Acer Aspire 5737z Service Manual

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Aspire 5737Z Series

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

System Utilities 23

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

BIOS Flash Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41

Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Removing the SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Removing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Removing the Function Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

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Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Removing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Removing the Left Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing the Right Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Removing the Microphone Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Replacing the MIC and Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Replacing the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Replacing the Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Replacing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Replacing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Replacing the Right Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Replacing the Left Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Replacing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Replacing the Upper Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Replacing the Function Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Replacing the SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

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

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TouchPad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Modem Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Post Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Chipset POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Jumper and Connector Locations 139

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 145

Aspire 5737Z Series Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Main Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Aspire 5737Z Series FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

Model Definition and Configuration 158

Aspire 5737Z Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Test Compatible Components 171

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

Online Support Information 175 Index 177

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System Specifications

Features

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

Operating System

• Genuine Windows® Vista™

Platform

• Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor*

• Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor*

• NVIDIA® nForce® MCP79MX

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

• Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*

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System Memory

• Dual-channel support

• Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules

Display and graphics

• 16:9 aspect ratio

• 15.6" HD 1366 x 768

• NVIDIA® GeForce® 9400M G

Storage subsystem

• 2.5" hard disk drive

• Optical drive option:

• Blu-ray Disc™ /DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

• 5-in-1 card reader

Audio

• Dolby® -optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers

• True5.1-channel surround sound output

• High-definition audio support

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

• Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones

• MS-Sound compatible

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Dimensions and Weight

• 383 (W) x 250 (D) x 26/37 (H) mm (14.93 x 9.75x 1.01/1.44 inches)

• 2.92kg (6.45 lbs.) with 6-cell battery

Communication

• Acer Video Conference, featuring:

• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*

• Acer PureZone technology*

• Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*

• WLAN:

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

• Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*

• WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*

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

Privacy control

• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

• Kensington lock slot

Power subsystem

• ACPI 3.0

• 48.8 W 4400 mAh

• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter

• ENERGY STAR® 4.0*

Special keys and controls

• 105-/106-key keyboard

• Touchpad pointing device

I/O interface

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

• USB 2.0 port

• HDMI™ port with HDCP support*

• External display (VGA) port

• Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support*

• Microphone-in jack

• Line-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

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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. NOTE: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on

the model purchased.

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System Block Diagram

Mobile Penryn

uFCPGA-478 CPU

H_A#(3..35)

Touch Pad conn

H_D#(0..63)

nVIDIA MCP79 (MX/MH)

FCBGA 1437

ENE KB926

Int.KBD

Card Reader

JMB380

Port 0

5in1 Slot

1394 Slot

Giga LAN

Broadcom5764

RJ45

HDMI

Mini-Card

PCI-E BUS Gen2

WLAN

Port 2

New Card

Port 3Port 1

CRTLCD Conn.

Mini-Card

Reserve

PE0

FSB

800/1066MHz

LPC BUS

3.3V 33 MHz

SPI BIOS

Thermal Sensor ADT7421

DDR3 1333Mhz

Dual Channel

USB2.0

USB connx1

USB port 0

Azalia

SATA2

3GHz

SATA 0

SATA 2

DDR3-SO-DIMM X2

3.3V 480MHz

USB/B connx2

USB port 1 USB port 3

SATA ODD

Fan Control

Mini2

Finger

reserve

Printer

USB port 6

USB port 4

MDC V1.5

HD Audio Codec

ALC888

HP Amplifier & Int-Mic

SATA HDD

BT conn

USB port 7

Camera

USB port 8

Amplifier

APA2051

New Card

USB port 9

Audio Jack

Line in MIC HP/SPDIF

Sub-board

LS-4681P- SW/B

LS-4682P-USB/B

LS-4683P- FP/B

WLAN

USB port 11

RTC BAT.

Power On/Off CKT.

DC/DC Interface CKT.

Charger

Power Circuit DC/DC

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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 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

3 Display screen

4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you

8 TouchPad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like

9 Click buttons

VOL+/VOL-

Volume up/ Volume down

(left, center* and right)

Web camera for video communication (for selected models).

Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary b y model s).

Increases the sound volume/Decreases the sound volume.

use the computer.

a computer mouse. The left and right buttons function like the left and

right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models).

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No. Icon Item Description

Power

Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery

12 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

13 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

NOTE: 1The Power and Battery indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed

Programmable key

Mail Email application (user-programmable)

Bluetooth communication button/indicator

Wireless communication button/indicator

Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.

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.

User-programmable

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.

Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.

Closed Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1 5-in-1 Card

Reader

Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card.

Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time.

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Rear View

No. Item Description

1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Left View

No. Icon Item Description

1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter

2 Ethernet (RJ-45)

port

3 External display

(VGA) port

5 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB

6 Headphones/

HDMI

HDMI port Supports high definition dig ital video connections

speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support

Microphone-in jack

Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.

Connects to a display device (e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).

(only for certain models).

camera). Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers,

headphones).

Accepts input from external microphones.

player, stereo walkman, mp3 player)

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Right View

No. Icon Item Description

1 USB 2.0 ports Connects 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

indicator

4 Optical drive eject

button

5 Emergency eject

hole

6 Kensington lock

slot

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is

turned off.

Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject

hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer

is off.

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer

security 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.

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Bottom View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Battery release

latch

3 Hard disk bay Ho uses the computer's hard disk (secured with

4 Memory

compartment

5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

6 Ventilation slots

and cooling fan

Releases the battery for removal.

screws).

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 (with fingerprint reader)

The following items show you how to use the TouchPad with Acer Bio-Protection finge rp r in t read er:

• 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. Tapp ing 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

finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor

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 Access

Click once

context menu

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 characters typed are in uppercase. Num Lock

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 Vista, some shortcuts may not function

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

as 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> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.

<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings

Management

<Fn> + <F3> Acer ePower

Management

<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display output between the display

<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save

<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.

Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology .

Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology .

screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

power. Press any key to return.

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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. F inally, 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 type Intel Montevina C2D/PDC / Celeron-M Core Logic nVidia MCP79MX CPU Package CPU Core Voltage

Processor Specifications

Processor

CPU

Speed

Cores

Bus

Speed

Mfg

Tech

Cache

Size

Package Acer P/N

PMDT3200 2.0 GHz 2 667 MHz 65 nm 1 MB Socket P KC.32001.DTP PMDT3400 2.16 GHz 2 667 MHz 65 nm 1 MB Socket P KC.34001.DTP C2DT6400 2.0 GHz 2 800 MHz 65 nm KC.64001.DTP

Tj85 CPU Fan True Value Table

CPU Temperature

Core 0 Core 1

Fan Speed (rpm) SPL Spec (dBA)

55 55 3300 31 65 65 3700 34 75 75 4200 37 80 80 4600 40

• Throttling on=80° Off=77°

• H/W shutdown at 85~90°

Tj90 CPU Fan True Value Table

CPU Temperature

Core 0 Core 1

Fan Speed (rpm) SPL Spec (dBA)

58 58 3300 31 67 67 3700 34 77 77 4200 37 85 85 4600 40

• Throttling on=85° Off=82°

• H/W shutdown at 85~90°

Tj100 CPU Fan Tr u e Value Table

CPU Temperature

Core 0 Core 1

Fan Speed (rpm) SPL Spec (dBA)

62 62 3300 31 72 72 3700 34 82 82 4200 37 97 97 4600 40

• Throttling on=97° Off=90°

• H/W shutdown at 85~90°

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BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS Version v0.08 BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 1 MB Supported protocols

• Support ISIPP

• Support Acer UI

• Support multi-boot

• Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)

• Va rious hot-keys for system control

• Support SMBIOS 2.3,PCI2.2

• DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag

• Support PXE

• Support Y2K solution

• Support WinFlash

• Wake on LAN from S3

• Wake on LAN from S4 in AC mode

• System information

BIOS password control Supervisor, User, HDD

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller On Board Memory size 0 MB DIMM socket number 2 Supports memory size per socket 2 GB Supports maximum memory size 4 GB Supports DIMM type DDR SODIMM Supports DIMM Speed DDR3 1066 SDRAM Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V

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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 5764 Supports LAN protocol PCI-E 10/100/1000 MB LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Left side Features Support Wake-On-Lan (AC mode S5)

Wireless Module 802.11b/g

Item Specification

Chipset Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN Data throughput Protocol 802.11b+g, Draft-N Interface PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module)

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Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & Model Name

Capacity (GB) 250 160 320 320, 250 160 Bytes per sector 512 512 512 512 512 Data heads 4 2 4 4, 4 or 3 2 Drive Format Disks 2 1 2 2, 2 1 Spindle speed

(RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB Interface SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA Internal transfer

rate (Mbits/sec, max)

I/O data transfer rate

(Mbytes/sec max)

DC Power Requirements Voltage

tolerance

Segate ST9250827AS

5400 5400 5400 5400 5400

778 352 400 ~ 794

300 150 300 300 300 maximum

5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5%

Segate ST9160310AS

Toshiba MK3252GSX

typical

Hitachi 5K350-320 5K350-250

674 ~ 729 850 Mbits/s

WD WD1600BEVT

maximum

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Super-Multi Drive Module

Item Specification

Vendor & model name HLDS GT10N Performance

Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained:

Buffer Memory 2 MB Interface SATA Applicable disc formats

With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

3,600 KB/s (24x) max.

• 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 (Ver. 2.2)

• DVD+R: 4.7GB (Ver. 1.3)

• (DL) 8.5GB (Ver. 1.1)

• DVD+RW:

• 4.7GB (Vol.1 Ver.1.3)

Sustained:

11.08 Mbytes/s (8x) max.

• CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc

• CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc

• CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Photo-CD Multi-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

Audio Controller Realtek Audio Codec ALC888S Audio onboard or optional Onboard Mono or Stereo Ste reo Resolution True 5.1 audio output & Dolby surround (2nd generation) Compatibility Headphone-out/SPDIF-out Sampling Rate Internal Microphone Yes Internal Speaker / Quantity Yes/2 x 2 Watt speaker/15cc chamber/speaker size 18 phi

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System Board Major Chips

Item Controller

Core logic nVidia MCP79MX LAN Broadcom 5764 WLAN Atheros AR5B91 Audio Codec Realtek Audio Codec ALC888S Keyboard LPC interface

Keyboard

Item Specification

Keyboard controller LPC interface Total number of keypads 105/106 Windows logo key Yes Internal & external keyboard work

Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes

simultaneously

Battery

Item Specification

Vendor & model name SANYO/SONY Battery Type Li-ion Pack capacity 4400 mAh Number of battery cell 6 Package configuration 3S2P

LCD 15.6" HD

Item Specification

Vendor/model name AUO B156XW01-V0 Screen Diagonal (mm) 391 mm Display resolution (pixels) 1280 x 800 WXGA Pixel Pitch 0.204 x 0.204 Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Display Mode Normally White

220

Typical White Luminance (cd/m

)

also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity 1.25 max. Contrast Ratio 400 typical Response Time (Optical Rise

Time/Fall Time) msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V Viewing Angle (degree)

Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower

45/45 15/35

Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping)

0 to +50

-40 to +60

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Chapter 2

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System).

Y our computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility . However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises.

To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted on the bottom of screen).

Press F2 to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to “disabled”. If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to “enabled”.

Press <F12> during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.

Navigating the BIOS Utility

There are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions:

• To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys.

• To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys.

• To chang e the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6.

• A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this item.

• Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.

• In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. You can also press F10 to save any

changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a

particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please note that system information is subject to different models.

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Information

The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Boot

SecurityInformation Advanced

Exit

CPU Type

CPU Speed

HDD Model Name:

HDD Serial Number:

ATAPI Model Name:

System BIOS Version:

VGA BIOS Version:

Serial Number:

Asset Tag Number:

Product Name:

Manufacturer Name:

UUID:

Help

Exit

Esc

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.

Parameter Description

CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. CPU Speed This field shows the speed of the CPU. HDD Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. HDD Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. ATAPI Model Name This field shows the model name of the Optical device installed in the system. System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version. VGA BIOS Version This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit. Asset Tag Number This field displays the asset tag number of the system. Product Name This field shows product name of the system. Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system. UUID Number Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in software

Select Item Select Menu

construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE).

Genuine Intel(R) CPU 575 @ 2.00GHz

2000 MHz

Hitachi HTS543225L9A300-(S1)

080919FB2D00LJG4TEVB

Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S-(S2)

V0.08

62.79.36.00.04

Aspire 5737Z

Acer

921B8C669976EE71E299001EECD18917

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

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Main

The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Boot

System Time:

System Date:

System Memory:

Extended Memory:

Quiet Boot:

Network Boot:

F12 Boot Menu:

D2D Recovery:

SATA Mode Selection:

SecurityInformation Advanced

[19:10:59]

[12/12/2008]

634 KB

1790 MB

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[AHCI]

Exit

Item Specific Help

<Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or <Enter> selects field.

Help

Exit

Esc

NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested

parameter settings.

Parameter Description Format/Option

System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-

System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY

System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system.

Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the system.

Quiet Boot Displays the logo screen while booting. Option: Enabled or

Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote

F12 Boot Menu Enable the Press <F12> to display Boot Menu message

D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function

SATA Mode Selection

Select Item Select Menu

hour format.

Memory size is fixed to 634 KB.

Memory size is fixed to 1790 MB.

server).

during boot.

allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults.

Control the mode in which the SATA controller should operate.

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second)

(month/day/year) N/A

N/A

Disabled Option: Enabled or

Disabled

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Option: AHCI or IDE

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Advanced

The Advanced screen allows the user to configure the various advanced BIOS options. IMPORTANT:Making incorrect settings to items on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless

you have experience adjusting these items, we recommend that you leave these settings at the default values. If making settings to items on these pages causes your system to malfunction or prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to boot up normally.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Boot

Legacy USB Support:

No Execute Mode Mem Protection

SecurityInformation Advanced

[Enabled]

Exit

Item Specific Help

Enable support for Legacy Universal Serial Bus.

Help

Exit

Esc

The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter Description Submenu Items

Legacy USB Support

No Execute Mode Mem Protection

Select Item Select Menu

Enable support for Legacy Universal Serial Bus.

Enable Execute Mode memory protection. Option: Enabled or Disabled

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

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Security

The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Boot

Supervisor Password Is:Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is:User Password Is: HDD0 Password Is:HDD0 Password Is:

Set Supervisor PasswordSet Supervisor Password Set User PasswordSet User Password Set HDD0 PasswordSet HDD0 Password

Password on Boot:Password on Boot:

SecurityInformation Advanced

ClearClear ClearClear ClearClear

[Enter][Enter] [Enter][Enter] [Enter][Enter]

[Disabled][Disabled]

Exit

Item Specific Help

Supervisor Password controls access to the setup utility. It can be used to boot up when Pawword on boot is enabled.

Help

Exit

Esc

The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter Description Option

Supervisor Password Is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password. Clear or Set HDD 0 Password Is Shows the setting of the hard disk password. Clear or Set Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When

Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When user

Set HDD 0 Password Enter HDD 0 Password. N/A Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not while

Select Item Select Menu

set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters.

password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters.

the events defined in this group happened. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter set u p.

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

N/A

Disabled or Enabled

NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget

your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.

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Setting a Password

Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:

1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears:

Set Supervisor Password

Enter New Password [ ][ ]

Confirm New Password [ ]

2. Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New Password” field.

IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.

3. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.

4. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.

5. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Removing a Password

Follow these steps:

1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box appears:

Set Supervisor Password

Enter Current Password [ ][ ]

Enter New Password [ ]

Confirm New Password [ ][ ]

2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Passwor d fi el d an d press Enter.

3. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields.

The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.

4. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

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Changing a Password

1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box appears.

Set Supervisor Password

Enter Current Password [ ][ ]

Enter New Password [ ]

Confirm New Password [ ][ ]

2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Passwor d fi el d an d press Enter.

3. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password

field.

4. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.

5. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter.

6. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.

Setup Notice

Changes have been saved.

[Continue][Continue]

The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the

Setup Warning.

Setup Warning

Invalid Password.

[Continue][Continue]

If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.

Setup Warning

Passwords do not match.

Re-enter password.

[Continue][Continue]

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Boot

This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Boot

Boot priority order:

1: IDE0: Hitachi HTS543235L9A300-(S

2: CD/DVD: Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S-(S2

3: Network boot: MBA v11.0.14 Slot 0B00

4: USB FDD:

5: USB HDD:

6: USB KEY:

7: USB CD/DVD ROM:

SecurityInformation Advanced

Exit

Item Specific Help

Use < > or < > to select a device, then press <F6> to move it up the List, or <F5> to move it down the list. Press <Esc> to escape the menu.

F1 Esc

Help Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

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Exit

The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Boot

Exit Sving Changes

Exit Discarding Changes

Load Setup Defaults

Discard Changes

Save Changes

SecurityInformation Advanced

[Enter]

Exit

Item Specific Help

Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.

Help

Exit

Esc

The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter Description

Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding

Changes Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item. Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS.

Select Item Select Menu

Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

F9 F10

Setup Defaults Save and Exit

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BIOS Flash Utilities

The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:

• New versions of system programs

• New features or options

• Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.

Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.

NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery

Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not

contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not

completely loaded. Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash.

1. Prepare a bootable diskette.

2. Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette.

3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function.

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DOS Flash Utility

Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility:

IMPORTANT:Use USB KEY, USB HDD, DVD-RW, and HDDs that can boot to DOS mode.

1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu.

2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move

USB HDD to position 1.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Boot

Boot priority order:

1: IDE0: Hitachi HTS543235L9A300-(S

2: CD/DVD: Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S-(S2

3: Network boot: MBA v11.0.14 Slot 0B00

4: USB FDD:

5: USB HDD:

6: USB KEY:

7: USB CD/DVD ROM:

SecurityInformation Advanced

Exit

Item Specific Help

Use < > or < > to select a device, then press <F6> to move it up the List, or <F5> to move it down the list. Press <Esc> to escape the menu.

Help

Exit

Esc

3. Execute the BIOS.BAT batch file to update BIOS.

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

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The Flash Image update begins as shown.

4. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays.

Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays.

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WinFlash Utility

IMPORTANT:Based on BIOS V1.00 to release WinFlash32.zip and WinFlash6 4.zip. WinFlash32.zip package

for X86 system and WinFlash64.zip package for X64 system.

IMPORTANT:Ensure only one *.wph file is present in the destination directory when using flash32.exe. If more

than one file is present the computer will blue screen.

1. Unzip the WinFlash32.zip and WinFlash64.zip file and save as follows:

KALA0100.WPH´ BIOS rom WinPhlash32.EXE´ BIOS windows flash tool

2. Double click the WinFlash executable. The Destination Directory screen displays.

3. Click Start. A warning screen displays.

4. Click OK to begin the update.

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A progress screen displays.

5. Click Flash BIOS to begin. Progress is displayed on screen.

6. When the process is complete, the system reboots automatically.

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Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities

This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS password method:

Remove HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three time, HDD password error code displays on the screen.

NOTE: Record the code in [ ] for use during unlocking.

To reset the HDD password, perform the following steps:

1. From a DOS prompt, key in Unlock6.exe 05149 and press <Enter>. The Unlock6 program runs.

2. Select option 2, Upper case ASCII Code, and press <Enter>.

3. Make a note of one of the displayed passwords, for example B99TPK0, as shown.

4. Power off the system by holding down the power button for >4 seconds.

5. Reboot the system and key in the chosen password to unlock the HDD.

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Removing BIOS Passwords:

If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. See the image below.

To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows:

Key in bios_pw 14452 0

2. Select one string from the list.

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3. Reboot the system and key in the selected string (qjjg9vy, 07yqmjd etc.) for the BIOS user

password.

Cleaning BIOS Passwords

To clear the password, perform the following steps:

1. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe

2. Press 1, 2, or 3 to clean the desired password shown on the screen.

The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not.

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Using DMITools

The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to eeprom to be used in the DMI pool for hardware management.

When the BIOS displays Verifying DMI pool data it is checking the table correlates with the hardware before sending to the operating system (Windows, etc.).

To update the DMI Pool, perform the following steps:

1. Boot into DOS.

2. Execute dmitools. The following messages report to screen to confirm completion:

• dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string from bios

• dmitools /wm xxxx ==> Write manufacturer name to eeprom

• dmitools /wp xxxx ==> Write product name to eeprom

• dmitools /ws xxxx ==> Write serial number to eeprom

• dmitools /wu xxxx ==> Write uuid to eeprom

• dmitools /wa xxxx ==> Write asset tag to eeprom

Using the ICW50/ICY70 LAN MAC Utility

1. Boot into DOS.

2. Execute go.bat

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Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

IMPORTANT:The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for

maintenance and troubleshooting.

Disassembly Requirements

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

• Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

• Flat screwdriver

• Philips screwdriver

• Plastic flat screwdriver

• Plastic tweezers

NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the

screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

IMPORTANT:Va rious images depict the use of a regular metal screwdriver, however, a plastic screwdriver is

advised when disassembling parts near or around the motherboard and to prevent scratching of the computer surface.

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General Information

Pre-disassembly Instructions

Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:

1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.

2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from th e system.

3. Place the system on a flat, stable surface.

4. Remove the battery pack.

Disassembly Process

The disassembly process is divided into the following stages:

• External module disassembly

• Main unit disassembly

• LCD module disassembly

The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

Main Screw List

Screw Quantity Part Number

SCREW M3*3 4 86.AZ802.001 SCREW M2*3 12 86.AZ802.002 SCREW M2.5*6 24 86.AZ802.003 SCREW M2.5*3 7 86.AZ802.006 SCREW M2.5*8 14 86.AZ802.007

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External Module Disassembly Process

IMPORTANT:The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model.

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart

The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

Turn off system and peripherals

power

Disconnect power

and signal cables

from system

Remove

Battery

Remove

ODD

Remove

HDD

Remove

DIMMs

Remove

Lower Covers

Remove

WLAN

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

ODD Module M2.5*8 1 86.AZ802.007

M2*3 2 86.AZ802.002 HDD Carrier M3*3 4 86.AZ802.001 WLAN Module M2.5*3 1 86.AZ802.006

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Removing the Battery Pack

1. Turn the computer over.

2. Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position.

3. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main

unit (2).

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Removing the SD Dummy Card

1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it.

2. Pull the card out from the slot.

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Removing the Lower Covers

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.

2. Loosen the four captive screws from the Memory and HDD covers.

Memory Cover

3. Carefully open the Memory cover.

HDD Cover

4. Remove the HDD cover as shown.

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Removing the Optical Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.

2. Remove the screw securing the ODD module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

ODD Module M2.5*8 1

3. Pull the ODD module out of the chassis.

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4. Remove the three screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

ODD Bracket M2*3 2

5. Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject the ODD tray.

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6. Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover and remove.

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.

2. Remove the HDD cover,

3. Use the pull-tab to disconnect the HDD from the interface connector.

4. Lift the hard disk drive module out of the bay.

NOTE: To prev ent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.

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5. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to the carrier in reverse numerical order, from 4 to 1.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

HDD Carrier M3*3 4

6. Remove the HDD from the carrier.

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Removing the DIMM Modules

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.

2. Remove the Memory Module cover See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 46.

3. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module.

4. Remove the DIMM module.

5. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present.

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Removing the WLAN Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.

2. Remove the Memory cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 46.

3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board.

IMPORTANT:The black cable attaches to the J3 terminal and the white cable attaches to the J2 terminal. The

gray cable is not used on this model. Ensure it is tucked securely within the chassis to avoid trapping.

4. Move the antenna away and remove the single screw on the WLAN board.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

WLAN Module M2.5*3 1

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5. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket.

NOTE: When reattaching the antennas, ensure the cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent damage.

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Main Unit Disassembly Process

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

Remove External

Modules before

proceeding

Remove

Switch Cover

Remove

Keyboard

Remove

TouchPad

Bracket

Remove

Upper Cover

Remove

Left Speaker

Module

Remove

LCD Module

Remove

USB Board

Remove

Launch Board

Remove

Mainboard

Remove

CPU

Remove

Lower Cover

Remove

Right Speaker

Module

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

Switch Cover M2.5*3 1 86.AZ802.006 Function Board M2.5*3 1 86.AZ802.006 LCD Module M2.5*8 4 86.AZ802.007

M2.5*6 2 86.AZ802.003

Upper Cover M2.5*8 9 86.AZ802.007

M2.5*6 10 86.AZ802.003

M2.5*3 2 86.AZ802.006 TouchPa d Bracket M2*3 2 86.AZ802.002 Left Speaker

M2.5*3 2 86.AZ802.006 Module

Right Speaker

M2.5*6 1 86.AZ802.003 Module

USB Board M2.5*6 1 86.AZ802.003 Mainboard M2.5*6 3 86.AZ802.003 Thermal Module CPU_SCREW_

4N/A

SPRIN

Remove

Bluetooth Modu le

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Removing the Switch Cover

CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing. It is

recommended that you only use your fingers to remove the Switch Cover.

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.

2. Remove the single securing screw from the battery bay. NOTE: The Switch Cover securing screw is not used on some production models.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Switch Cover M2.5*3 1

3. Lift the Switch Cover from the right side first using the indent as shown. NOTE: Use a plastic pry to lift the Switch Cover if necessary.

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4. Work along the front edge of the Switch Cover, lifting gently away from the chassis.

5. Lift the Switch Cover clear of the chassis.

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Removing the Keyboard

1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 56.

2. Lift the keyboard as shown to clear the securing clips on the edges.

3. Move the keyboard toward the LCD screen to expose the FFC cable.

4. Open the cable retainer and disconnect the FFC cable from the mainboard.

5. Lift the keyboard clear of the chassis.

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Removing the Function Board

1. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 58.

2. Remove the single securing screw from the Function Board.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Function Board M2.5*3 1

3. Open the cable retainer and disconnect the FFC cable from the mainboard.

4. Lift the FFC cable away from the chassis to disengage the adhesive strips.

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5. Lift the Function Board using plastic tweezers and gently pry the rear edge out of th e chassis.

6. Lift the Function Board clear of the chassis.

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Removing the LCD Module

1. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 53.

2. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 58.

3. Turn the computer over. Remove the two securing screws from the bottom of the chassis.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Module M2.5*8 2

4. Remove the Antenna Cables from the cable channel as shown. IMPORTANT:Ensure that the cables are free of all cable clips.

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5. Turn the computer over and remove the adhesive tape securing the cables in place.

6. Remove the cables from the cable channel as shown.

7. Gently pull the cables through from the underside of the chassis.

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8. Remove the cables from the remaining cable clips.

9. Disconnect the Microphone connector from the Mainboard and remove the cable from the channel.

10. Disconnect the LCD power connector from the Mainboard and remove the cable from the channel.

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11. Once all the LCD cabl es are removed, the chassis appears as shown.

12. Remove the four securing screws (two each side) from the LCD module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Module (red callout)

LCD Module (green callout)

M2.5*8 2

M2.5*6 2

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13. Carefully remove the LCD module from the chassis.

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Removing the Upper Cover

1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 61.

2. Turn the computer over. Remove the nine screws on the bottom panel.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Upper Cover M2.5*8 9

3. Turn the computer over. Disconnect the following three cables from the Mainboard.

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4. Disconnect A as shown. 5. Disconnect B as shown.

6. Release the locking latch and remove the FFC cable as shown.

NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors. NOTE: Use the pull-tabs on FFC cables whenever available to prevent damage.

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7. Remove the twelve screws from the Upper Cover as shown.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Upper Cover (red callout)

M2.5*6 10

Upper Cover (green callout)

8. Starting on the lower right side of the casing, pry the upper and lower covers apart as shown.

M2.5*3 2

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9. Work along the casing toward the back and left, prying apart the casing.

10. Remove the Upper Cover as shown.

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Removing the TouchPad Bracket

NOTE: The TouchPad cannot removed from the Upper Cover. Replace the entire Upper Cover if the

TouchPa d malfunctions.

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 66.

2. Release the FFC locking latch and remove the TouchPad FFC from the chassis.

3. Remove the two screws from TouchPad bracket.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

TouchPa d Bracket M2*3 2

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4. Lift the back edge of the TouchPad bracket first to clear the securing clips and remove it as shown.

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Removing the Left Speaker Module

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 66.

2. Remove the two securing screws from the module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Left Speaker Module

3. Remove the adhesive tape as shown.

M2.5*3 2

4. Lift the Left Speaker Module upward to remove it from the chassis.

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Removing the Right Speaker Module

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 66.

2. Remove the single securing screws from the Right Speaker Module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Right Speaker Module

3. Remove the Right Speaker Module from the chassis as shown.

M2.5*6 1

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Removing the USB Board

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 66.

2. Disconnect the USB cable from the USB Board.

3. Remove the single securing screw from the board.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

USB Board M2.5*6 1

4. Remove the board from the chassis.

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Removing the Bluetooth Module

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 66.

2. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth Module.

3. Lift the module clear of the chassis.

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Removing the Mainboard

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 66.

2. Disconnect the USB cable from the Mainboard.

3. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth Module.

4. Remove the three securing screws from the Mainboard.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Mainboard M2.5*5 3

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5. Pivot the Mainboard upward and remove it from the chassis, right side first. Place the Mainboard on a clean,

dust-free surface.

6. Turn the Mainboard over and disconnect the Bluetooth cable.

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Removing the Thermal Module

1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 76.

2. Disconnect the fan cable from the Mainboard.

3. Remove the four securing screws (in reverse numerical order from screw 4 to screw 1) from the Thermal

Module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Thermal Module CPU_SCREW_SPRIN 4

4. Using both hands, lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard.

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Removing the CPU

1. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 78.

2. Turn the securing screw 180° to release the CPU from the socket.

3. Remove the CPU from the socket as shown. IMPORTANT:The pins on the underside of the CPU are very delicate. If they are damaged, the CPU may

malfunction. Place the CPU on a clean, dry surface when it is not installed.

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Removing the RTC Battery

IMPORTANT:Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries. The RTC Battery is soldered to the Mainboard. To replace the battery, solder the new battery to the

connections shown.

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LCD Module Disassembly Process

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

Remove LCD

Panel from Main

Unit before proceeding

Remove

LCD Bezel

Inverter Board

Remove

LCD FPC Cable

Remove

LCD Brackets

Remove

LCD Panel

Remove

Camera Module

Remove

Antennas

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

LCD Bezel M2.5*6 4 86.AZ802.003 Inverter Board M2.5*6 1 86.AZ802.003 LCD Panel M2.5*6 2 86.AZ802.003 LCD Brackets M2*3 8 86.AZ802.002

Remove

Microphone

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Removing the LCD Bezel

1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 61.

2. Remove the two upper and two lower bezel screw caps and screws. NOTE: The two center caps are protection only and do not cover screws.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Bezel M2.5*6 4

3. Starting from the lower right side of the bezel, pry the bezel upwards and away from the panel. Move along the

top and right until all sides of the bezel are removed.

NOTE: If necessary, use a pry to lift up the outside edges of the bezel.

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Removing the Inverter Board

1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 82.

2. Remove the single securing screw from the Inverter Board.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Inverter Board M2.5*6 1

3. Disconnect the right Inverter Board cable as shown.

4. Disconnect the left Inverter Board cable as shown.

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5. Remove the Inverter Board from the LCD mo dule.

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Removing the Camera Module

1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 86.

2. Disconnect the camera cable.

3. Remove the Camera from the module.

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Removing the LCD Panel

1. See “Removing the Inverter Board” on page 83.

2. Disconnect the camera cable.

3. Remove the two securing screws from the LCD Panel.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Panel M2.5*6 2

4. Remove the adhesive tapes securing the Inverter cab les to the module.

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5. Lift the LCD Panel clear of the module.

The LCD Module appears as follows when the LCD Panel is removed.

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Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable

1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 86.

2. Remove the eight securing screws (four on each side) from the LCD Panel brackets.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Brackets M2*3 8

3. Remove the LCD brackets by pulling away from the LCD Panel.

4. Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear.

5. Lift the adhesive protector and disconnect the cable from the LCD Panel.

6. Lift the FPC cable from the panel.

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Removing the Microphone Module

1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 86.

2. Remove the strips holding the microphone cable in place. Ensure the cable is free from obstructions.

3. Lift the Microphone Module clear of the module.

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Removing the Antennas

1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 86.

2. Remove the strips holding the antenna cables in place. Ensure the cables are free from obstructions.

3. Remove the adhesive tape and lift the left side antenna from the LCD module as shown.

4. Remove the adhesive tape and lift the left side antenna from the LCD module as shown.

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Acer Aspire 5737z Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

System Specifications

Features

System Block Diagram

Your Acer Notebook tour

Front View

Closed Front View

Rear View

Left View

Right View

Bottom View

Indicators

TouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader)

Using the Keyboard

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad

Windows Keys

Hot Keys

Special Key

Using the System Utilities

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

Navigating the BIOS Utility

Information

Main

Advanced

Security

Boot

Exit

BIOS Flash Utilities

DOS Flash Utility

WinFlash Utility

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

Disassembly Requirements

General Information

Pre-disassembly Instructions

Disassembly Process

External Module Disassembly Process

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the Battery Pack

Removing the SD Dummy Card

Removing the Lower Covers

Removing the Optical Drive Module

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

Removing the DIMM Modules

Removing the WLAN Module

Main Unit Disassembly Process

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the Switch Cover

Removing the Keyboard

Removing the Function Board

Removing the LCD Module

Removing the Upper Cover

Removing the TouchPad Bracket

Removing the Left Speaker Module

Removing the Right Speaker Module

Removing the USB Board

Removing the Bluetooth Module

Removing the Mainboard

Removing the Thermal Module

Removing the CPU

Removing the RTC Battery

LCD Module Disassembly Process

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the LCD Bezel

Removing the Inverter Board

Removing the Camera Module

Removing the LCD Panel

Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable

Removing the Microphone Module

Removing the Antennas