Acer Aspire 5532 Service Manual

Aspire 5532
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available
on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,
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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.
Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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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.
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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
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 23
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Aspire 5532 BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
BIOS Flash Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Machine Disassembly and Replacement 39
Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Removing the SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Removing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
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Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Removing the Left Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Removing the Right Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Removing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Removing the CPU Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Replacing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Replacing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Replacing the CPU Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Replacing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Replacing the Right Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Replacing the Left Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Replacing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Replacing the SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Troubleshooting 119
Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
TouchPad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
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External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Post Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Jumper and Connector Locations 137
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Clear CMOS Jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 143
Aspire 5532 Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Main Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Base Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Rear Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Aspire 5532 FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Model Definition and Configuration 156 Test Compatible Components 171
Microsoft® Windows® OS Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Online Support Information 187
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System Specifications

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features: NOTE: Items denoted with a (*) are available for select models only.
Operating System
Genuine Windows® Vista™
Genuine Windows® 7™
Platform
AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor
AMD Athlon™ 64 single-core processor
AMD M780G Chipset
Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*
Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
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System Memory
Low-latency, high-bandwidth
128-bit DDR2 SDRAM controller operating at up to 333 MHz
On-board memory with up to 2 unbuffered SO-DIMM slots supporting DDR II 667/800.
Adjustable Maximum 128MB UMA VGA memory shared from North Bridge
Maximum memory: 2GB per slot; 4GB total
On-board cache up to 1MB
Display
15.6" WXGA, HD 720p, 1366x768
16:9 aspect ratio
Graphics
ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics
Storage subsystem
2.5" hard disk drive
Multi-in-1 card-reader
Optical Drive
DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
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Audio
Realtek ALC272X-GR for High Definition Audio Codec with Dolby Digital Live
Internal speakers x2 (2W)
Mic-in jack
Headphone/Line out jack
Dimensions and Weight
372.3mm x 246.5mm x 26.8mm/40.6mm with ID
Weight < than 3100g (15.6" LCD/6-cell battery/super-multi ODD)
Communication
•Wireless
802.11b/g/n WLAN/WiMax
Mini PCIE Wireless LAN module with with mini card slot
Dual-Band built-in Antenna for Wireless LAN
•LAN
Atheros AR8132L for 10/100 LAN
PCI-E 10/100M LAN
WOL (AC mode S5) support
Modem
External USB 2.0 modem
Support Wake on Ring (S3)
Privacy control
BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
Kensington lock slot
Power subsystem
ACPI 3.0 support
3 pin 65W AC
Universal jack for adapter
Battery: 6-cell AS2009A
ENERGY STAR®*
Special keys and controls
99-/100-/103-key keyboard
Supports Application keys for Windows XP/Linux version
Support for Home key and Application keys for Windows XP/Linux version
Multi-language support
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I/O interface
VGA port, 15 pins
DC-IN port for adapter
RJ-45 Ethernet port for LAN
2 USB port
Headphone out / Line-out
Microphone-in
Multi-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD
Kensington Lock (7.5mm)
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%
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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 Acer Crystal Eye
webcam
2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
3 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Power button Turns the computer on and off.
Wireless LAN communication
button/indicator
4 Speaker Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 6 T ouchPad T ouch-sensitive pointing device which functions
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Web camera for video communication (for selected models).
displays computer output.
Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.
output.
like a computer mouse.
No. Icon Item Description
7 Click buttons (left
and right)
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when
9 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons.
you use the computer.

Closed Front View

1 2
No. Icon Item Description
1
Power
1
Indicates the computer's power status.
1
Battery
2 Multi-in-1 card
reader
NOTE: 1 The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed
Indicates the computer's battery status.
1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.
Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick
PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
NOTE: Push to remove/install the card.
Only one card can operate at any given time.
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Rear View

1
No. Icon Item Description
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.

Left View

1 2 3 4 5
No. Icon Item Description
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter
2 Ethernet (RJ-45)
port
2 External display
(VGA) port
4 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,
5 Microphone-in
jack Headphones/
speaker/line-out jack
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.
Connects to a display device (e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
USB camera). Accepts input from external microphones.
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g. speakers, headphones).
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Right View

1 234 5
No. Item Description
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access
indicator 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned
5 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
off. Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject hole to
eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.
lock. 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 secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available.

Bottom View

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

The following items show you how to use the TouchPad:
Move your finger across the TouchPad (1) to move the cursor.
Press the left (2) and right (3) 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.
Function Left Button (2) Right Button (3) Main TouchPad (1)
Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed
Select Click once. Tap once. Drag Click and hold, then use
finger on the TouchPad to drag the cursor.
Access context menu
as double-clicking a mouse button).
Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger on the TouchPad on the second tap and drag the cursor.
Click once.
NOTE: When using the T ouchPad, 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 cha ra c ters typed are in uppercase. Num Lock
<Fn> + <F11>
Scroll Lock <Fn> + <F12>
When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys 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.
When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press 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 embedded keypad
Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad
Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on
Type numbers in a normal manner.
Hold <Shift> while using cursor­control keys.
embedded keypad.
Hold <Fn> while using cursor­control keys.
Type the letters in a normal 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 S tart 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
Application key
<CTRL> + <CTRL> + <> + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the
Note: Depending on your edition of Windows, some shortcuts may not function as
This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.
<> + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
described.
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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> + <F2> Acer eSettings
Management
<Fn> + <F3> Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth
<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology .
function. (only for certain models)
<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> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < >
<Fn> + < >
Volume Up Increases the sound volume.
Volume Down Decreases the sound volume.
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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 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:
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 • AMD Athlon64 Dual-Core Process, Cache 1MB, TK42
• AMD Athlon64 Process, 1.6GHz, Cache 512KB, TF20 Type AMD Athlon64 Dual-Core Mobile CPU Core Logic • AMDRS780MN
• AMDSB710
• Integrated VGA solution CPU Package Micro uPGA-638 Package Power 45W On-die Cache Up to 1MB L2 cache Front Side Bus 667/800/1066MHz
Processor Specifications
Item
AATF20 1.6GHz 1 638 MHz 65 nm 512K PGA 15W KC.ATF02.200 AATK42 1.6GHz 2 638 MHz 65 nm 1MB PGA 20W KC.ATK02.420
CPU
Speed
Cores
CPU Fan True Value Table
Fan On Temp (°C) Fan Speed (rpm) SPL Spec (dBA)
55 3000 28 60 3300 31 65 3700 34 75 4100 37 80 4500 40
Bus
Speed
Mfg
Tech
Cache
Size
Package
Core
Voltage
Acer P/N
Throttling 50%: On=90°C, Off=80°C
OS Shutdown: 95°C
H/W Shutdown: 92°C
Northbridge
Item Specification
Chipset ATI RS780MN Package 465 BGA
Southbridge
Item Specification
Chipset ATI SB710 Package 549 BGA
BIOS
Item Specification
BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS BIOS Version V0.11T04 BIOS ROM type Flash
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Item Specification
Features Flash ROM 1MB
Supports ISIPP
Supports Acer UI
Supports multi-boot
Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)
V arious hot-key s for system control
Supports SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3
ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step support C1, C2, C3, C4 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU
DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag
Supports PXE
Supports Y2K solution
Supports Win Flash Wake on LAN from S3
Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode
System information
System Memory
Item Specification
Memory controller ATI RS780MN + ATI SB710 Memory size 4GB maximum DIMM socket number 2 Supports memory size per socket 2GB Supports maximum memory size 4GB (total) Supports DIMM type 200-pin +1.8V DDRII Supports DIMM Speed 667/800 MHz Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V Cache Upto 1MB L2 Cache on CPU
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
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reversed.
LAN Interface
Item Specification
LAN Chipset Atheros AR8132L Package 48 pin QFM LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Left side
Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n
Item Specification
Manufacturer Foxconn Model Atheros HB93
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & Model Name
Seagate ST9160310AS ST9160314AS ST9250315AS ST9320320AS
Seagate ST9320320AS ST9160310AS
Toshiba MK1655GSX MK1655GSX MK3255GSX MK3263GSX
ST9320325AS
Capacity (MB) 500, 250 320, 160 320, 250, 160 500, 320, 250,
Bytes per sector 512 512 512 512 Data heads 4, 2 4, 2 4, 2, 2 4, 4, 3, 2 Drive Format Disks 2, 1 2 or 1, 1 2, 1, 1 2, 2, 2, 1 Spindle speed
5400 5400 5400 5400
(RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB Interface SATA SATA SATA SATA Internal transfer
rate (Mbits/sec,
352 395~952
(typical)
max) I/O data transfer
150 300 300 maximum
rate (Mbytes/sec
max) DC Power Requirements Voltage
5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5%
tolerance
WD WD1600BEVT WD2500BEVT WD3200BEVT WD5000BEVT
160
850 Mbits/s maximum
Super-Multi Drive
Item Specification
Vendor & model name HLDS GT20N Sony AD7580S Performance
Specification
With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
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Item Specification
Transfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained:
3,600 KB/s (24x) max.
Sustained:
11.08 Mbytes/s (8x)
Sustained: 1,571 (typical)
max. Buffer Memory 2 MB Interface SATA Applicable disc formats
DVD-ROM:
4.7GB (Single Layer)
8.5GB (Dual Layer)
DVD-R:
3.95GB (Ver. 1.0: read only)
4.7GB (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring: read
only)
4.7GB (Ver. 2.1 for General: read &
write)
(DL) 8.5GB (Ver. 3.0)
DVD-RW:
4.7GB (Ver. 1.2/ Rev 1.0, 2.0, 3.0)
DVD-RAM: 1.46GB/side, 4.7GB/side (V er.
2.2)
DVD+R: 4.7GB (Ver. 1.3)
(DL) 8.5GB (Ver. 1.1)
DVD+RW:
4.7GB (Vol.1 Ver.1.3)
DVD Read: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD (Hybrid), UDF DVD, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-R 3.95 GB, DVD-R Authoring, DVD-R Multi-Border, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+R Multi­Session, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM V1.0, DVDRAM V2.0 & 2.1 &2.2.
CD Read: CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, CD-i Bridge, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Photo­CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, itrax CD, CD-Text, UDF CD, CD-R, and CD-RW
DVD Write: DVD Data & Video
CD Read:
CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc
CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc
CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Photo-CD Multi-
CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, Video­CD, CD-Text
Session, Video CD
CD-Audio Disc
Mixed mode CD-ROM disc (data and
audio)
CD-Extra
CD-Text
CD-R (Conforming to “Orange Book Part
2”: read & write)
CD-RW (Conforming to “Orange Book Part
3”: read & write)
Loading mechanism Drawer (Solenoid Open)
Tact SW (Open)
Emergency Release (draw open hole) Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5%
Audio Interface
Item Specification
Chipset Realtek ALC272X-GR Package 48-pin LQFP ‘Green’ Features High Definition Audio Codec with Dolby Digital Live
Sustained: 10,993 (typical)
Power and Keyboard Controller
Item Specification
Controller EM-7T Package Features Touchpad pointing device
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