Acer Aspire 7235, Aspire 7535, Aspire 7535G, Aspire 7735, Aspire 7735G Schematic

Aspire 7738/7738G Series

Aspire 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG Series

Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series

Service Guide

Service guide files and updates are available

on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,

please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw

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Revision History

Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 7738/7738G, Aspire 7735/7735G/7735Z/
7735ZG and Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series service guide.

Date Chapter Updates

II

Copyright

Copyright © 2009 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

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.
Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

III

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear

on screen.

NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional

information related to the current
topic.

WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might

result from doing or not doing specific
actions.

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to

avoid possible hardware or software
problems.

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions

relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.

IV

Preface

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

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

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

V

VI

Table of Contents

System Specifications 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Lock Keys and numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Special Key (only for certain models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Windows Mobility Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

System Utilities 27

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

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

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

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

Remove HDD Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

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 Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Removing the Back Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Removing the Wireless LAN Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Removing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

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

Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

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Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Removing the USB Board Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Removing the Heatsink Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Removing the LCD Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Removing the Web Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Removing the Microphone Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Removing the FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Troubleshooting 95

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

External Optical Disk Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Memory Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Connector Locations 113

Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121

Aspire 7738/7738G Series, Aspire7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG Series

and Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Model Definition and Configuration 183

Aspire 7738/7738G Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

Aspire 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193

Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198

Test Compatible Components 205

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206

Online Support Information 209

Index 211

VIII

System Specifications

Features

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

Platform

For Aspire 7738/7738G Series and Aspire 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG Series

• Intel

• Intel

• Mobile Intel

• Acer InviLink

• Acer InviLink

For Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series

• AMD Better By Design Program, featuring:

®

Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:

• Intel

• Intel

• Mobile Intel

• Intel

• AMD Turion

• AMD Athlon

• Mobile AMD Sempron

• AMD M780G Chipset

• Acer InviLink

• Acer InviLink

®

Core™2 Extreme processor (for Aspire 7738/7738G only)

®

Core™2 Duo processor

®

PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*

®

Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*

®

Pentium® mobile processor*

®

GM45/GL40 Express Chipset*

™

Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*

™

802.11b/g*

™

X2 dual-core processor

™

64 X2 dual-core processor

™

processor

™

Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N

™

802.11b/g

*

*

*

*

*

Chapter 1

System Memory

For Aspire 7738/7738G Series

• Dual-channel SDRAM support

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

For Aspire 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG Series

• Dual-channel SDRAM support

• Up to 2 GB of DDR3 800 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules

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

For Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series

• Dual-channel SDRAM support

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

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*

*

Display and graphics

• 16:9 aspect ratio

• 17.3" HD+ 1600 x 900

For Aspire 7738/7738G Series and 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG Series

• Mobile Intel

• Mobile Intel

• ATI Mobility Radeon

• NVIDIA

®

GL40 Express Chipset (for Aspire 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG only)

®

GM45 Express Chipset*

™

HD 4570*

®

GeForce® GT 130M (for 7738/7738G only)

For Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series

• ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics*

• ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570*

• Screen resolution support

For UMA models: 800x600, 1024x768, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x800, 1360x768,
1440x900,1600x900
For Discrete models: 800x600, 1024x600, 1024x768, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x768, 1600x900

TV Tuner (For 7738/7738G only)

• Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T

Storage subsystem

• 2.5" hard disk drive

• Optical drive options:

• Blu-ray Disc

• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

• 5-in-1 card reader

™

/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

Special keys and controls

• 103-/104-/107-key keyboard

• Touchpad pointing device

Audio

• Dolby

• True 5.1-channel surround sound output

• High-definition audio support

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

• MS-Sound compatible

• Acer Purezone technology with two built-in microphones

®

-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers

Communication

• Acer Video Conference, featuring:

• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*

• Acer PureZone technology*

• WLAN: Intel

7735Z/7735ZG Series only)

• WPAN: Bluetooth

®

Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 (for Aspire 7738/7738G Series and Aspire 7735/7735G/

®

2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*

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

• Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on-Ring ready

I/O Ports

• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader*

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

• USB 2.0 port

• HDMI

• External display (VGA) port

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

• Microphone-in jack

• Line-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• Modem (RJ-11) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

™

port with HDCP support

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%

Dimension and weight

• Dimension: 418mmx275mmx26mm/37mm

• Weight: <3.3kg

NOTE: 1. "*" means only for certain models".

2. The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends
on the model purchased.

Chapter 1 3

System Block Diagram

For Aspire 7738/7738G Series and 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG Series:

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For Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series:

Chapter 1 5

Your Acer Notebook tour

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

Front View

# Icon Item Description

1 Acer Crystal Eye

webcam

2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output

4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

5 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.

6 Chapter 1

Web camera for video communication.

(Configuration may vary by models).

# Icon Item Description

2

1

6 Wireless LAN

communication
button/indicator

Bluetooth
communication
button/indicator

Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup.

7 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer

9 Power Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.

10 Click buttons (left,

center* and right)

11 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the

12 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

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

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of
Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models)

mouse.

1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.

2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode.

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).

computer.

*

13

14 Acer PowerSmart

15 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

*Only for certain models.

Acer MediaTouch

key

Touch sensitive controls for Acer Arcade, volume (up/down) and
media (play/pause, stop, previous, next); with mute and hold keys.

Puts your computer into power-saving mode.

Closed Front View

# Icon Item Description

1

2 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick

CIR receiver

*

Receives signals from a remote control.

(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.

*Only for certain models.

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Left View

1234 5 6

# Icon Item Description

1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

2 Ethernet (RJ-45)

port

3 External display

(VGA) port

4 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections.

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

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

Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

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

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.

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

camera).

stereo walkman, mp3 player)

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

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Right View

12345678

12

# Icon Item Description

1 USB 2.0 port 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 RF-in port Accepts input signals from digital TV-tuner devices.

7 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.

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 to the emergency eject hole to eject the
optical drive tray when the computer is off.

(only for certain models)

8 Kensington lock slot 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.

Rear View

# Item Description

1

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

*Only for certain models.

Tuba

*

The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out
earthshaking movie-house audio.

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Bottom View

1

2
3

4

5

6

7

Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

Indicators

2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.

3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).

5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.

6 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged

use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

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

Icon Function Description

Power Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.

1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.

2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode.

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

green when in AC mode.

10 Chapter 1

Easy-Launch Buttons

Located on the left of the keyboard are the application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons.
They are: WLAN, Bluetooth and Backup.

Icon Function Description

Wireless LAN
communication button/
indicator

Bluetooth communication
button/indicator

Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data

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

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the
status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain
models)

backup.

Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader)

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

• Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.

• Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution

functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the
touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.

• Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only

for certain models) 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 (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3)

Execute Quickly click

twice.

Select Click once. Tap once.

Drag Click and

hold, then
use finger on
the touchpad
to drag the
cursor.

Access
context
menu

Click once.

Tap twice (at the same speed
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.

Chapter 1 11

Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3)

Scroll Swipe up/down/left/right

using Acer FingerNav 4­way control function
(Manufacturing option).

Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons)

The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two-click buttons.

• 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 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.

Access

Click once.

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.

context menu

NOTE: Illustrations are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model

purchased.

NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to

finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase
the touchpad's responsiveness.

NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under

Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.

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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 numeric keypad

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

Lock key Description

Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are

in uppercase.

Num Lock When Num Lock is on, the numeric 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.

Scroll Lock <Fn> +

<F12>

The keyboard has a numeric keypad with cursor-control 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

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.

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.

Chapter 1 13

Windows Keys

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

Key Description

Windows
key

Application
key

Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start
button; it launches the Start menu.
It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions:

< >: Open or close the Start menu

< > + <D>: Display the desktop

< > + <E>: Open Windows Explore

< > + <F>: Search for a file or folder

< > + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets

< > + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or
switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)

< > + <M>: Minimizes all windows

< > + <R>: Open the Run dialog box

< > + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar

< > + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center

< > + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center

< > + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box

< > + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows to the desktop

< > + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-

D

< > + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows
Sidebar

<CTRL> + < > + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)

<CTRL> + < > + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the

taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not

function as described.

This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the
application's context menu.

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Hot Keys

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

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

Hotkey Icon Function Description

<Fn> + <F2> System property Starts System Property for displaying system

information.

<Fn> + <F3> Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.

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

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

screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

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

power. Press any key to return.

<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

<Fn> + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume.

<Fn> + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

Special Key (only for certain models)

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. Either press < > on the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of

the keyboard.

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. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the

upper-center of the keyboard.

NOTE: This function varies according to the language settings.

Chapter 1 15

Windows Mobility Center

The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can
quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings
include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on/off, external display settings,
synchronization status and presentation settings.

Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on
or off, Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities.

To launch Windows Mobility Center:

q Use the shortcut key < > + <X>.

q Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel.

q Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the Start menu.

q Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking in the system tray and select Windows Mobility

Center.

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Using the System Utilities

Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models)

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

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

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

Chapter 1 17

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

Note:

Start Control Panel Display

Settings (2)

Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor

Apply OK

Start All Programs Acer GridVista

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 type Aspire 7738: Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600 (2.2 GHz)

Aspire 7738G: Intel® Core™2 Duo T9550 (2.66 GHz) and Intel®

Core™2 Quad Q9000
Aspire 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG: Intel CM900 ; Intel PDC T4200
Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series: AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core

mobile processor 2.1GHz
AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra dual-core mobile processor 2.1GHz
Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor 2.1GHz

Core logic Aspire 7738/7738G: Mobile Intel® GM45/PM45 Express Chipset

Aspire 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG: Mobile Intel® GL40 Express
Chipset

Aspire 7535/7535G/7235: AMD M780G Chipset

CPU package Aspire 7738/7738G and Aspire 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG: 478-pin

micro-FCPGA
Aspire 7535/7535G/7235: Socket S1

CPU core voltage Aspire 7738/7738G and Aspire 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG:

1.0375V to 1.3V
Aspire 7535/7535G/7235: 1.35V to 1.5V

CPU Fan True Value Table

DTS(degree C) Fan Speed (rpm) Acoustic Level (dBA)

45-50 0-3000 29

55-66 0-3300 33

68-74 3300-3800 38

78-83 3800-4100 40

86-91 4100-4800 40

Throttling 50%: On= 99 C; OFF=93 C

OS shut down at 105 C; H/W shot down at 110 .C

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Phoenix

BIOS Version 1.04c

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller Built-in

Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory)

DIMM socket number 2 sockets

Supports memory size per socket 2048MB

Supports maximum memory size 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM)

Supports DIMM type DDR 3 Synchronous DRAM; DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM

Supports DIMM Speed 667 MHz

Chapter 1 19

System Memory

Item Specification

Supports DIMM voltage 1.5V

Supports DIMM package 240-pin soDIMM

Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as

they match the above specifications.

Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory

0MB 1024MB 1024MB

0MB 2048MB 2048MB

1024MB 0MB 1024MB

1024MB 1024MB 2048MB

1024MB 2048MB 3072MB

2048MB 0MB 2048MB

2048MB 1024MB 3072MB

2048MB 2048MB 4096MB

0MB 4096MB 4096MB

4096MB 0MB 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.

Item Specification

LAN Chipset Broadcom BCM5784

Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Mbps

LAN connector type RJ45

LAN connector location Left side

Features Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver

Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0
PCI v2.2

Bluetooth Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300

Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate)

Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG

specification is ratified).

Interface USB 1.1

Connector type USB

20 Chapter 1

Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n

Item Specification

Chipset Aspire 7738/7738G: Shirley Peak 1*2MABG MM#897004/

Shirley Peak 1*2MMW MM#895361/Shirley Peak
1*2MMW MM#899541/Shirley Peak 3*3MMW MM#899545

Aspire 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG Series: QMI-AR5B91/
Foxconn Wireless XB63

Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series: Foxconn Wireless LAN
Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN/QMI Wireless LAN Atheros
AR5B91 1x2 BGN

Data throughput 11~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N

Protocol 802.11b+g, Draft-N

Interface PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module)

Hard Disk Drive

Item

Vendor &
Model
Name

Capacity
(MB)

Bytes per
sector

Data heads 3/4 2 3 4 2/4 2/4

Drive Format

Disks 2 2 2 2 NA NA

Spindle
speed
(RPM)

Performance Specifications

Buffer size 8MB 8MB 8MB 8MB 16MB 16MB

In ter fac e S ATA SATA SATA S ATA S ATA SATA

Max. media
transfer rate
(disk-buffer,
Mbytes/s)

DC Power Requirements

Voltage
tolerance

Seagate 2.5”
ST9160310AS
Toshiba 2.5”
Mk1655GSX
HGST 2.5”
HTS543216L9A300
WD 2.5"
WD1600BEVT­22ZCTO

160000 250000 320000 500000 320000 500000

512 512 512 512 512 512

5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 7200 RPM 7200 RPM

540 875

5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%

Seagate 2.5”
ST9250315AS
Toshiba 2.5”
Mk2555GSX
HGST 2.5"
HTS545025B9A3
00
WD 2.5”
WD2500BEVT­22ZCT0

(Max. 3.0 Gbit/s
Buffer-host data
transfer)

Seagate 2.5”
ST9320320AS
Toshiba 2.5”
Mk3255GSX
HGST 2.5"
HTS545032B9A3
00
WD 2.5"
WD3200BEVT­22ZCT0

875
(Max. 3.0 Gbit/s
Buffer-host data
transfer)

Seagate 2.5”
ST9500325AS
Toshiba 2.5”
Mk5055GSX
HGST 2.5"
HTS545050B9A
300
WD 2.5"
WD5000BEVT­22ZAT0

875
(Max. 3.0 Gbit/s
Buffer-host data
transfer)

Seagate 2.5”
ST9320423AS
HGST 2.5"
HTS723232L9A
360

Max. 3.0 Gbit/s
Buffer-host data
transfer

Seagate 2.5”
ST9500420AS

Max. 3.0 Gbit/s
Buffer-host data
transfer

Chapter 1 21

Optical Disc Drive

Item Specification

Vendor & model name PANASONIC BD COMBO 4X UJ-130A LF

PLDS BD COMBO 4X DS-4E1S LF
SONY BD COMBO 4X BC-5500S LF
PANASONIC SUPER-MULTI DRIVE 8X UJ880 LF
PLDS SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X DS-8A3S LF
SONY SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X AD-7580S LF
TOSHIBA SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X TS-L633B LF

Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:

Max 3.6Mbytes/sec

Sustained:
Max 10.08Mbytes/sec

Buffer Memory 2MB

Interface SATA

Applicable disc format Applicable disc format

CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video
CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-text

DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (3.9GB, 4.7GB) DVD-R DL,
DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW

CD:
CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT
CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Standard Data
CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Photo CD, Multi-Session
CD-I (Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2, Ready, Bridge)
CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) - Audio & Text/Video
Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1 Video
CD-R (Orange Book Part)
CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book Part Volume1 & Volume 2
Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid type
US & US+ RW
DVD:
DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual
DVD-Video (Book 1.1)
DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G)
DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General & Authoring
DVD+R (Version 1.0)
DVD+RW
DVD-RW (Non CPRM & CPRM)
DVD°”R Dual

Loading mechanism Load: Manual

Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)
(b) Release by ATAPI command
(c) Emergency Release

Power Requirement

Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5% (Operating)

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Blu-Ray Disc Drive

Item Specification

Vendor & model name HLDS BD COMBO DRIVE TRAY DL 4X CT10 LF

Performance

With CD Disc With DVD Disc With Blu-ray Disc

Specification

Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:

Max 3.6Mbytes/sec

Sustained:
Max 10.08Mbytes/sec

Sustained:
Max 11 Mbytes/sec

Buffer Memory 2MB 4.5 MB

Interface SATA

Applicable disc format Applicable disc format

CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD,
Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-text

DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (3.9GB, 4.7GB) DVD-R DL, DVD-RW,
DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW

CD:
CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT
CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Standard Data
CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Photo CD, Multi-Session
CD-I (Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2, Ready, Bridge)
CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) - Audio & Text/Video
Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1 Video
CD-R (Orange Book Part)
CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book Part Volume1 & Volume 2
Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid type
US & US+ RW
DVD:
DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual
DVD-Video (Book 1.1)
DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G)
DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General & Authoring
DVD+R (Version 1.0)
DVD+RW
DVD-RW (Non CPRM & CPRM)
DVD+/-R Dual
Blu-Ray:
BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL

Loading mechanism Load: Manual

Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)
(b) Release by ATAPI command
(c) Emergency Release

Power Requirement

Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5% (Operating)

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller Realtek ALC888S

Audio onboard or optional Built-in

Chapter 1 23

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Mono or Stereo Stereo

Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex

Compatibility HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3

content

Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate)

Internal microphone Yes

Internal speaker / Quantity Yes/2.1 (2W speakers)

Video Memory

Item Specification

Chipset Aspire 7738/7738G and Aspire 7735/7735G/7735Z/

7735ZG Series:

• Mobile Intel

• Mobile Intel

• NVIDIA

®

GL40 Express Chipset*

®

GM45 Express Chipset*

®

GeForce® GT 130M*

Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series:

• ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics*

• ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570*

Memory size 1024M/512M GDDR3/

USB

Item Specification

Chipset Aspire 7738/7738G and Aspire 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG

Series: ICH-9M
Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series: AMD SB700/

USB Compliancy Level 2.0

OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller

Number of USB ports 4

Location Two on the right side/two on the left side

Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

System Board Major Chips

Item Controller

Core logic Aspire 7738/7738G and 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG:

Mobile Intel® GM45/GL40/PM45
Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series: ATI RS780MN

USB 2.0 Aspire 7738/7738G and 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG

Series: Intel ICH-9M
Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series: AMD SB700

Super I/O controller N/A

24 Chapter 1

System Board Major Chips

Item Controller

MODEM Aspire 7738/7738G and 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG

Series: Fox+LSI AM5 V2H 1.5_3.3V Aus/Foxconn Delphi­AM5 V2H 1.5_3.3v AUS T60M951
Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series:
Foxconn Delphi-AM5 V2H 1.5_3.3v T60M951

Bluetooth Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300

Wireless 802.11 b/g/n Aspire 7738/7738G: Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG2

Shirley Peak 5100 ME enable / MM#899541; Lan Intel
WLAN 512AG_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100
MM#897004;Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG2 Shirley
Peak 5100 ME enable / MM#899541;Lan Intel WLAN
533AN_MMWG2 Shirley Peak 5300 ME enable /
MM#899545

Aspire 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG: Lan Intel WLAN
512AN_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895361; Lan Intel
WLAN 512AG_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100
MM#897004;Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG2 Shirley
Peak 5100 ME enable / MM#899541

Aspire 7535/7535G/7235: Foxconn FOX_ATH_XB63
Foxconn Atheros XB63 minicard b/g; Foxconn Wireless
LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN;Foxconn Wireless LAN
Wireless LAN Ralink RT2700E 1x2 BGN;QMI Wireless
LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN (EM303);Foxconn
Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM)

5 in 1 Card Reader Alcon AU6433

Audio Codec Realtek ALC888s

Keyboard

Item Specification

Keyboard controller Winbond WPC773L

Total number of keypads 103-/104-/107-key keyboard

Windows logo key Yes

Internal & external keyboard work

Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes

simultaneously

Battery

Item Specification

Vendor SONY/SANYO/PANASONIC/SIMPLO

Battery Type Li-ion

Pack capacity 4400/4800mAh

Number of battery cell 6/8

Package configuration 3/4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel

LCD 17.3” inch

Item Specification

Vendor & model name AUO/CMO/LPL/Samsung

Screen Diagonal (mm) 17.3 inches

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LCD 17.3” inch



Item Specification

Display resolution (pixels) 17.3" WXGA+ Glare

Pixel Pitch 0.204 x 0.204

Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical Stripe

Display Mode Normally White

Typical White Luminance (NIT)

220

also called Brightness

Luminance Uniformity 1.25 max.

Contrast Ratio 400 typical

Response Time msec 8

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

AC Adaptor

Item Specification

Input 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz/

Output 19V 4.74A 65W/90W/120W

System Power Management

ACPI mode Power Management

Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off completely.

Soft Off (G2/S5) OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are

turned off completely.

Working (G0/S0) Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be

power managed in this state.

Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down

VGA Suspend
PCMCIA Suspend
Audio Power Down
Hard Disk Power Down
CD-ROM Power Down
Super I/O Low Power mode

Save to Disk (S4) Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system

states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole
system.

26 Chapter 1

Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility

Main

CPU Type:
CPU Speed:
IDE0 Model Name:
I D E 0 S e r i a l N u mb er :
IDE1 Model Name:
I D E 1 S e r i a l N u mb er :
ATAPI Model Name:
System BIOS Version:
VGA BIOS Version:
KBC Version:
Serial Number:
Asset Tag Number:
Product Name:
Manufacturer Name:
UUID:

Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU T6600 @ 2.20GHz

2.20GHz
XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX)
XXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX)
VX.XX
XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX
XX.XX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
None
Aspire 7738
Acer
XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX

None
None

F1
Esc

Help
Exit

Select Item
Select Menu

Change Values
Select Sub-Menu

-/+
Enter

F9
F10

Setup Defaults
S a v e a n d E x i t

Information Security Boot Exit

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).

Your 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.

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Navigating the BIOS Utility

There are five menu options: Information, Main, 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 change 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

Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility

Main

CPU Type:
CPU Speed:
IDE0 Model Name:
I D E 0 S e r i a l Nu mb er :
IDE1 Model Name:
I D E 1 S e r i a l Nu mb er :
ATAPI Model Name:
System BIOS Version:
VGA BIOS Version:
KBC Version:
Serial Number:
Asset Tag Number:
Product Name:
Manufacturer Name:
UUID:

Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU T6600 @ 2.20GHz

2.20GHz
XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX)
XXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX)
VX.XX
XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX
XX.XX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
None
Aspire 7738
Acer
XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX

None
None

F1
Esc

Help
Exit

Select Item
Select Menu

Change Values
Select Sub-Menu

-/+
Enter

F9
F10

Setup Defaults
S a v e a n d E x i t

Information Security Boot Exit

Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility

Main

CPU Type:
CPU Speed:
IDE0 Model Name:
I D E 0 S e r i a l N u m b er :
ATAPI Model Name:
System BIOS Version:
VGA BIOS Version:

KBC Version:
Serial Number:
Asset Tag Number:
Product Name:
Manufacturer Name:
UUID:

AMD Turion (tm) X2 Dual-Core Mobile RM-72

2.10GHz
XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX)
XXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX)
VX.XX
XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX

XX.XX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
None
Aspire 7535
Acer
XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX

F1
Esc

Help
Exit

Select Item
Select Menu

Change Values
Select Sub-Menu

-/+
Enter

F9
F10

Setup Defaults
S a v e a n d E x i t

Information Security Boot Exit

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

Aspire 7738/7738G and Aspire 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG Series:

Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series:

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.

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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.

IDE0 Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master.

IDE0 Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.

IDE1 Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on secondary IDE master.

IDE1 Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on secondary 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.

KBC Ver This field shows the keyboard

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 construction,

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

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Main

Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility

Main

Item Specific Help

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

System Time:

System Date:

System Memory:
Extended Memory:
Video Memory:

Quiet Boot:
Network Boot:
F12 Boot Menu:
D2D Recovery:
SATAMode

F1
Esc

Help
Exit

Select Item
Select Menu

Change Values
Select Sub-Menu

-/+
Enter

F9
F10

Setup Defaults
S a v e a n d E xi t

Information Security

Boot

Exit

[]
[]

:10:10

03/30/2009

640 KB
957 MB
6 4 M B

[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[AHCI]

10

Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility

Main

Item Specific Help

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

System Time:

System Date:

Total Memory:

Video Memory:

Quiet Boot:
Network Boot:
F12 Boot Menu:
D2D Recovery:
SATAMode

F1
Esc

Help
Exit

Select Item
Select Menu

Change Values
Select Sub-Menu

-/+
Enter

F9
F10

Setup Defaults
S a v e a n d E x i t

Information Security

Boot

Exit

[]
[]

:10:10

03/31/2009

4096 KB

1024 MB

[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[AHCI Mode]

10

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

Aspire 7738/7738G and Aspire 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG Series:

Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series:

NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ.

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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-hour format.

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

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

Memory size is fixed to 640MB

Total Memory This field reports the total memory size of the

system. For Aspire 8530 Series only.

Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the

extended memory in the system.

Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB

VGA Memory Shows the VGA memory size.

Quiet Boot Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or

not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or
enabled.

Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and
Summary Screen is disabled.

Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and
Summary Screen is enabled.

Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN

(remote server).

F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST.

D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The

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

SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller

should operate.

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

year)

System Date

Option:

Enabled or Disabled

Option:

Enabled or Disabled

Option:

Disabled or Enabled

Option:

Enabled or Disabled

Option: AHCI or IDE

NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is

because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.

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Security

Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility

Main

F1
Esc

Help
Exit

Select Item
Select Menu

Change Values
Select Sub-Menu

-/+
Enter

F9
F10

Setup Defaults
S a v e a n d E x i t

Information Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

Supervisor Password
c o n t r o l s a cc es s of t h e
whole setup utility.
I t c a n b e u s e d t o b o o t
u p w h e n P a s s wo rd o n
boot is enabled.

Supervisor Password s:
User Password s:

:

S e t U s e r P a s sw or d
Set Password

P a s s w o r d o n Bo ot :

i

i

H D D P a s s w o rd i s

HDD

Set Supervisor Password

Clear
Clear
Clear

[Enter]
[Enter]

[Disabled]

[]Enter

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

NOTE: Please refer to “Remove HDD/BIOS Password” section if you need to know how to remove HDD/BIOS

Password.

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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

User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password.

HDD Password Is Shows the setting of the hard disk password.

Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password.

When 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.

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

user 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.

Set HDD Password Enter HDD Password.

Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not

while 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 setup.

Clear or Set

Clear or Set

Clear or Set

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.

Setting a Password

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

1. Use the up/down keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The
Set Supervisor Password box appears:

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:

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1. Use the up/down keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The
Set Password box appears:

2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and 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 F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Changing a Password

1. Use the up/down keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The
Set Password box appears:

2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and 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.

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.

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

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Boot

Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility

Main

Item Specific Help

U s e < > o r < > t o
select a device, then
p r e s s < F 6 > t o m o v e i t
u p t h e l i s t , o r < F 5 >
t o m o v e i t d o w n t h e
list. Press <Esc> to
escape the menu.

Boot priority order:

F1
Esc

Help
Exit

Select Item
Select Menu

Change Values
Select Sub-Menu

-/+
Enter

F9
F10

Setup Defaults
S a v e a n d E x i t

Information Security Boot Exit

2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
7:

:
CD/DVD:
N e t w o r k B o o t : X X X v X X . X . X X X X X X X X X
USB HDD:
USB FDD:
U S B K e y :

8 : U S B C D / D V D R O M :

1: IDE0 HDD: XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX)

IDE1

XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-XX

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

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Exit

Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility

Main

Item Specific Help

E x i t S y s t e m S e t u p a n d
save your changes to
CMOS.

F1
Esc

Help
Exit

Select Item
Select Menu

Change Values
Select Sub-Menu

-/+
Enter

F9
F10

Setup Defaults
S a v e a n d E x i t

Information Security

Boot

Exit

Exit Discarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes

Exit Saving Changes

The Exit screen contains parameters that confirmed or discard the changes made to the parameters in the
BIOS Setup Utility.

The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

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Parameter Description

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

Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.

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.

BIOS Flash Utility

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 Flash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.

NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery disk at hand, then you should create a Crisis Disk (See “Steps for

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk” on page 117) before you use the Flash utility.

NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash.

NOTE: Please connect the AC adapter power supply when you run the Flash 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.

Follow the steps below to run the Flash utility:

1. Rename the BIOS file as “XXXXXXX.FD”

2. Copy the “XXXXXXX.FD” file to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Disk.

3. Turn off the system power.

4. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and Crisis Disk to any USB port.

5. Make sure the AC adapter is connected to a power outlet and plugged in to the system.

6. Power on the system from an off state (i.e. cold boot) while holding down the Fn + ESC key.

7. After POST, release Fn + ESC key. The system should boot from the USB device and perform crisis

recovery action.

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Remove HDD Password

This section teaches you how to remove HDD password:

Remove HDD Password:

• If you key in the wrong HDD password thrice, “HDD password error code” will appear on the

screen. See the image below.

• If you need to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run HDD_PW.EXE

1. Key in “hdd_pw 15494 0”

2. Select “2”

3. Choose one of the uppercase strings

• Reboot the system and key in “0KJFN42” or “UVEIQ96” as your HDD user password.

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Machine Disassembly and Replacement

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

• Hex 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.

Chapter 3

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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 the 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

Item Screw Color Part No.

B M2.5 x L7 Black 86.00E72.637

C M2 x L3 Silver 86.00F80.723

D M3 x L4 Silver 86.9A554.4R0

E M2.5 x L5 Black 86.00F87.735

F M2 x L4 Silver 86.9A552.4R0

G M2 x L2 Silver 86.00H06.622

H M2.5 x L7 Black 86.9A553.7R0

I M2 x L5 Silver 86.00G58.725

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External Module Disassembly Process

EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY

WLAN

BOARD

TURN OFF POWER

AND PERIPHERALS

UNPLUG POWER

CABLES

Fx1

BACK

COVER

Captive Screwx6

DIMM

MODULES

REMOVE BATTERY

PAC K

SD DUMMY CARD

Cx1

ODD

MODULE

OPTICAL DISK

DRIVE

OPTICAL
LOCKER

BRACKET

HDD 2

COVER

Captive Screwx2

Dx2

HDD 2

MODULE

HARD DISK

BRACKET

HARD DISK

DRIVE

Dx2

HDD 1

MODULE

HARD DISK

BRACKET

HARD DISK

DRIVE

Cx1

Bx1

TV TUNER

BOARD

Fx1

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.

Screw List

Item Screw Color Part No.

B M2.5 x L7 Black 86.00E72.637

C M2 x L3 Silver 86.00F80.723

D M3 x L4 Silver 86.9A554.4R0

F M2 x L4 Silver 86.9A552.4R0

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Removing the Battery Pack

1. Turn base unit over.

2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position.

Note: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. Please detach the

battery and follow local regulations for disposal.

3. Slide the battery release latch to the release position (a) to pop out the battery pack, then remove the
battery pack from the main unit (b).

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Removing the SD Dummy Card

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

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

3. Pull it out from the slot.

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module

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

2. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 45.

3. Release the two captive screws on the hard disk 2 module cover.

4. Lift and remove the HDD2 bay cover.

NOTE: The HDD2 module is available in certain models only. If your model does not have an HDD2, please

skip to the next section and disregard the steps for removing the HDD2 module below.

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5. Lift the HDD2 module and remove it from the HDD2 bay.

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

6. Remove the two screws (D) securing the hard disk to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the

bracket.

Size (Quantity) Color Torque Part No.

M3 x L4 (2) Silver 3.0 kgf-cm 86.9A554.4R0

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Removing the Back Cover

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

2. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module” on page 46.

4. Release the six captive screws securing the back cover.

5. Carefully lift and remove the back cover.

Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module

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

2. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 48.

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5. Remove the one screw (C) securing the hard disk drive 1 (HDD1) module to the system.

Size (Quantity) Color Torque Part No.

M2 x L3 (1) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 86.00F80.723

6. Lift the HDD1 module and remove it from the hard disk drive bay.

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

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7. Remove the two screws (D) securing the hard disk to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the
bracket.

Size (Quantity) Color Torque Part No.

M3 x L4 (2) Silver 3.0 kgf-cm 86.9A554.4R0

Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only)

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

2. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module” on page 48.

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6. Detach the black antenna cable from the TV tuner card.

7. Remove the one screw (F) securing the TV tuner card to the system.

Size (Quantity) Color Torque Part No.

M2 x L4 (1) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 86.9A552.4R0

8. Release the TV tuner card from its connector and detach the card.

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Removing the Wireless LAN Card

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

2. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module” on page 48.

6. See “Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only)” on page 50.

7. For 2-antenna WLAN card, detach the black cable from connector 1 and the white cable from connector 2

on the WLAN card.

8. For 3-antenna WLAN card, detach the black cable from connector 1, the white cable from connector 2 and
the gray cable from connector 3 on the WLAN card.

9. Remove the one screw (F) on the WLAN card and detach the card.

Size (Quantity) Color Torque Part No.

M2 x L4 (1) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 86.9A552.4R0

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10. Release the wireless LAN card from its connector and detach the card.

Removing the DIMM Module

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

2. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module” on page 48.

6. See “Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only)” on page 50.

7. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 52.

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

9. Remove the DIMM module(s).

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Removing the Optical Drive Module

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

2. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module” on page 48.

6. See “Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only)” on page 50.

7. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 53.

9. Remove the one screw (B) securing the optical drive module to the system.

Size (Quantity) Color Torque Part No.

M2.5 x L7 (1) Black 3.0 kgf-cm 86.00E72.637

10. Slowly pull out the ODD module from the ODD drive bay.

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11. Remove the one screw (C) securing the locker bracket and remove the locker bracket from the optical
disk drive module.

Size (Quantity) Color Torque Part No.

M2 x L3 (1) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 86.00F80.723

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Main Unit Disassembly Process

MAIN UNIT

KEYBOARD

MAIN

BOARD

Fx1

MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY

LCD MODULE

Ex4

UPPER CASE

I x 2

HEATSINK

MODULE

CPU

SCREW X 4

MIDDLE COVER

FINGERPRINT

MODULE

F x 4

TOUCHPAD

MODULE

POWER BUTTON

BOARD

B x 15

VGA CARD

F x 2

MODEM

CARD

F x 2

LOWER CASE

F x 1

F x 2

POWER SAVING

BOARD

F x 2

F x 3

LAUNCH

BOARD

C x 2

USB

MODULE

F x 1

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

Screw List

Item Screw Color Part No.

B M2.5 x L6 Black 86,00E12.536

C M2 x L3 Silver 86.00F80723

E M2.5 x L5 Black 86.00F87.735

F M2 x L4 Silver 86.9A552.4R0

G M2 xL2 Silver 86.00H06.622

I M2 x L5 Silver 86.00G58.725

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Removing the Middle Cover

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

2. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module” on page 48.

6. See “Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only)” on page 50.

7. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 53.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 54.

10. Remove the fifteen screws (B) on the back cover.

Size (Quantity) Color Torque Part No.

M2.5 x L7(15) Black 3.0 kgf-cm 86.00E72.637

11. Remove the one screw (F) from the lower case.

Size (Quantity) Color Torq ue Part No.

M2 x L4 (1) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 86.9A552.4R0

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12. Carefully lift the middle cover and turn it over on the keyboard area.

13. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the white media FFC cable (b) from the powersaving board on the

middle cover.

14. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the black power saving FFC cable (b) from the power saving board
on the middle cover.

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15. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the the power button FFC cable (b) from the power button board on
the middle cover.

16. Remove the two screws (F) securing the power saving board to the middle cover.

Size (Quantity) Color Torque Part No.

M2 x L4 (2) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 86.9A552.4R0

17. Detach the power saving board.

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18. Remove the two screws (F) securing the power button board to the middle cover.

Size (Quantity) Color Torq ue Part No.

M2 x L4 (2) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 86.9A552.4R0

19. Detach the power button board.

Removing the Keyboard

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

2. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module” on page 48.

6. See “Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only)” on page 50.

7. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 53.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 54.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57.

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11. Release the keyboard from the latches and turn it over on the touchpad area.

12. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the keyboard cable (b) from its connector on the main board and

detach the keyboard.

Removing the LCD Module

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

2. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module” on page 48.

6. See “Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only)” on page 50.

7. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 53.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 54.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57.

11. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60.

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12. Remove the DC-IN cable from its connector on the main board.

13. Remove the LCD cable from its connector on the main board.

14. Release the cables from the latches.

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15. Carefully pull out the wireless antenna cables from the hole(s).

16. Remove the four screws (E) from the left and right hinges.

Size (Quantity) Color Torque Part No.

M2.5 x L5 (4) Black 3.0 kgf-cm 86.00F87.735

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17. Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unit.

NOTE: When connecting the cables back to the unit, please note that the cables should be routed well.

Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case

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

2. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module” on page 48.

6. See “Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only)” on page 50.

7. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 53.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 54.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57.

11. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60.

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

13. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the launch cable (b) from its connector on the main board.

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14. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the Power Button FFC cable (b) from its connector on the main
board.

15. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the Power Saving FFC cable (b) from its connector on the main
board.

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16. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the fingerprint cable (b) from its connector on the main board.

17. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the touchpad cable (B) from its connector on the main board.

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18. Remove the two screws (I) securing the upper case to the system.

Size (Quantity) Color Torq ue Part No.

M2 x L5 (2) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 86.00G58.725

19. Remove the three screws (F) securing the the upper case to the system.

Size (Quantity) Color Torque Part No.

M2 x L4 (3) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 86.9A552.4R0

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20. Gently lift and detach the upper case from the lower case.

Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards

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

2. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module” on page 48.

6. See “Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only)” on page 50.

7. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 53.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 54.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57.

11. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60.

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

13. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 64.

14. Remove the four screws (F) securing the touchpad and fingerprint/button bracket to the upper case.

Size (Quantity) Color Torque Part No.

M2 x L4 (4) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 86.9A552.4R0

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15. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the touchpad cable (b) from the touchpad board. Release the latch
(c) and disconnect the fingerprint/ button cable (d) from the fingerprint/ button board.

16. Lift and detach the touchpad and fingerprint/button bracket.

17. Detach the fingerprint/button board.

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18. Pry to loosen the touchpad board.

WARNING: The touchpad board is glued to the upper case, only remove the touchpad board if it is defective.

19. Detach the touchpad board from the upper case.

Note: Circuit boards > 10cm

above. Please detach the circuit boards and follow the local regulations for disposal.

2

has been highlighted with the yellow square as shown in the figure

Removing the Launch Board

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

2. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module” on page 48.

6. See “Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only)” on page 50.

7. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 53.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 54.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57.

11. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60.

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

13. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 64.

14. See “Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards” on page 68.

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15. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the launch cable (b) from the launch board.

16. Remove the two screws (C) securing the launch board to the upper case.

Size (Quantity) Color Torque Part No.

M2 x L3 (2) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 86.00F80.723

17. Detach the launch board.

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Removing the USB Board Module

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

2. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module” on page 48.

6. See “Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only)” on page 50.

7. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 53.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 54.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57.

11. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60.

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

13. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 64.

14. See “Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards” on page 68.

15. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 70.

16. Remove the one screw (F) securing the USB board to the lower case.

Size (Quantity) Color Torque Part No.

M2 x L4 (1) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 86.9A552.4R0

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17. Remove the USB board module from the lower case.

18. Disconnect the USB cable from its connectors on the USB board and on the main board.

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Removing the Modem Module

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

2. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module” on page 48.

6. See “Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only)” on page 50.

7. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 53.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 54.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57.

11. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60.

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

13. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 64.

14. See “Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards” on page 68.

15. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 70.

16. See “Removing the USB Board Module” on page 72.

17. Disconnect the modem cable from the main board.

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18. Remove the two screws (F) securing the modem board module to the lower case.

Size (Quantity) Color Torq ue Part No.

M2 x L4 (2) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 86.9A552.4R0

19. Remove the modem board from the lower case.

Removing the Main Board

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

2. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module” on page 48.

6. See “Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only)” on page 50.

7. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 53.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 54.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57.

11. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60.

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

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13. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 64.

14. See “Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards” on page 68.

15. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 70.

16. See “Removing the USB Board Module” on page 72.

17. See “Removing the Modem Module” on page 74.

18. Disconnect the subwoofer/speaker cable from its connector on the main board.

19. Disconnect the speaker cable from its connector on the main board.

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20. Remove the one screw (F) securing the main board in place.

Size (Quantity) Color Torq ue Part No.

M2 x L4 (1) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 86.9A552.4R0

Note: RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as shown in the figure above. Please

detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal.

Note: Circuit boards > 10cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow square as shown in the figure

above. Please detach the circuit boards and follow the local regulations for disposal.

21. Lift the main board gently and remove it carefully from the lower case..

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Removing the Heatsink Module

NOTE: There are two version of heatsink module. For this section, we are going to use the Discrete model.

The UMA version looks like the picture below:

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

2. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module” on page 48.

6. See “Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only)” on page 50.

7. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 53.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 54.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57.

11. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60.

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

13. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 64.

14. See “Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards” on page 68.

15. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 70.

16. See “Removing the USB Board Module” on page 72.

17. See “Removing the Modem Module” on page 74.

18. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 75.

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19. Disconnect the heatsink connector from its connector on the main board.

20. Loosen the four screws securing the heatsink module in the order shown.

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21. Loosen the four screws securing the hreatsink module to the VGA board.

22. Carefully lift up the heatsink module.

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23. Remove the two screws (F) securing the VGA board to the main board

Size (Quantity) Color Torq ue Part No.

M2 x L4 (1) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 86.9A552.4R0

24. Release the VGA board from its connector and detach the board.

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Note: Circuit boards > 10cm

has been highlighted with the yellow square as shown in the figure

above. Please detach the circuit boards and follow the local regulations for disposal.

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Removing the CPU

NOTE: Aspire 7738/7738G and Aspire 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG Series uses the Intel® processor, while

Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series uses the AMD® processor. But the process in removing the CPU are
the same for all the models.

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

2. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module” on page 48.

6. See “Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only)” on page 50.

7. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 53.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 54.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57.

11. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60.

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

13. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 64.

14. See “Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards” on page 68.

15. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 70.

16. See “Removing the USB Board Module” on page 72.

17. See “Removing the Modem Module” on page 74.

18. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 75.

19. See “LCD Module Disassembly Process” on page 84.

20. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise to release the CPU.

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21. Lift up carefully to remove the CPU.

NOTE: When installing the CPU, make sure to install the CPU with Pin 1 at the corner as shown.

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LCD Module Disassembly Process

LCD MODULE

LCD BEZEL

Ex6

LCD ASSEMBLY

LEFT LCD

BRACKET

Ix4

RIGHT LCD

BRACKET

Ix4

LCD FPC

CABLE

LCD BACK PANEL

ANTENNAS

LCD MODULE DISASSEMBLY

WEB

CAMERA

Hx2

LEFT HINGE

RIGHT HINGE

Ex2

Ex2

MICROPHONE

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

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Screw List

Item Screw Color Part No.

C M2 x L3 Silver 86.00F80.723

E M2.5 x L5 Silver 86.00F87.735

H M2.5 x L7 Black 86.9A553.7R0

Removing the LCD Bezel

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

2. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module” on page 48.

6. See “Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only)” on page 50.

7. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 53.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 54.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57.

11. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60.

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

13. Remove the two screw covers at the bottom of the LCD bezel.

14. Remove the two screws (H) at the bottom of the LCD bezel..

Size (Quantity) Color Torque Part No.

M2.5 x L7 (2) Black 3.0 kgf-cm 86.9A553.7R0

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15. Remove the four screw covers at the top of the LCD bezel.

16. Remove the four screws (E) at the top of the LCD bezel.

Size (Quantity) Color Torque Part No.

M2.5 x L5 (4) Black 3.0 kgf-cm 86.00F87.735

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17. Remove the two screws (E) on the hinge cover as shown.

Size (Quantity) Color Torque Part No.

M2.5 x L5 (2) Black 3.0 kgf-cm 86.00F87.735

18. Carefully pry open the LCD bezel and remove it from the LCD panel.

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Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets

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

2. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module” on page 48.

6. See “Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only)” on page 50.

7. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 53.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 54.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57.

11. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60.

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

13. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 85.

14. Remove the four screws (E) on the left and right hinges as shown.

Size (Quantity) Color Torque Part No.

M2.5 x L5 (4) Black 3.0 kgf-cm 86.00F87.735

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15. Detach the FPC cable from its connector on the back of the LCD panel with brackets.

16. Remove the LCD panel with brackets from the back cover.

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Removing the LCD Brackets

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

2. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module” on page 48.

6. See “Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only)” on page 50.

7. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 53.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 54.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57.

11. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60.

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

13. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 85.

14. See “Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets” on page 88.

15. Remove the eight screws (C) securing the left and right LCD brackets to remove the brackets.

Size (Quantity) Color Torque Part No.

M2 x L3 (8) SIlver 1.6 kgf-cm 86.00F80.723

Removing the Web Camera

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

2. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module” on page 48.

6. See “Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only)” on page 50.

7. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 53.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 54.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57.

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11. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60.

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

13. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 85.

14. See “Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets” on page 88.

15. See “Removing the LCD Brackets” on page 90.

16. Disconnect the web camera cable from its connector on the web camera module.

17. Remove the web camera module from the LCD module back cover.

WARNING: The web camera module is glued to the LCD module back cover, only remove the web camera

module if it is defective.

Removing the Microphone Module

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

2. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module” on page 48.

6. See “Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only)” on page 50.

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7. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 53.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 54.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 57.

11. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60.

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

13. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 85.

14. See “Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets” on page 88.

15. See “Removing the LCD Brackets” on page 90.

16. See “Removing the Web Camera” on page 90.

17. Detach the microphone cable from its connector. Detach adhesive tapes that glue the microphone cable

to the back cover. Detach the microphone module.

18. Remove the microphone module from the LCD module back cover.

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