Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z, Aspire 7336, Aspire 7540 Service Manual

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Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series

Aspire 7540 Series

Service Guide

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Revision History

Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 and Aspire 7540 Series service guide.

Date Chapter Updates

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear

on screen.

NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional

information related to the current topic.

WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might

result from doing or not doing specific actions.

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to

avoid possible hardware or software problems.

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions

relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.

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Preface

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

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

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

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Table of Contents

System Specifications 1

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

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

Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Removing the Back Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Removing the Wireless LAN Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Removing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Removing the Heatsink Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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

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

Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

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Removing the USB Board Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Removing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing the Microphone Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

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

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Removing the LCD Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Removing the Web Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Removing the FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Troubleshooting 85

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

External Optical Disk Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Memory Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Connector Locations 103

Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 111

Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series and Aspire 7540 Series Exploded Diagram . . . . .112

Model Definition and Configuration 143

Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Test Compatible Components 171

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

Online Support Information 175

Index 177

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System Specifications

Features

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

Platform

For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series

• Intel

• Mobile Intel

• Acer InviLink

For Aspire 7540 Series

• AMD Better By Design Program, featuring:

Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:

• Intel

• Intel Celeron processor

• Mobile Intel

• Intel

• AMD Turion™ II Ultra dual-core processor*

• AMD Turion

• AMD Athlon

• AMD M880G Chipset

• Acer InviLink

Core™2 Duo processor

PM45/GM45/GL40 Express Chipset*

Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*

Pentium® mobile processor*

GM45/GL40 Express Chipset*

™

Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*

™

802.11b/g*

™

II dual-core processor

™

64 II dual-core processor

™

Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N

™

802.11b/g

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System Memory

• Dual-channel SDRAM support

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

Display and graphics

• 16:9 aspect ratio

• 17.3" HD+ 1600 x 900

For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series

• Mobile Intel

• NVIDIA

For Aspire 7540 Series

• ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570*

• ATI Radeon™ HD 4200 Graphics*

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GL40 Express Chipset

GM45 Express Chipset*

GeForce® G210M*

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• Screen resolution support

For UMA models: 640x480, 720x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x480, 1024x600, 1024x768, 1152x864, 1280x600, 1280x720, 1280x768, 1600x900

• For Discrete models: 800x600, 1024x768, 1152x862, 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280*800, 1360*768,

1600x900

Storage subsystem

• 2.5" hard disk drive

• Optical drive options:

• Blu-ray Disc

• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

• Multi-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

• Built-in microphone

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

Communication

• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*

• WLAN:

• Intel

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

• Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*

• WPAN: Bluetooth

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

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

Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 (For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series)

2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*

I/O Ports

• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* (For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series)

• Multi-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

™

port with HDCP support

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• Modem (RJ-11) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

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: 411 (W) x 274 (D) x 40/45.0 (H) mm

• 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.

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System Block Diagram

For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series:

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For Aspire 7540 Series:

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Your Acer Notebook tour

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

Front View

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# Icon Item Description

1 Acer Crystal Eye

webcam

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

3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models)

(Configuration may vary by models).

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# Icon Item Description

4 Wireless LAN

communication button/indicator

Bluetooth communication button/indicator

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

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.

5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

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

Power

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.

Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery

8 Click buttons

(left and right)

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

10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

11 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

12 Acer PowerSmart

key

13 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

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.

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

computer.

Puts your computer into power-saving mode.

Closed Front View

# Icon Item Description

1 Multi-in-1 card

reader

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

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

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Left View

12 3 4 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

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

Microphone jack

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).

(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

walkman, mp3 player)

Accepts inputs from external microphones.

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

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Right View

1234 567

# Icon Item Description

1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.

2 Optical disk access

indicator

3 Optical drive eject

button

4 Emergency eject

hole

5 Modem

(RJ-11) port

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.

Connects to a phone line.

6 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices

(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

7 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Rear View

# Item Description

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

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Bottom View

2 3

# Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Batter Lock Locks the battery in position.

3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.

4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.

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

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.

Indicators

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.

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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.

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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.

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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-

< > + <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.

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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.

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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 7736/7336 Series:

Intel® Core™2 Duo P8800 PGA (2.66 GHz) Intel® Core™2 Duo T6500 PGA (2.1 GHz)

Intel Celeron 900 PGA (2.2 GHz) Aspire 7736Z Series: Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200 PGA (2.0 GHz) Aspire 7540 Series: AMD Turion II M520 2.3 GHz

AMD Athlon II M320 2.1 GHz AMD Turion M620 2.5 GHz

Core logic Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45/GL40

Express Chipset Aspire 7540 Series: AMD M880G Chipset

CPU package Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: 478-pin micro-FCPGA

Aspire 7540 Series: Socket S1

CPU core voltage Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series:: 1.0375V to 1.3V

Aspire 7540 Series: 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

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 4GB for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM)

Supports DIMM type DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM

Supports DIMM Speed 667 MHz

Supports DIMM voltage 1.5V

Supports DIMM package 240-pin soDIMM

Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: v1.16 Aspire 7540 Series: v1.07

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System Memory

Item Specification

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 1.0b/2.0/3.0 PCI v2.2

Bluetooth Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1

Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate)

Protocol Bluetooth 2.1

Interface USB

Connector type USB

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Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n

Item Specification

Chipset Aspire 7736 series: Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG

Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373;Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895361

Aspire 7736Z Series: Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM)

Aspire 7336 series: QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) EM306

Aspire 7540 Series: QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) EM306; Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM)

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 HGST 2.5"

Capacity (MB) 160000 250000 320000 500000

Bytes per sector 512 512 512 512

Data heads 3/4 2 3 4

Drive Format

Disks2222

Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM

Performance Specifications

Buffer size 8MB 8MB 8MB 8MB

InterfaceSATASATASATASATA

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

DC Power Requirements

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

HTS545016B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F/ W:C60F

540 875

HGST 2.5" HTS545025B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F/ W:C60F WD 2.5" WD2500BEVT22ZCT0 ML160 SATA LF F/ W:11 .01A 11

(Max. 3.0 Gbit/s Bufferhost data transfer)

HGST 2.5" HTS545032B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F/W: C60F

875 (Max. 3.0 Gbit/s Bufferhost data transfer)

WD 2.5" WD5000BEVT22ZAT0 ML250 SATA LF F/W:01.01A01

875 (Max. 3.0 Gbit/s Bufferhost data transfer)

Optical Disc Drive

Item Specification

Vendor & model name HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X GT30N LF

TOSHIBA Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X TS-L633C 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

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Optical Disc Drive

Item Specification

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)

Blu-Ray Disc Drive

Item Specification

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

SONY BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X BC-5500S 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

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Blu-Ray Disc Drive

Item Specification

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

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

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 (1.5 W speakers)

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Video Memory

Item Specification

Chipset Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series:

• Mobile Intel

• NVIDIA® GeForce® G210M*

GL40 Express Chipset*

GM45 Express Chipset*

Aspire 7540 Series:

• ATI Radeon™ HD 200 Graphics*

• ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570*

Memory size 1024M DDR3

USB

Item Specification

Chipset Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: ICH9M

Aspire 7540 Series: AMD SB710

USB Compliancy Level 2.0

OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller

Number of USB ports 5

Location Three 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 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Mobile Intel® GM45/

GL40/PM45 Aspire 7540 Series: ATI RS780MN

USB 2.0 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Intel ICH-9M

Aspire 7540 Series: AMD SB710

Super I/O controller N/A

MODEM Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Lite-On Conexant -

Unizion 1.5_3.3v AUS RD02-D330; Foxconn Delphi-AM5 V2H 1.5_3.3v AUS T60M951; Aspire 7540 Series: Foxconn Delphi-AM5 V2H 1.5_3.3v AUS T60M951

Bluetooth Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Foxconn Bluetooth BRM

2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) Aspire 7540 Series: Foxconn BCM2046 V2.1

(T60H928.33)

Wireless 802.11 b/g/n Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Lan Intel WLAN

512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373; Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM); Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895361;QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) EM306

Aspire 7540 Series: QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) EM306;Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM);

Multi-in-1 Card Reader Realtek RTS5159

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System Board Major Chips



Item Controller

Audio Codec Realtek ALC888s

Keyboard

Item Specification

Keyboard controller Winbond WPCE773

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

Screen Diagonal (mm) 17.3 inches

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

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AC Adaptor

Item Specification

Output 19V, 65W/90W

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.

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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 e r : IDE1 Model Name: I D E 1 S e r i a l N u m b e r : 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 T6500 @ 2.10GHz

2.10GHz XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX None None XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 7736 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

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

Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU T6500 @ 2.10GHz

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 e r : ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version:

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

AMD Turion (tm) II Dual-Core Mobile M520

2.30GHz XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX

XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 7540 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 7736/7736Z/7336 Series:

Aspire 7540 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 x i t

Information Security

Boot

Exit

[] []

:10:10

03/30/2009

640 KB 957 MB 6 4 M B

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

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]

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

Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series:

Aspire 7540 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 c c e s s o f t h e whole setup utility. I t c a n b e u s e d t o bo ot u p w h e n P a s s w o r d o n boot is enabled.

Supervisor Password s: User Password s:

S e t U s e r P a s s w o r d Set Password

P a s s w o r d o n B o o t :

H D D P a s s w o r d 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

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.

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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 107) 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.

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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.

A M2.5 x L4 Black 86.00H59.734

B M2 x L4 Silver 86.9A552.4R0

C M2.5 x L6 Black 86.00E12.536

D M2.5 x L10 Black 86.00F84.73A

E M2.5 x L5 Black 86.00F87.735

F M3 x L4 Silver 86.9A554.4R0

G M2.5 x L3.5 Silver 86.9A536.3R5

H M2 x L3 Silver 86.9A552.3R0

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External Module Disassembly Process

EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY

WLAN

BOARD

TURN OFF POWER

AND PERIPHERALS

UNPLUG POWER

CABLES

Bx1

BACK

COVER

Screwx6

DIMM

MODULES

REMOVE BATTERY

PAC K

SD DUMMY CARD

Hx1

ODD

MODULE

OPTICAL DISK

DRIVE

OPTICAL

LOCKER

BRACKET

CPU

Fx2

HDD

MODULE

HARD DISK

BRACKET

HARD DISK

DRIVE

Ax1

THERMAL

MODULE

Cx4

Cx1

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.

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Screw List

Item Screw Color Part No.

A M2.5 x L4 Black 86.00H59.734

B M2 x L4 Silver 86.9A552.4R0

C M2.5 x L6 Black 86.00E12.536

F M3 x L4 Silver 86.9A554.4R0

G M2.5 x L3.5 Silver 86.9A536.3R5

H M2 x L3 Silver 86.9A552.3R0

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Removing the SD Dummy Card

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

2. Pull it out from the slot.

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Removing the Battery Pack

1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.

2. Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up.

3. 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.

4. 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 Back Cover

1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.

2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

3. Remove the four screws (C) on the back cover.

Size (Quantity) Color To rqu e Part No.

M2.5 x L6 (4) Black 3.0 kgf-cm 86.00E12.536

4. Remove the four captive screws on the back cover.

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5. Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the back cover.

6. Carefully lift and remove the back cover.

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.

2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46.

4. Remove the one screw (A) securing the hard disk drive module to the system.

Size (Quantity) Color To rqu e Part No.

M2.5 x L4 (1) Black 3.0 kgf-cm 86.00H59.734

5. Pull the plastic tab in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the HDD module from the connector.

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6. Lift the HDD module and remove it from the HDD bay.

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

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

bracket.

Size (Quantity) Color To rqu e Part No.

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

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Removing the Wireless LAN Card

1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.

2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48.

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

on the WLAN card.

6. Remove the one screw (B) on the WLAN card and detach the card.

Size (Quantity) Color To rqu e Part No.

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

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

Removing the DIMM Module

1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.

2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50.

6. Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM sockets to release the DIMMs.

7. Remove the DIMM module(s).

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Removing the Heatsink Module

Fan Cable

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 SD Dummy Card” on page 44.

2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50.

6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 51.

7. Disconnect the fan cable connector from its connector on the main board.

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8. Loosen the six screws securing the heatsink module in the order shown.

UMA

NOTE: For the UMA model, loosen the four screws securing the heatsink module in the order shown.l

9. Carefully lift up the heatsink module.

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Removing the CPU

NOTE: Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series uses the Intel® processor, while Aspire 7540 Series uses the AMD®

processor. But the process in removing the CPU are the same for all the models.

1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.

2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50.

6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 51.

7. See “Removing the Heatsink Module” on page 52.

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

9. Lift up carefully to remove the CPU.

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

Removing the Optical Drive Module

1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.

2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50.

6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 51.

7. See “Removing the Heatsink Module” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the CPU” on page 54.

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

Size (Quantity) Color To rqu e Part No.

M2.5 x L6 (1) Black 3.0 kgf-cm 86.00E12.536

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

11. Remove the one screw (H) securing the locker bracket and remove the locker bracket from the optical

disk drive module.

Size (Quantity) Color To rqu e Part No.

M2 x L3 (1) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 86.9A552.3R0

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Main Unit Disassembly Process

MAIN UNIT

KEYBOARD

MAIN

BOARD

Hx1

MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY

LCD MODULE

Dx4

UPPER CASE

Bx2, Cx4

MIDDLE COVER

FINGERPRINT

MODULE

Bx2

TOUCHPAD

MODULE

MICROPHONE

MODULE

Cx12, Ax5, Gx1

MODEM

CARD

Fx1

LOWER CASE

USB

MODULE

Ax1

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

Screw List

Item Screw Color Part No.

A M2.5 x L4 Black 86.00H59.734

B M2 x L4 Silver 86.9A552.4R0

C M2.5 x L6 Black 86.00E12.536

G M2.5 x L3.5 Silver 86.9A536.3R5

H M2 x L3 Silver 86.9A552.3R0

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Removing the Middle Cover

1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.

2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50.

6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 51.

7. See “Removing the Heatsink Module” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the CPU” on page 54.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 55.

10. Remove the twelve (C) from the lower case.

Size (Quantity) Color To rqu e Part No.

M2.5 x L6 (11) Black 3.0 kgf-cm 86.00E12.536

11. Remove the five screws (A) from the lower case.

Size (Quantity) Color Tor que Part No.

M2.5 x L4 (5) Black 3.0 kgf-cm 86.00H59.734

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12. Remove the one screw (G) from the lower case.

Size (Quantity) Color Tor que Part No.

M2.5 x L3.5 (1) Silver 3.0 kgf-cm 86.9A536.3R5

13. Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. Open the LCD panel.

14. Carefully pry and lift the middle cover.

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Removing the Keyboard

1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.

2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50.

6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 51.

7. See “Removing the Heatsink Module” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the CPU” on page 54.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 55.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 58.

11. Release the keyboard from the latches.

12. Turn it over on the touchpad area.

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13. 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 SD Dummy Card” on page 44.

2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50.

6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 51.

7. See “Removing the Heatsink Module” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the CPU” on page 54.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 55.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 58.

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

12. Release the wireless antenna cables from the latches and carefully pull out the wireless antenna cables

from the hole..

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

14. Remove the four screws (D) from the left and right hinges.

Size (Quantity) Color To rqu e Part No.

M2.5 x L10 (4) Black 3.0 kgf-cm 86.00F84.73A

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15. 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 SD Dummy Card” on page 44.

2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50.

6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 51.

7. See “Removing the Heatsink Module” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the CPU” on page 54.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 55.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 58.

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 fingerprint cable (b) from its connector on the main board.

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

15. Disconnect the left speaker cable from its connector on the main board.

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16. Remove the two screws (B) securing the upper case to the system.

Size (Quantity) Color Tor que Part No.

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

17. Remove the four screws (C) securing the upper case to the system.

Size (Quantity) Color Tor que Part No.

M2.5 x L6 (4) Black 3.0 kgf-cm 86.00E12.536

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

Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards

1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.

2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50.

6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 51.

7. See “Removing the Heatsink Module” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the CPU” on page 54.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 55.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 58.

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 63.

14. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the fingerprint/ button cable (b) from the fingerprint/ button board.

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15. Detach the fingerprint/ button cable and touchpad cable from the upper case.

16. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the touchpad cable (b) from the touchpad board.

17. Remove the two screws (B) securing the touchpad and fingerprint/button bracket to the upper case.

Size (Quantity) Color To rqu e Part No.

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

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

19. Detach the fingerprint/button board.

20. Pry to loosen the touchpad board and detach the touchpad board from the upper case.

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

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 USB Board Module

1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.

2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50.

6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 51.

7. See “Removing the Heatsink Module” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 55.

9. See “Removing the CPU” on page 54.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 58.

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 63.

14. See “Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards” on page 66.

15. Disconnect the USB cable from its connector on the main board and release the cable from the latches.

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

Size (Quantity) Color To rqu e Part No.

M2.5 x L4 (1) Black 3.0 kgf-cm 86.00H59.734

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

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Removing the Modem Board

1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.

2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50.

6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 51.

7. See “Removing the Heatsink Module” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the CPU” on page 54.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 55.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 58.

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 63.

14. See “Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards” on page 66.

15. See “Removing the USB Board Module” on page 69.

16. Disconnect the modem cable from its connector on the main board.

17. Remove the one screw (??) on the modem board and detach the modem board.

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18. Remove the modem board module from the main board.

Removing the Bluetooth Board

1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.

2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50.

6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 51.

7. See “Removing the Heatsink Module” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the CPU” on page 54.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 55.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 58.

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 63.

14. See “Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards” on page 66.

15. See “Removing the USB Board Module” on page 69.

16. See “Removing the Modem Board” on page 71.

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17. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from its connector on the main board.

18. Detach the bluetooth card.

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Removing the Microphone Module

1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.

2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50.

6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 51.

7. See “Removing the Heatsink Module” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the CPU” on page 54.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 55.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 58.

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 63.

14. See “Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards” on page 66.

15. See “Removing the USB Board Module” on page 69.

16. See “Removing the Modem Board” on page 71.

17. See “Removing the Bluetooth Board” on page 72.

18. Disconnect the microphone cable from its connector on the main board.

19. Detach the microphone module.

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Removing the Main Board

1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.

2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50.

6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 51.

7. See “Removing the Heatsink Module” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the CPU” on page 54.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 55.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 58.

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 63.

14. See “Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards” on page 66.

15. See “Removing the USB Board Module” on page 69.

16. See “Removing the Modem Board” on page 71.

17. See “Removing the Bluetooth Board” on page 72.

18. See “Removing the Microphone Module” on page 74.

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

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

Size (Quantity) Color Tor que Part No.

M2 x L3 (1) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 86.9A552.3R0

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 > 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.

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

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LCD Module Disassembly Process

LCD MODULE

LCD BEZEL

Ex6

LCD ASSEMBLY

LEFT LCD

BRACKET

Hx3

RIGHT LCD

BRACKET

LCD FPC

CABLE

LCD BACK PANEL

ANTENNAS

LCD MODULE DISASSEMBLY

WEB

CAMERA

LEFT HINGE

RIGHT HINGE

Ex2

Hx3

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

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Screw List

Item Screw Color Part No.

E M2.5 x L5 (6) Black 86.00F87.735

H M2 x L3 Silver 86.9A552.3R0

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Removing the LCD Bezel

1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.

2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50.

6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 51.

7. See “Removing the Heatsink Module” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the CPU” on page 54.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 55.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 58.

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

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

13. Remove the six screw covers on the LCD bezel.

14. Remove the six screws (E) on the LCD bezel. .

Size (Quantity) Color To rqu e Part No.

M2.5 x L5 (6) Black 3.0 kgf-cm 86.00F87.735

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

Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets

1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.

2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50.

6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 51.

7. See “Removing the Heatsink Module” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the CPU” on page 54.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 55.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 58.

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 78.

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

Size (Quantity) Color To rqu e Part No.

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

15. Disconnect the web camera cable from its connector on the LCD bezel.

16. Remove the LCD panel with brackets from the LCD bezel.

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Removing the LCD Brackets

1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.

2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50.

6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 51.

7. See “Removing the Heatsink Module” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the CPU” on page 54.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 55.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 58.

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 78.

14. See “Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets” on page 79.

15. Remove the six screws (H) securing the left and right LCD brackets to remove the brackets.

Size (Quantity) Color To rqu e Part No.

M2 x L3 (6) Silver 86.9A552.3R0

Removing the Web Camera

1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.

2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50.

6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 51.

7. See “Removing the Heatsink Module” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the CPU” on page 54.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 55.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 58.

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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 78.

14. See “Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets” on page 79.

15. Pry to remove the web camera module from the LCD bezel.

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 FPC Cable

1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.

2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50.

6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 51.

7. See “Removing the Heatsink Module” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the CPU” on page 54.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 55.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 58.

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 78.

14. See “Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets” on page 79.

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15. Detach all adhesive tapes and any cable that is glued to the LCD panel.

16. Detach the FPC cable from its connector on the back of the LCD panel.

17. Disconnect the FPC cable from the LCD panel.

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Removing the Antennas

1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.

2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48.

5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50.

6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 51.

7. See “Removing the Heatsink Module” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the CPU” on page 54.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 55.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 58.

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 78.

14. See “Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets” on page 79.

15. See “Removing the Web Camera” on page 81.

16. See “Removing the FPC Cable” on page 82.

17. Release the antenna cables from the aluminium notches as shown.

NOTE: There is no need to remove the antenna unless you really need to replace it.

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Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.

NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or

modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.

1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

2. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating

the same operation.

3. Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.

Symptoms (Verified) Go To

Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on.)

POST does not complete. No beep or error codes are indicated.

POST detects an error and displayed messages on screen.

Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others).

Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems).

“Power System Check” on page 87.

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 88

“Undetermined Problems” on page 102

“Error Message List” on page 90

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 88

Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 88

“Intermittent Problems” on page 101 “Undetermined Problems” on page 102

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System Check Procedures

External Diskette Drive Check

Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required.

NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause

damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.

Do the following to select the test device.

1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.

2. See if FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test.

3. Follow the instructions in the message window.

If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board.

If the error still remains:

1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module.

2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

3. Replace the main board.

External Optical Disk Drive Check

Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or optical disk drive. Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have any label attached to it. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail.

Do the following to select the test device:

1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.

2. See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test.

3. Follow the instructions in the message window.

If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board. If the error still remains:

1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

3. Replace the main board.

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check

Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested.

If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board.

If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test.

If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

1. Reconnect the keyboard cables.

2. Replace the keyboard.

3. Replace the main board.

The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer:

• Numeric keypad

• External keyboard

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If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation.

Memory Check

Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system.

1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program (please refer to main board.

2. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.

3. Press F2 in the test items.

4. Follow the instructions in the message window.

NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error.

Power System Check

To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources:

1. Remove the battery pack.

2. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied.

3. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by

the battery pack.

If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list:

• “Check the Power Adapter” on page 87

• “Check the Battery Pack” on page 88

Check the Power Adapter

Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figure

Pin 1: +19 to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground

1. If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter.

2. If the voltage is within the range, do the following:

• Replace the System board.

• If the problem is not corrected, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 102.

• If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step.

NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect.

3. If the power-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct

continuity and installation.

4. If the operational charge does not work, see “Check the Battery Pack” on page 88.

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Check the Battery Pack

To check the battery pack, do the following:

From Software:

1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel.

2. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total

Battery Power Remaining are correct.

3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter.

4. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging.

From Hardware:

1. Power off the computer.

2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground).

3. If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.

To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer.

If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. Re-install the battery pack.

If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the DC/DC charger board.

Touchpad Check

If the touchpad doesn’t work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

1. Reconnect the touchpad cables.

2. Replace the touchpad.

3. Replace the system board.

After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message

The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first.

NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU

replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU.

This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer.

If the symptom is not listed, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 102.

The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function.

NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware

device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured.

NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter

Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.

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Index of Error Messages

Error Code List

Error Codes Error Messages

006 Equipment Configuration Error

Causes:

1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch

2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before “Equipment

Configuration Error”)

010 Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh)

070 Real Time Clock Error

071 CMOS Battery Bad

072 CMOS Checksum Error

110 System disabled.

Incorrect password is specified.

<No error code> Battery critical LOW

In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, no message will show.

<No error code> Thermal critical High

In this situation BIOS will shut down system, not show message.

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Error Message List

Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector.

“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board

Stuck Key see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 86.

Keyboard error see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 86.

Keyboard Controller Failed see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 86.

Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard

Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup

Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM

System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM

Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM

System battery is dead - Replace and run Setup

System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used

System timer error RTC battery

Real time clock error RTC battery

Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used

Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS

Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in

Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in

System cache error - Cache disabled System board

CPU ID: System board

DMA Test Failed DIMM

Software NMI Failed DIMM

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

System board

Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.

RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then

reboot system.

Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.

System board

Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.

System board

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility. DIMM System board

BIOS Setup Utility See “External Diskette Drive Check” on page 86.

BIOS Setup Utility

System board

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Error Message List

Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM

System board

Device Address Conflict Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

RTC battery System board

Allocation Error for device Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

RTC battery System board

Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM

BIOS ROM System board

Fixed Disk n None

Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM

System board

I/O device IRQ conflict Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

RTC battery System board

Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly

identified. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board

Error Message List

No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank.

No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank.

No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. But you can see POST on an external CRT.

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 87..

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. System board.

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 87..

Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board

Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board

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Error Message List

No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST.

No beep during POST but system runs correctly.

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. System board

Speaker System board

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Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z, Aspire 7336, Aspire 7540 Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

System Specifications

Features

System Block Diagram

Your Acer Notebook tour

Right View

Indicators

Easy-Launch Buttons

Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader)

Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons)

Using the Keyboard

Lock Keys and numeric keypad

Windows Keys

Hot Keys

Special Key (only for certain models)

Windows Mobility Center

Using the System Utilities

Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models)

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

Navigating the BIOS Utility

Information

Main

Security

Boot

Exit

BIOS Flash Utility

Remove HDD Password

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

Disassembly Requirements

General Information

Pre-disassembly Instructions

Disassembly Process

External Module Disassembly Process

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the SD Dummy Card

Removing the Battery Pack

Removing the Back Cover

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

Removing the Wireless LAN Card

Removing the DIMM Module

Removing the Heatsink Module

Removing the CPU

Removing the Optical Drive Module

Main Unit Disassembly Process

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the Middle Cover

Removing the Keyboard

Removing the LCD Module

Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case

Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards

Removing the USB Board Module

Removing the Modem Board

Removing the Bluetooth Board

Removing the Microphone Module

Removing the Main Board

LCD Module Disassembly Process

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the LCD Bezel

Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets

Removing the LCD Brackets

Removing the Web Camera

Removing the FPC Cable

Removing the Antennas

Troubleshooting

System Check Procedures

External Diskette Drive Check

External Optical Disk Drive Check

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check

Memory Check

Power System Check

Touchpad Check

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message

Index of Error Messages