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR

•LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready

•Modem: 56K ITU V.92

Privacy control

•Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution

•BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

•Kensington lock slot

Power subsystem

•ACPI 3.0

•71 W 4800 mAh

•48.8 W 4400 mAh

•3-pin 65/90 W AC adapter*

•Energy Star 4.0

Special keys and controls

•88-/89-/93-key keyboard

•Touchpad pointing device

•Empowering Key

•Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™

•Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next

•Volume wheel

•Acer Media Center remote control*

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I/O interface

•ExpressCard™/54 slot

•5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)

•Four USB 2.0 ports

•HDMI™ port with HDCP support

•Consumer infrared (CIR) port

•External display (VGA) port

•RF-in jack*

•Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support

•Microphone-in jack

•Line-in jack

•Ethernet (RJ-45) port

•Modem (RJ-11) port

•DC-in jack for AC adapter

•Acer EasyPort IV connector

Environment

•Temperature:

•Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C

•Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C

•Humidity (non-condensing):

•Operating: 20% to 80%

•Non-operating: 20% to 80%

NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.

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System Block Diagram

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Your Acer Notebook tour

After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.

Front View

No.	Icon	Item	Description
1		Microphone	Internal microphone for sound recording.
2		Acer Crystal Eye	Web camera for video communication.
3		Display screen	Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
			displays computer output.
4		Power button	Turns the computer on and off.
5		Speakers	Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
			output.
6		Easy-launch	Buttons for launching frequently used program.
		buttons
7		Keyboard	For entering data into your computer.
8		Palmrest	Comfortable support area for your hands when
			you use the computer.
9		Touchpad	Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions
			like a computer mouse.

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No.	Icon	Item	Description
10		Click buttons	The left and right buttons function like the left
		(left, center* and	and right mouse buttons. *The center button
		right)	serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint
			reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way
			control function (only for certain models).
11		Status indicators	Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to
			show the status of the computer's functions
			and components.
12		Acer MediaTouch	For use with Acer Arcade and other media
		keys	playing programs.
13		Empowering key	Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
14		Status indicators	Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to
			show the status of the computer's functions
			and components.

Closed Front View

No.	Icon	Item	Description
1		5-in-1 card	Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard
		reader	(MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick
			PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
2		CIR receiver	Receives signals from a remote control.
3		Latch	Locks and releases the lid

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Left View

No.	Icon	Item	Description
1		Kensington lock	Connects to a Kensington-compatible
		slot	computer security lock.
2		Acer EasyPort IV	Connects to Acer EasyPort IV.
		connector
3		Ethernet (RJ-45)	Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based
		port	network.
4		External display	Connects to a display device
		(VGA) port	(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
5	HDMI	HDMI	Connects to a television or display device with
			HDMI input.
6		2 USB 2.0 ports	Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,
			USB camera).
7		Line-in jack	Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g. audio CD
			player, stereo walkman).
8		Microphone-in	Accepts input from external microphones.
		jack
9		Headphones/	Connects to audio line-out devices
		speaker/line-out	(e.g. speakers, headphones).
		jack with S/PDIF
		support
10		Unlimited volume	Adjust the volume of the audio-out.
		control wheel
11		ExpressCard/54	Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.
		slot

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Right View

No.	Icon	Item	Description
1		USB 2.0 port	Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,
			USB camera).
2		Optical drive	Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3		Optical disk access	Lights up when the optical drive is active.
		indicator
4		Optical drive eject	Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
		button
5		Emergency eject	Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is
		hole	turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip into the
			emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive
			tray when the computer is off.
6		USB 2.0 port	Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,
			USB camera).
7		RF-in Port	Accepts input signals from digital TV tuner
			devices (only for certain models).
8		Modem (RJ-11)	Connects to a phone line.
		port

Rear View

No.		Icon						Item	Description
1								DC-in jack	Connects to an AC adapter
2								Ventilation slots	Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
									prolonged use.

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Bottom View

No.	Icon			Item	Description
1				Battery bay	Houses the computer's battery pack.
2				Battery release	Releases the battery for removal.
				latch
3				Battery lock	Locks the battery in position.
4				Memory	Houses the computer's main memory.
				compartment
5				Sub-woofer	Emits low frequency sound output.
6				Hard disk bay	Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with
					screws).
7				Ventilation slots	Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
				and cooling fan	prolonged use.
					Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the
					fan.

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Indicators

The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators:

The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.

Icon				Function	Description
				Power	Indicates the computer's power status.
				Battery	Indicates the computer's battery status.
				HDD	Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
				Num Lock	Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
				Caps Lock	Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.

Easy-Launch Buttons

Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.

The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.

Icon	Function	Description
	Empowering Technology	Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
		(user-programmable)
	Acer Arcade	Launch Acer Arcade utility
	Wireless communication	Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates
	button/indicator	the status of wireless LAN communication.
	Web browser	Internet browser (user-Programmable)
	Mail	Email application (user-Programmable)
	Bluetooth communication	Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates
	button/indicator	the status of Bluetooth communication.

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Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader)

The following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader:

•Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor.

•Press the left (2) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.

•Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.

Function	Left Button 2)	Right Button (4)	Main touchpad (1)
Execute	Quickly click twice.		Tap twice (at the same speed
			as double-clicking a mouse
			button).
Select	Click once.		Tap once.
Drag	Click and hold, then use		Tap twice (at the same speed
	finger on the touchpad to		as double-clicking a mouse
	drag the cursor.		button); rest your finger on
			the touchpad on the second
			tap and drag the cursor.
Access		Click once.
context menu

NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.

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Using the Keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock key	Description
Caps Lock	When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
Num Lock	When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys
<Fn> + <F11>	function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use
	this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution
	would be to connect an external keypad.
Scroll Lock <Fn> +	When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press
<F12>	the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some
	applications.

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.

Desired access	Num Lock on	Num Lock off
Number keys on	Type numbers in a normal manner.
embedded keypad
Cursor-control keys on	Hold <Shift> while using cursor-	Hold <Fn> while using cursor-
embedded keypad	control keys.	control keys.
Main keyboard keys	Hold <Fn> while typing letters on	Type the letters in a normal
	embedded keypad.	manner.

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Windows Keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

			Key	Description
			Windows key	Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button;
				it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of
				functions:
				< >: Open or close the Start menu
				< > + <D>: Display the desktop
				< > + <E>: Open Windows Explore
				< > + <F>: Search for a file or folder
				< > + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
				< > + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or
				switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)
				< > + <M>: Minimizes all windows
				< > + <R>: Open the Run dialog box
				< > + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar
				< > + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center
				< > + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center
				< > + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box
				< > + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows to the desktop
				< > + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
				< > + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
				<CTRL> + < > + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
				<CTRL> + < > + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the
				taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
				Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function
				as described.
			Application	This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the
			key	application's context menu.

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Hot Keys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.

To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Hotkey		Icon	Function	Description
<Fn> + <F1>			Hotkey help	Displays help on hotkeys.
<Fn> + <F2>			Acer eSettings	Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer
			Management	Empowering Technology.
<Fn> + <F3>			Acer ePower	Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer
			Management	Empowering Technology.
<Fn> + <F4>			Sleep	Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
<Fn> + <F5>			Display toggle	Switches display output between the display
				screen, external monitor (if connected) and
				both.
<Fn> + <F6>			Screen blank	Turns the display screen backlight off to save
				power. Press any key to return.
<Fn> + <F7>			Touchpad toggle	Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
<Fn> + <F8>			Speaker toggle	Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + <	>		Brightness up	Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + <	>		Brightness down	Decreases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + <F1>			Hotkey help	Displays help on hotkeys.
<Fn> + <F2>			Acer eSettings	Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer
			Management	Empowering Technology.

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Special Key

You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.

The Euro symbol

1.Open a text editor or word processor.

2.Hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.

NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

The US dollar sign

1.Open a text editor or word processor.

2.Hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.

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Using the System Utilities

Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications/websites from a single finger swipe.

Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple swipe of your finger!

For more information refer to the Acer Bio-Protection help files.

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.

To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.

Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start´ All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:

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Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.

Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. AcerGridVista is simple to set up:

1.Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar.

2.Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.

3.Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.

NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value.

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item			Specification
CPU type		Griffin - Turionx2 / Athlonx2 for MS/Griffin - Athlonx2 / Sempron for
		Value
Core logic		NB/SB AMD M780M/SB700
CPU package		Sig2 uPGA638
CPU core voltage		1.2V~0.8V
CPU Fan True Value Table
DTS (degree C°)	Fan Speed (rpm)		Acoustic Level (dBA)
55	2800		31
65	3200		34
75	3600		37
90	4000		40
100	4000		40

•CPU DTS Throttling 50% point = 100C; /recover 85C

BIOS

Item		Specification
BIOS vendor	Phoenix
BIOS Version	V0.19T1
BIOS ROM type	Flash
BIOS ROM size	2MB
BIOS package	ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3,
	C4, C6 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU
Supported protocols	•	Support ISIPP
	•	Support Acer UI
	• Support multi-boot
	• Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)
	• Various hot-keys for system control
	• Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3
	•	Support PXE
	•	Support Y2K solution
	• Support Win Flash Wake on LAN from S3
	• Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode
	•	System information
	•	Support ASF 2.0
	• Support iTPM (GM / PM Sku)
Cache
Item		Specification
Cache controller	CPU
Cache size	1MB for Turionx2/Athlonx2, 512KB for Simpron
System Memory
Item		Specification
Memory controller	Built-in

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Item		Specification
Memory size	0MB (no on-board memory)
DIMM socket number	2 sockets
Supports memory size per socket	2 GB
Supports maximum memory size	4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM)
Supports DIMM type	DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 667/800 MHz
Memory module combinations	You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as
	they match the above specifications.
Memory Combinations
Slot 1	Slot 2		Total Memory
0MB	512MB		512MB
0MB	1024MB		1024MB
0MB	2048MB		2048MB
512MB	512MB		1024MB
512MB	1024MB		1536MB
512MB	2048MB		2560MB
1024MB	0MB		1024MB
1024MB	512MB		1536MB
1024MB	1024MB		2048MB
1024MB	2048MB		3072MB
2048MB	0MB		2048MB
2048MB	512MB		2560MB
2048MB	1024MB		3072MB
2048MB	2048MB		4096MB

NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.

LAN Interface

Item	Specification
LAN Chipset	Broadcom BCM5764MKMLG
Supports LAN protocol	IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3p
LAN connector type	RJ-45
LAN connector location	RJ-45 (right-rear side on the system)
Features	Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Interface

Item	Specification
Chipset	BCM2045
Data throughput	3Mbps
Protocol	IEEE 802.15
Interface	USB
Connector type	mini-USB

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Wireless Module 802.11b/g

	Item					Specification
Chipset				BCM4312
Data throughput				54Mbps
Protocol				802.11b/g
Interface				pci-E
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item					Specification
Vendor &	Segate	Segate			Toshiba	Toshiba	Hitachi
Model	ST9250827AS	ST9160310AS			MK1246GSX	MK1652GSX	5K320-320
Name							5K320-250
Capacity	250	160			120	160	320, 250
(MB)
Bytes per	512	512			512	512	512
sector
Data heads	4	2			2	2	4, 4 or 3
Drive Format
Disks	2	1			1	1	2, 2
Spindle	5400	5400			5400	5400	5400
speed
(RPM)
Performance Specifications
Buffer size	8 MB	8 MB			8 MB	8 MB	8 MB
Interface	SATA	SATA			SATA	SATA	SATA
Internal	778	352			370 ~ 730	400 ~ 794	674 ~ 775
transfer					typical	typical
rate (Mbits/
sec, max)
I/O data	300	150			300	300	1.5 / 3.0
transfer
rate
(Mbytes/
sec max)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage	5V ±5%	5V ±5%			5V ±5%	5V ±5%	5V ±5%
tolerance

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