Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 5530 Acer
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Aspire 5530/5530G Series Service Guide PRINTED IN T AIW AN Service guide files and updates are availab le on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.
II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the up dates made on Aspire 5530/5530G Series se rvice guid e. Date Chapter Up date s.
III Copyright Copyright © 2008 by Acer Incorporated. All rights rese rved. No part of this pub lication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into a.
IV Conventions The following conventi ons are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appe ar on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. W ARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
V Preface Before using this information and the product it s upports, please read the fo llowing general info rma tion. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all techni cal information relating to the BASIC CON FIGUR A TION decided for Acer's global product offering.
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VII T able of Contents System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIII T able of Contents Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart .
IX T able of Contents Replacing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 26 Replacing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Replacing the Tou ch Pad Bra cket .
X T able of Contents Aspire 5530 FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174 Model Definition and Configuration 184 Aspire 5530 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many feature: NOTE: Items marked with * d enote only selected mode ls.
2 Chapter 1 Audio • Dolby® certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting low-frequency effects • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers • T rue5.
Chapter 1 3 I/O interface • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) • Four USB 2.0 ports • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • Consumer infrared (CIR ) po rt .
4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram.
Chapter 1 5 Y our Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, le t us show you around you r new computer . Front V iew No. Icon Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 2 Acer Crystal Ey e Web came ra for video communication.
6 Chapter 1 Closed Front V iew 10 Click buttons (left, center* and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer Finge rNav 4-way control function (only for certain models).
Chapter 1 7 Left V iew No. Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 Acer EasyPort IV connector Connects to Acer EasyPort IV . 3 Ethernet (RJ-4 5) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.
8 Chapter 1 Right V iew Rear V iew No. Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active.
Chapter 1 9 Bottom V iew No. Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory .
10 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators: The front panel ind icators are visible e ven when the compute r cover is closed. NOTE: 1. Chargi ng: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully ch arg ed: The light shows green when in AC mode.
Chapter 1 11 T ouchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) The following items show you how to use the to uchp ad with Acer Bio- Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor . • Press the left (1) and right (4) b uttons locat ed beneath the touchpad to perform selecti on and execution functions.
12 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor , lock, Windows, fun ction and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can to ggle on and off.
Chapter 1 13 W indows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndow s-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key ha s the same effect as clicking on the Windows St art button; it launches the S tart menu.
14 Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’s controls like screen brightness, volume out put and the BIOS utility . T o activate hot keys, press and hold the < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Chapter 1 15 Special Key Y ou can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar si gn at the upper-center an d/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold <Alt Gr> and the n press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard .
16 Chapter 1 Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bi o-Protection Fi ngerprint Solu tion is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Micr osoft Windows ope rating system.
Chapter 1 17 Double (vertical), T riple (primary at left), T riple (pri mary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently . Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allo win g two displays to be partitioned independently .
18 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU Fan T rue V alue T able • CPU DTS Throttling 50% point = 100C; /recover 85C BIOS Cache System Memory Item Specification CPU type.
Chapter 1 19 Memory Combinations NOTE: Above table lists s ome system memory configur ations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations.
20 Chapter 1 Wireless Module 802.1 1b/g Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Chipset BCM4312 Data throughput 54Mbps Protocol 802.1 1b/g Interface pci-E Item Specification V endo r & Model .
Chapter 1 21 Super-Multi Combo Module Item Specification Manufacturer and Model Sony DL 8X AD-7560S T oshiba DL 8X TS-L63 3A T ype Drawer type Interface SA T A Data T ransfer Modes • PIO Mode4 • DMA Multiword Mode2 • UL TRA DMA Mode2 Buffer Memory Size 2 MB Maximum Write S p eed • CD-R Max.
22 Chapter 1 Combo Drive Module Audio Interface Item Spec ification Manufacturer and Model Sony NEC Optiarc BC-5500S-AR T yp e Drawer lo ading Interface SA T A Data T ransfer Modes • PIO m ode • DMA • Ultra DMA33 Buffer Memory Size 4.
Chapter 1 23 Vid eo M em or y USB Interface System Board Major Chips Keyboard Battery 6 Cell Item Specification Chipset RS780MN for UMA, M82ME-XT/M86ME for Discrete Memory size Up to 512MB for Discrete SKU Item Specification Chipset AMD SB700 USB Compliancy Level Support USB 1.
24 Chapter 1 Battery 8 Cell LCD 15.4” Item Specification V endo r & model name Sanyo & AS07B32 Sony & AS07B 42 Panasonic & AS07B52 Simplo & AS07B72 Battery T ype Li-ion Li-ion Li.
Chapter 1 25 LCD Camera LCD Inverter AC Adapter System Power Manag ement Item Specification V endor Bison Electro nics Suyin Model Name BN30V4O7-010 CN0314-SN30-OV03-1 T ype Fixed Fixed Dimension (L x W x H mm) W 9 * L 65 * H 5.3 mm 65* 9.0 * 5.30+/-0.
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Chapter 2 27 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration prog ram built into y our computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our computer is alre ady properly configured and optimi zed, and you do not need to run this utility .
28 Chapter 2 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer ha rdware information. NOTE: The system information is su bject to diff erent models. Parameter Description CPU T ype This field shows the CP U type and spee d of the system.
Chapter 2 29 Main The Main screen allows th e user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable bo ot option and recovery . NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ . The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
30 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to c onfigu re the various advanced BIOS options. IMPORT ANT : Making incorrect settings to item s on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless you have experience adjus ti ng these items, we re commend that you leave these setti ngs at the default values.
Chapter 2 31 On chip SA T A Enable On chip SA T A. Option : Enabled or Disabled SA T A Class ID Select the SA T A Class ID. Option: IDE-ACHI Class , HyperFlash Class, IDE-HyperFlash Class, IDE Native Mode , Raid Class, ACHI Class, or IDE Legacy Mode SA T A IDE Combined mode Set SA T A IDE Combined mode.
32 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mputer from unautho ri zed use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Chapter 2 33 Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. T ype a password in the “Ente r New Password” field.
34 Chapter 2 Changing a Password 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Password box appears. 2. T ype the current passw or d in the Enter Curr en t Pa ssw or d field and press Enter .
Chapter 2 35 Power The Power screen allows th e user to co nfig ure CPU and power management options. The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter setting s. Parameter Description Option Enable ACPI (debug only) Enable or disable ACPI BIOS.
36 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot devices to l oad the operating syste m. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk dr ive and the DVD drive in the module bay .
Chapter 2 37 AMD The AMD screen allows the user to configure memory , thermal management options, a nd device wakeup behavior . Parameter Description Submenu Items CBS Options Manage common platform BIOS settings.
38 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made an d qui t th e BIOS Utility . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setu p and save your changes to CMOS.
Chapter 2 39 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following con ditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash util ity to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
40 Chapter 2 DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order , for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1.
Chapter 2 41 W inFlash Utility Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Double click the WinFlash executable. The Destination Dire ctory screen displays. 2. Click Star t . A warning screen displays. 3. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays.
42 Chapter 2 Removing HDD Passwords This section provide you with remo ving HDD /BIOS password method: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three time, HDD p assword error code displays on the screen. T o reset the HDD p assword, perform the following step s: 1.
Chapter 2 43 Remove BIOS Pas sword: • If you key in wrong Supervisor Password for thre e time, “System Disabled” would display on the screen. See the image below . • If you need to solve BIOS password locked problem, you can run BIOS_PW .EXE 1.
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Chapter 2 45 Removing BIOS Passwords: T o clear the password, perform the following steps: 1. From a D OS prompt , Execute clnpwd.exe 2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen. The onscreen message determines whether the func ti on is successful or not.
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Chapter 3 47 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting .
48 Chapter 3 General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make su re that you do the following: 1. T urn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cab les from the system.
Chapter 3 49 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graph ic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicin g .
50 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn computer over . 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock l atch to the unlock p osition. 3. Slide and hold the batte ry release latch to the rele ase posi tion (1), the n slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2).
Chapter 3 51 Removing the SD dummy card 1. Push the SD dummy card in to eject it. 2. Grasp the card and pull it out from the slot..
52 Chapter 3 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 1. Push the ExpressCard dummy card in to eject it. 2. Grasp the card and pull it out from the slot..
Chapter 3 53 Removing the Lower Covers 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 51. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 52. 4. Remove the two screws from the memory and WLAN bays and l oosen the two captive HDD bay screws.
54 Chapter 3 6. Remove the HDD cover as shown. 7. Remove the WLAN cover as shown..
Chapter 3 55 Removing the DIMM Modules 1. Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. Remove the Memory Module cover See “Removing the Lo wer Covers” on page 53. 3. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release th e DIMM module.
56 Chapter 3 Removing the WLAN Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. Remove the WLAN cover . See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 53. 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WL AN board. 4. Move the antenna cables away and remove the tw o scre ws on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board.
Chapter 3 57 5. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. NOTE: When re-attaching the antenna to the WLAN boar d, make sure the cables are arran ged un der the WLAN bracket.
58 Chapter 3 Removing the TV tuner Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 53. 1. Remove the securing screw , located on th e WLAN bracket, and remove the bracket. NOTE: Move the antenna cables out of the way to allo w for ea sier access.
Chapter 3 59 3. Disconnect the cable from the TV tuner module. 4. Remove the two securing screws. 5. Remove the tv tuner module. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype TV T uner Module M2*3 (NL) 2.
60 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. Remove the HDD cover , See “R emoving the Lower Covers” on page 53. 3. Use the mylar tab to slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to remove.
Chapter 3 61 4. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to the carrier . 5. Remove the HDD from the carrier . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD Carrier M3*3 (NL) 4.
62 Chapter 3 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. Remove the Memory cover . See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 53. 3. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. 4. Grasp the front panel of the ODD and pull to remove from the main unit.
Chapter 3 63 5. Remove the three screws securing the ODD bracket and re move the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive module. 6. Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject th e ODD tray . 7. Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover and remove.
64 Chapter 3 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Color Part No. Switch Cover M2*3 (NL) 2 LCD Module M2.
Chapter 3 65 Finger Print Reader M2*3 (NL) 1 Upper Right Saddle M2*3 (NL) 2 Left S peaker Mo dule M2.5*4 (NL) 2 Upper left Saddle M2.5*4 (NL) 2 T ouch Pad Bracket M2*3 (NL) 2 eKey Board M2*3 (NL) 1 Switch Board M2.5*4 (NL) 1 Right S peaker Module M2.5*4 (NL) 2 TV Board M2.
66 Chapter 3 Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover ma y cause damage to the outer casing. It is recommended that only fingers are us ed to remove the Switch Cover . 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50.
Chapter 3 67 Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50.. 2. Push down on th e two latches securing the keyboard to the u pper case.
68 Chapter 3 Removing the Antenna W ARNING: Do not attempt to pull the antenna cables under the WLAN bracket to prevent stripping of the cable. 1. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 56. 2. Remove the securing screw , located on th e WLAN bracket, and remove the bracket.
Chapter 3 69 4. Using one hand, pull the cables comp letely through the battery housing. NOTE: Do not remove the adhesive tape. 5. Push the cables through the chassis, then turn over the computer and pull them completely through.
70 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Module 1. Remove the Antenna. Remove the Antenna. See “Removing the Antenna” on page 68. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the bottom of the chassis. 3. T urn the computer over . Disc o nnect the LCD, MIC and back light cables from the top panel.
Chapter 3 71 4. Remove the four securing screws (two on each side) conne cting the LCD module. 5. Carefully remove the LCD module from th e chassis. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Hinges (Red call out) M2.5*6 (NL) 2 LCD Hinges (Blue call out) M2.
72 Chapter 3 Removing the Upper Cover 1. Remove the LCD Module. See “Removing the LCD Modul e” on page 70. 2. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the nine screws on the bottom panel. 3. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the five screws on the top panel.
Chapter 3 73 4. Disconnect the seven cables from the mainboard as sho wn. Disconnect A as sho wn. Re lease the securing latche s and disconnect B as shown. Release the securing latches and disconnect C as shown. Release the securi ng latches and disconnect D as shown.
74 Chapter 3 5. Remove the upper cover by lifting upward from the chassis, rear edge first. Release the securing latches and disconnect E as shown. Release the securi ng latches and disconnect F as shown. Release the securing latch es and disconnect G as shown.
Chapter 3 75 6. T urn the upper cover over . Th e upper cover appears as follows..
76 Chapter 3 Removing the Finger Print Reader 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 72. 2. Remove the securing screw from the Finger Print Read er b oard, and ensure the FFC is free of the upper cover . 3. Remove the board bracket from the Upper Cover .
Chapter 3 77 Removing the Upper Right Saddle 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 72. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the upper saddle.
78 Chapter 3 Removing the Left Speaker Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 72. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the left speaker .
Chapter 3 79 5. Remove the left speaker module as shown. Removing the Upper Left Saddle 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 72. 2. Pull back the mylar cover to ex pose the top securing screw . 3. Remove the bottom securing screw . 4. While holding the cover back, re move the top securing screw .
80 Chapter 3 5. Firmly lift and rotate the saddle cou nter-clockwise to remove, paying attention to the securing clip. Removing the T ouch Pad Bracket 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 72. 2. Disconnect the T ouch Pad FFC from the T ouch Pad board.
Chapter 3 81 4. Remove the two securing screws from the T ouch Pad bracket. 5. Remove the T ouch Pad bracket. IMPORT ANT : The T ouch Pad cannot be removed individually .
82 Chapter 3 Removing the Launch Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Left Saddle” on page 79. 2. Grasp the Lau n c h Bo ard an d li f t up to remove from th e U pp e r Co ve r . Removing the Media Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Left Saddle” on page 79.
Chapter 3 83 IMPORT ANT : Do not press on comp onents to prevent damage. Removing the eKey Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Right Saddle ” on page 77.
84 Chapter 3 4. Pry the eKey board off the Upper Cover . 5. Grasp the board and gently pull the FFC through th e Uppe r Cover ..
Chapter 3 85 Removing the Switch Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 72. 2. Remove the single securing screw . 3. Lift the switch board and FFC up and away from the upper cover .
86 Chapter 3 Removing the Right Speaker Module 1. Remove the U pper Cover . See “Rem oving the Uppe r Cover” on p age 72 . 2. Remove the two securing screws from the speaker module. 3. Disconnect the speaker cable from the mainboard. 4. Pull the cable completely through the housi ng, and remove the speaker module.
Chapter 3 87 Removing the TV Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 72. 2. Disconnect the antenna and cable from th e board. 3. Remove the two securing screws from the TV board. 4. Remove the TV board from the lower base. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype TV Board M2.
88 Chapter 3 Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 72. 2. Grasp the Bluetooth module and lift to remove. 3. Lift the Bluetooth module away from t he base an d disconnect the bluetoo th cable.
Chapter 3 89 Removing the USB Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 72. 2. See “Removing the Bluetooth Modu le” on page 88. 3. Remove cable from the USB board. 4. Remove the two securing screws from the USB board and lift clear of the chassis.
90 Chapter 3 Removing the Modem Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 72. 2. Remove securing screw from the modem module. 3. Lift the module and disconnect the modem cabl e as shown in the following images.
Chapter 3 91 Removing the Subwoofer Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 72. 2. Disconnect the subwoofer cable as shown. 3. Remove the two securing screws from the subwoofer module and lift the subwoofer clear of the chassis.
92 Chapter 3 Removing the Main Board 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 67. 3. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 70. 4. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 72. 5. Disconnect the three cables fro m the bottom right of the mainb oard as shown.
Chapter 3 93 7. Remove the two securing screws from the Mainboard. 8. Remove the main board, rightside first, as shown. 9. Lift the power jack clear of power port on the Lower Cover .
94 Chapter 3 Removing the RJ-1 1 Port 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 72. 2. See “Removing the Right S peaker Module” on page 86. 3. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 92. 4. Remove the RJ-1 1 cable from its housing. 5. Using the tweezers to grasp the end of the cable to detach from the base.
Chapter 3 95 Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 70. 3. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 72. 4. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 92. 5. Remove the eight securing screws from the Thermal Modules.
96 Chapter 3 7. Lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard..
Chapter 3 97 Removing the CPU 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 72. 3. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 92. 4. See “Removing the Therma l Module ” on page 95. 5. Using a flat screwdriver , turn the CPU socket la tch counter-clockwise 180° to release the CPU.
98 Chapter 3 Removing the VGA Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 72. 3. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 92. 4. Remove the two securing scr ews from the VGA Module. 5. The VGA module lifts automatical ly from the mainboard.
Chapter 3 99 LCD Module Disa ssembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Color Part No. LCD Bezel M2.5*5 (NL) 4 Black Inverter Board M2.5*5 (NL) 1 Black Camera Module M2*3 (NL) 2 Black Camera Board M2*3 (NL) 1 Black LCD Panel M2 .
100 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 70. 3. Remove the two upper and two lower bezel screw ca ps. Remove the four securing scre ws from the LCD module. 4. Lift up the bezel, top side first, and remove it from the LCD Module.
Chapter 3 101 Removing the Inverter Board 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 70. 3. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 100. 4. Remove the securing tapes from the left and right sides of the Inverter board as shown.
102 Chapter 3 6. Disconnect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown..
Chapter 3 103 Removing the Camera Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 53. 3. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 56. 4. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 67. 5. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 70.
104 Chapter 3 9. Lift the Camera Module cle ar of the LCD Module. 10. Remove the securing screw from the camera board. 11 . Remove the camera board fro m the bracket.
Chapter 3 105 Removing the LCD Panel 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 53. 3. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 56. 4. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 67. 5. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 70.
106 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 53. 3. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 56. 4. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 67.
Chapter 3 107 Removing the Antennas 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 53. 3. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 56. 4. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 105. 5. Remove the strips holding the anten na cables in place.
108 Chapter 3 Removing the MIC Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 53. 3. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 56. 4. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 105. 5. Remove the strips holding the MIC Module cable in place.
Chapter 3 109 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the LCD Panel 1. Align the LCD brackets with the eight screw hole s (four on each side) on the LCD Pane l as shown. 2. Secure the LCD b rackets to the LCD panel. 3. T urn the panel over . Insert the LCD Panel cable into the LCD Panel as shown .
11 0 Chapter 3 4. Replace the MIC cable under the mylar tab strips, an d replace the MIC as sh ow n . Secu re the c ab l e by pressing down on the strips. 5. Replace the antenna cables and assembly . 6. Replace the tabs securing the left and right antennas to the LCD module.
Chapter 3 111 8. Secure the cable by pressing down on the securing strip. 9. Replac e the two securing screw s on th e LC D Module. 10. Replace the camera board in the bracket. 11 . Replace the securing screw on the camera board. 12. Replace the Ca mera Module in the bottom cover .
11 2 Chapter 3 14. Connect the Camera Module cable as shown. 15. Connect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown. 16. Connect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown. 17. Replace the in verter board and se cure with the two pro vided screws.
Chapter 3 11 3 Replacing the LCD Bezel 18. Replace the securing tapes from the left and right sides of the Inverter board as shown. NOTE: T uck the cables securely to prevent damage to the cables or module. 1. Align the edge of the bezel with the bo ttom cover and replace th e LCD Module.
11 4 Chapter 3 Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the VGA Module Replacing the CPU 1. Insert the VGA Module as shown. 2. Replace the tw o secu ring screws on the VGA Module. 1. Carefully turn the mainboard upside down (CPU side up), and insert the CPU into the CPU bracket as shown.
Chapter 3 11 5 Replacing the Thermal Module Replacing the RJ-1 1 Port 1. Align and place the Ther ma l Module in the mounting as shown. 2. Connect the fan module cable to the main board. 3. Replace the eight securing scr ews from the Therma l Module. 1.
11 6 Chapter 3 3. Replace the RJ-1 1 cable in its housing..
Chapter 3 11 7 Replacing the Mainboard 1. Replace the power jack in the Lower Cover. 2. Gently lower the mainboard, leftside first, on the lower base. Ensure the screw sockets are aligned. 3. Ensure that the Mainboa rd is face up (the Hea tsink and CPU are not visible).
11 8 Chapter 3 Replacing Subwoofer Module Replacing the Modem Module 6. Locate the Subwoofer on the lower cover , and replace the two securing screws. 7. Connect the subwoofer cable as shown. 1. Connect the modem cable and locate it over the screw socket.
Chapter 3 11 9 Replacing the USB Board 1. Angle the right side of the USB board into the lo wer base. Align th e screw sockets and replace the two securing screws. 2. Replace the cable on the USB board. 3. Replace the se curing screw on the mod em module.
120 Chapter 3 Replacing the Bluetooth Board Replacing the TV Board 1. Angle the TV board into the lower base and lower in to po sition. 2. Replace the two securing screws on the TV board. 3. Connect the antenna and single ca ble to the board. 1. While holding the Bluetooth module, connect the cable as show n .
Chapter 3 121 Replacing the Right Speaker Module 1. Replace the speaker module and insert the ca ble comple tely through the housing as shown. 2. Connect the speaker cable to the mainboard.
122 Chapter 3 3. Replace the two securing screws on the speaker module. Replacing the Switch Board Replacing the eKey Board 1. Insert the FFC through the Upper Cover . 1. Position the Switch Boar d over the screw socke t. 2. Replace the single securing screw .
Chapter 3 123 2. Insert the eKey board at an angle and press down to situate. 3. Replace the single screw 4. T urn the Upper Cover over and press the FFC down to secure in place.
124 Chapter 3 Replacing the Media Board 1. Insert the Media Board into the lower cover . If necessary , use a pry to press the board in place. IMPORT ANT : Do not press on comp onents to prevent damage. 2. Insert the FFC flush with the conne cto r and press the locking lever down to secure.
Chapter 3 125 Replacing the Upper Right Saddle 1. Insert the left edge into position and pivot the uppe r sad dle in place. 2. Replace the two securing screws on the upper saddle.
126 Chapter 3 Replacing the Launch Board Replacing the Finger Print Reader 1. Insert the left edge of the Lau nch Board into p lace and pivot the board down in place. 2. Insert the saddle in place, taking care to locate it over the alignment pi ns. 3.
Chapter 3 127 2. Replace the bracket as shown. 3. Replace the single secu ring screw ..
128 Chapter 3 Replacing the T ouch Pad Bracket IMPORT ANT : The T ouch Pad cannot b e removed individually . T o replace the T ouch Pad, replace the entire Upper Cover . 1. Replace the T ouch Pad bracket. 2. Replace th e two securing screws from the T ouch Pad bracket.
Chapter 3 129 Replacing the Left Speaker Module Replacing the Upper Cover 1. S tarting with the rear , align the upper cover with the lower cover , taking care to not force in place. 1. Align and repla ce the S peaker Module in the up per case. 2. Grasp both ends of the mylar cover to expose the housing.
130 Chapter 3 2. Connect the seven cables on the mainboard as shown. B C D E F G A.
Chapter 3 131 3. Replace the five screws on the top panel. 4. T urn the computer over . Replace the nine screws on the bottom panel. Replacing the LCD Module 1. Carefully align the L CD module over the hinge sockets and lower the mo dule into the cha ssis.
132 Chapter 3 2. Replace the four securing screws (two on each side) securing the LCD module. 3. Connect the LCD, MIC and back light cables. LCD cable MIC cable Back light cable.
Chapter 3 133 4. T urn the computer over and replace the two securing screws on the bottom of the chassis. Replacing the Antenna Cables Ensure that the three Antenna cables pass through the Mainboard and are accessible from the underside of lower cover .
134 Chapter 3 Replacing the Keyboard Replacing the Switch Cover 1. Align the FFC wi th the connector and press the latch down to secure. 2. T urn the keyboard over and press down to secu re. 1. Insert the left side of the switch cover and angle down in place.
Chapter 3 135 Replacing the TV T uner Module 4. Replace the tv tuner module. 5. Replace the two securing screws. 6. Connect the cabl e to th e TV tu ne r mo du l e.
136 Chapter 3 7. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the cable. 8. Replace bracket and secu re with provide d screw ..
Chapter 3 137 Replacing the WLAN Module Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Insert the WLAN board in to the WLAN socke t. 2. Replace the two screws to secure the module. 3. Connect the two antenna cables to the module. 1. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier .
138 Chapter 3 Replacing the DIMM Modules NOTE: T o replace DIMM Module 2, first remove DIMM Module 1. In this procedure , only DIMM Module 1 is shown. 3. Insert the HDD, interface side firs t, until HDD firmly slides in place. 1. Insert the DIMM Module flush with th e conne ctor and pr ess down to lock in place .
Chapter 3 139 Replacing the ODD Module 1. With the ODD tray in the eject position, replace the ODD cover on th e ne w OD D Mo dule. 2. Press the cover into the tray , bottom edge first, to secure. 3. T urn the ODD over and replace the th ree securing screws.
140 Chapter 3 Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Replace the Memory Cover . 2. Replace the single screw to secure in place. 3. Replace the WLAN Cover . 4. Repl ace the screw to secure in place. 5. Replace HDD Cover . 6. Replace the two screws to secure in place.
Chapter 3 141 Replacing the Express and SD Card T rays 1. Insert the Express Card and push into the slot until flush with the chassis cover . 2. Insert the SD Card and push into the sl ot until flush with the chassis cover .
142 Chapter 3.
Chapter 4 143 T roubleshooting Common Problems Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false e rrors and invalid system responses.
144 Chapter 4 Power On Issue If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following acti ons one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the fo llow ing actions one at a time to correct the problem.
Chapter 4 145 No Display Issue If the Displa y doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or V ideo If the POST or video doesn’t display , perform the foll owing actions one at a time to correct the problem.
146 Chapter 4 Abnormal V ideo Display If video displays abnormally , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the proble m. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. If permanent vertical/h orizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced.
Chapter 4 147 LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a ti me to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the foll owing actions one at a ti me to correct the pro blem.
148 Chapter 4 T ouchpad Failure If the To u c h p a d doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the probl em.
Chapter 4 149 Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced, p erform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. Navigate to Start ´ Control Panel ´ System and Maintenance ´ System ´ Device Manager .
150 Chapter 4 Internal Microphone Failure If the internal Microphone fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Microphone Problems If internal or external Mic rophones do no op erate correctl y , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
Chapter 4 151 HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not op erate correctly , perform the following ac ti ons one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Disconnect all external devices. 2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free.
152 Chapter 4 ODD Failure If the ODD fails, perform the following acti ons one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: ODD Not Operating Correctly If the ODD exhibits a.
Chapter 4 153 c. Check that th ere are no yellow exc l amation marks against the items in l D E ATA / ATA P I c o n t r o l l e r s . If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on t he device and uninstall and reinstall the driver . d. Check that there are no yellow excl amation marks against the items in DVD/CD-ROM drives .
154 Chapter 4 d. Repeat for the other A T A Devices shown if applicable. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the foll owing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Restart the computer and press F2 to e nter the BIOS Utility .
Chapter 4 155 USB Failure (Rightside) If the rightside USB port fails, perform the following actio ns one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Modem Function Failure If the internal Modem fails, perform the followin g actions one at a time to correct the problem.
156 Chapter 4 W ireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails, perform th e following actions one at a time to correct th e problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: EasyT ouch Button Failure If the Ace r EasyT ouch buttons fail, perform the following action s one at a time to correct the problem.
Chapter 4 157 MediaT ouch Button Failure If the Acer MediaT ouch buttons fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correc t the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Fingerprint Reader Failure If the Fingerp rint Reader fails, pe rform th e following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
158 Chapter 4 Thermal Unit Failure If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the follo wing actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: HDTV Switch Failure If the HDTV Switch fails, perform th e following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
Chapter 4 159 External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correc t th e problem. 1. T ry an alternative mouse. 2. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, i nsert new batteries a nd confirm there is a goo d connection.
160 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons th at have nothin g to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electros tatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring prob lem exists.
Chapter 4 161 POST Codes T ables These tables describe the POST codes, func tions, phases, an d comp one nts for the POST . Chipset POST Codes The following table details the chipset POST codes and functions used in the POST .
162 Chapter 4 3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers 3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values 42h Initialize interrupt vectors 45h POST device initialization 46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyri.
Chapter 4 163 87h Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) 88h Initializ e BIOS Dat a Area 89h Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) 8Ah Initiali ze Extended BIOS Data Area 8Bh T est an d.
164 Chapter 4 * If the BIOS detect s error 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512K RAM error), it di splays an additional word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating the address line or bi ts that failed. For example, 2C 0002 means address line 1 (bit one set) has failed. 2E 1020 means data bits 12 and 5 (bits 12 and 5 set) have failed in the lower 16 bits.
Chapter 5 165 Jumper and Connector Locations T op V iew Item Description Item D escription JL VDS1 LCD Connector JP13 FP/B Conn ector JP23 Acer backlight Connector J P27 Sub-Woofer Connector JP16 Powe.
166 Chapter 5 Bottom V iew Item Description Item Description PJP1 AC-IN Connector JSA T A2 HDD Connector JDOCK1 Dock Connector JMINI2 TV -Tuner Card Connector JRJ45 RJ45 Connector JMINI1 Wireless Card.
Chapter 2 167 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating proce dures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 5530. Aspire 5530 provide one Hardware Ope n Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery .
168 Chapter 5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a spec ial block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed.
Chapter 2 169 A progress screen displays. 7. The following message displays whe n the Crisis Diskette is created successfully . 8. Click OK to complete the process. 9. Insert the Crisis Disk in to the USB floppy drive attached to the BI OS flash failed system.
170 Chapter 5.
Chapter 6 171 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (F ield Repl aceable Unit) list ing in global configurations of Aspire 5530. Refer to this chapte r whenever ordering for parts to repair or fo r RMA (Return Merchan dise Author ization).
172 Chapter 6 Aspire 5530 Exploded Diagrams Discrete SKU Item Description Part Number 1H e a t P a d 2 S trip Cover 3 F/P B oard Bracket 4 F/P B oard Module 5 Upper Case with F/P Reader 6 Mainboard 7 .
Chapter 6 173 UMA SKU Item Description Part Number 1H e a t P a d 2 S trip Cover 3 F/P B oard Bracket 4 F/P B oard Module 5 Upper Case with F/P Reader 6 Mainboard 7 Fan Module 8 HDMI Module 9 Lower Ca.
174 Chapter 6 Aspire 5530 FRU List Category Description Part Number Adapter ADAPTER 65W 3PIN DEL T A SADP-65KB DF A ADAPTER 65W 3PIN DEL T A SADP65KB BFJA ADAPTER 65W 3PIN LITE-ON P A-1650-02AC ADAPTE.
Chapter 6 175 USB BOARD TV BOARD W/RF TV BOARD W/O RF MEDIA BOARD FINGER PRINT BOARD POWER BOARD FUNCTION BOARD BUTTON BOARD HDMI BOARD-UMA Cable RJ1 1 CABLE BLUE TOOTH CABLE USB CABLE Category Descri.
176 Chapter 6 TV BOARD CABLE MEDIA BOARD FFC ANTENNA-R ANTENNA-L T/P FFC POWER CORD US 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.001 POWER CORD EU 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.002 POWER CORD AUS 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.003 POWER CORD UK 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.004 POWER CORD CHINA 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.005 POWER CORD SWISS 3 PIN 27.
Chapter 6 177 Assembly STRIP COVER UPPER CASE ASSY W/FP UPPER CASE ASSY W/O FP T/P BRACKET LOWER CASE ASSY W/TV LOWER CASE ASSY W/OTV UPPER SADDLE-R UPPER SADDLE-L MINI PCI BRACKET -L FINGER PRINT BOA.
178 Chapter 6 RAM DOOR HDD DDOR MINI PCI DOOR CPU ODD DVD SUPER MUL TI DRIVE PIONEER DVR-TD08RS 0F A DVD SUPER MUL TI DRIVE TSST TS-L633A 0FA DVD SUPER MUL TI DRIVE P A NASONI C UJ-870S 0F A DVD SUPER.
Chapter 6 179 HDD HDD SA T A 120G 5400R PM HGST HTS542512K9SA00 0F A HDD SA T A 120G 5400R PM TOSHIBA MK1246GSX 0F A HDD SA T A 120G 5400R PM SEAGA TE ST9120817AS 0F A HDD SA T A 120G 5400R PM WD WD12.
180 Chapter 6 Keyboard KEYBOARD INTE(UI) BLACK AS KEYBOARD ARE BLACK AS KEYBOARD BE BLACK AS KEYBOARD BZ BLACK AS KEYBOARD CF BLACK AS KEYBOARD CH BLACK AS KEYBOARD CZ BLACK AS KEYBOARD DM BLACK AS KE.
Chapter 6 181 LCD COVER LCD BEZEL LCD BRACKET -R LCD BRACKET -L CAMERA MODULE-0.3M CAMERA BRACKET SCREW P AD Mainboard MB ASSY -UMA MB ASSY -DIS THERMAL P AD-L THERMAL P AD-S Category Description Part.
182 Chapter 6 Memory RAM 512MB DDRII 667 NANY A NT512 T64UH8B0FN-3C RAM 512MB DDRII 667 SAMSUNG M470T6464QZ3-CE6 RAM 512MB DDRII 667 SAMSUNG M470T6554EZ3-CE6 RAM 512MB DDRII 667 HYNIX HYMP164S64CP6-Y5.
Chapter 6 183 Screw List RUBBER FOOT -L RUBBER FOOT -S Accessories DVB-T ANTENNA SMB-P AL CONNECTOR P AL-F CONNECTOR Category Description Part Number SCREW SCR EW M2.5X4 (NL) SCREW SCR EW M2.5X6 (NL) SCREW SCR EW M2.5X1 0(NL) SCREW SCREW M 2D 2.5L K 4.
Appendix A 184 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 5530 Series Model RO Country Acer Part no Description CPU LCD DIMM 1 DIM M2 HDD 1 (GB) ODD Wire less LAN Bluetooth Finger Print AS553 0G702 G2 5Mi P A USA LX.AR V0X.0 01 AS5530G702G 25Mi VHP32A TUS1 MC 82MEXTHM2 56CO 2*1G/ 250/6L/5R/ CB_bg_FP_0.
185 Appendix A AS553 0G823 G3 2Bi PA A C L A - S panish LX.AR V0X.0 10 AS5530G823G 32Bi EM VHP32A TEA3 MC 82MEXTHM2 56CO 2G+1G/ 320/BT/8L/5R / CB_bg_FP_0. 3D_HG_ES22 AT U Z M82 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO2 GBII6 SO1 GBII 6 N320 GB5.4 KS NBD C B2XS 3rd WiFi BG BT 2.
Appendix A 186.
Appendix B 187 T est Compatible Components This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer ’s internal testing department. All of it s system functions are tested under Windows ® XP Home, Windows ® XP Pro environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
188 Appendix B Microsoft ® W indows ® V ista Environment T est W ith Fingerprint Reader SKU V endor Ty p e Desc ription Adapter T est DEL T A 90W Adapter DEL T A 90W 1.7x5.5x1 1 ADP-90SB BBEA LF level 4 DEL T A 90W-DE Adapter DEL T A 90W 1. 7x5.5x1 1 ADP-90SB BBEN (for OBL S p ec.
Appendix B 189 Keyboard T est None 14_15KB-FV3 Black Keyboard 14_15KB-F V 3 Black McKi nley/Eiger S tandard (Aspire Black) LAN T est Broadcom BCM5764 Broadcom BCM5764 LCD T est LPL N15.4WXGAG8 LCD LPL 15.4" W XGA Glare LP154WX4-TLB4 LF 220nit 8ms Memory T est NANY A SO1GBII6 SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB NT1G T64U8HB0BN-3C (0.
190 Appendix B W ithout Fingerprint Reader SKU V endor Ty p e Descrip tion Adapter T est DEL T A 90W -DE Adapter DEL T A 90W 1.7x5.5x1 1 ADP-90SB BBEN (for OBL S pec.) L V4 LF LITE-ON 90W Adapter LITE-ON 90W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Blue P A-190 0-24AR LED LF level 4 Audio Codec T es t Realtek ALC888S Battery T est SANYO 6CELL2.
Appendix B 191 None 14_15KB-FV3 Black Keyboard 14_1 5KB-FV3 Black McKinley/Eiger S tandard (Aspire Black) LAN T est Broadcom BCM5764 Broadcom BCM5764 LCD T est SAMSUNG N15.4WXGAG8 LCD SAMSUNG 15.4" WXGA Glare L TN154A T01-A LF 220ni t 8ms NON-bracket Memory T est NANY A SO1GBII6 SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB N T1G T64U8HB0BN-3C (0.
192 Appendix B.
Appendix C 193 Online Support Information This section describe s online techni cal support services a vailable to help yo u repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , dealer , ASP or TPM, please re fer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office.
194 Appendix C.
195 A AFLASH Utility 39 Antennas 107 B Battery Pack 50 BIOS package 18 ROM size 18 ROM type 18 vendor 18 Version 18 BIOS Passwords Removing 45 BIOS Supports protoco l 18 BIOS Utility 27–39 Advanced .
196 Keyboard 67 Keyboard Failure 147 L Launch Bo ard 82 LCD Bezel 100 LCD Brackets 106 LCD Failure 147 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 99 LCD Panel 105 lower cover 53 M Main Unit Disassembly Flowchar.
197 Windows 2000 Environ ment T est 188 Wireless Function Failure 156 WLAN Board 56.
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