Gebruiksaanwijzing /service van het product 5538 van de fabrikant Acer
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Aspire 5538 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 updates ma de on this service guide. Date Chapter Up date s.
III Copyright Copyright © 2009 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 appear on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the cu rrent 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 "glo bal" 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 Touchpad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Removing the Speaker Modu le s .
IX T able of Contents No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 LCD Failure .
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Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many features: Operating System • Genuine Windows Vista® Platform • AMD Better By Design Program, featuring: • AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-co re processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 processor* • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplif y™ 802.
2 Chapter 1 Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam •W L A N : • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.1 1b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.
Chapter 1 3 • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 2 0% to 80% NOTE: The specifications listed above are for refe re nce only . The exact configuration of the PC depends on the model purchased .
4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram Power On/Off CKT. CRT Conn. LPC BUS uFCBGA-528 Int.KB USB conn X 2 A link Expres s2 DC/DC Interface CKT. AMD S1G1 Processor 3.3V 48MHz yper Transport Link 16 x 16 Fan Control Power Circuit uPGA-638 Package ATI RS780MN BIOS HD Audio ATI SB710 ENE KB926 LVDS Conn.
Chapter 1 5 Your Notebook Tour This section provides an overview of th e featu res and functions of the notebook. Front View No. Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Ey e Web ca m Web camera for video communication. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
6 Chapter 1 Closed Front View Left View 10 Communication key Enables / disables the WLAN function. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. 7 Eject button Presses to eject the optical disk from the drive.
Chapter 1 7 Right View 2 V en tilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display de vice (e.g., external monitor , L CD projector). 4 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections.
8 Chapter 1 Base View Rear View No. Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: The battery shown is for reference only . Y our PC may have a different battery , depending on the model purchased. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
Chapter 1 9 Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indica tors. The battery indicato r is visible even when the computer cover is closed. NOTE: 1. Charging: The b at te r y l ig ht shows am be r w hen the battery is charging. 2. Full y charged: The ligh t shows green when i n AC mode.
10 Chapter 1 TouchPad Basics The following items show you how to use the T ouchPa d: • Move your finger across the T ouchPad (1) to move th e cursor . • Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the T ouchPad to perform selection and execution functions.
Chapter 1 11 Using the Keyboard Y our Acer Aspire Series noteb ook has a close-to-full-sized keyboard and an embedded numeri c keypad, separate cursor , lock, function and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can to ggle on and off.
12 Chapter 1 Windows 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.
Chapter 1 13 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer 's controls like screen brightness and volu me output. T o activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combi nation.
14 Chapter 1 Special Keys 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 .
Chapter 1 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Processor Specifications CPU Fan T rue V alue T able Throttling 50% : On = 90°C; OFF=80°C OS shut down at 95°C; H/W shut down at 87.
16 Chapter 1 Vid eo Sp ec i fi c a t io ns Hard Disk Drive Interface Supports DIMM S peed 667MHZ Item Specification Chipset Integrated VGA solution for AMD RS780MN (UMA). On board VGA solution for A TI M92-S2 LP (DIS). Package Features • Adjustable 128MB UMA VGA memory share from North Bridge.
Chapter 1 17 Buffer size 8 MB 8 MB 8MB 8 MB Interface SA T A SA T A SA T A SA T A Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) 830 1 175 830 1 175 I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) 875 Mbits/s maximum 845 Mbits/s maximum DC Power Requirements V oltage +5.
18 Chapter 1 S pindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance S pecifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SA T A Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) N/A I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) 300 DC Power Re.
Chapter 1 19 Super-Multi Driv e Module BIOS LED 15.6” Item Specification V endor & model name HLDS GU10N P ANASONIC UJ892 Performance S pecification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette T ransfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained: .
20 Chapter 1 Bluetooth Audio Codec and Ampli f ie r LAN Interface Keyboard Mini Card Camera Weight (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal (Right) / (Left) V ertical (Upper) / (Lower) Item S pecification Bluetooth Controller Foxconn Blu etooth BRM 2046 BT2.
Chapter 1 21 Wireless LAN Interface Optical aperture Focusing range Dimensions (L x W x H mm) Sensor type Pixel resolution Pixel size Image size Item Specification S pecification Speci fication T ype .
22 Chapter 1 Battery Operating Frequency Modulation Schemes Channel Numbers • Data Rate Media Access Protocol T ransmitter Output Power 802.1 1b Radio T echnology Operating Frequency Modulation Sche.
Chapter 2 23 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 .
24 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 25 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.
26 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to c onfigu re the various advanced BIOS options. IMPORT ANT : Making incorrect settings to items on these p ages m ay cause th e system to malfunction. Unless you have experience adjusting these items, we recommend th a t you lea v e th ese settings at the default values.
Chapter 2 27 Peripheral Configuration Enter the Peripheral Con figuration menu. • Peri pheral Configuration: •S e r i a l P o r t A •S e r i a l P o r t B • Parallel Port • SB On-chip Device.
28 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 29 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.
30 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 31 Power The Power screen allows th e user to co nfig ure CPU and power management options. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Submenu Items Advanced CPU Control Enter the Advanced CPU Control menu.
32 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 33 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.
34 Chapter 2 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.
Chapter 2 35 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.
36 Chapter 2 WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Double click the WinFlash executable. 2. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays. 3. When the process is complete, close all prog rams and applicat ions and reboot the system.
Chapter 2 37 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide you with removing HDD /BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: When the user keys in the wrong password three times, the system reports the following error code to user . T o unlock the HDD password, perform the following steps: 1.
38 Chapter 2 Removing BIOS Passwords: If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three time s, System Disabled displa ys on the screen. See the image below . T o reset the BIOS password, run clnpwd.exe as follows: 1. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.
Chapter 2 39 Miscellaneous Utilities Using Boot Sequence Selector Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changes without accessing the BIOS. T o use Boot Sequence Selector , perform the following steps: 1. Enter into DOS. 2. Execute BS.exe to display the usage screen.
40 Chapter 2 Example 1: Read DMI In formation from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (T ype1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (T ype1, Offset05h): Aspire 5538 xxxxx Serial Number (T ype1 , .
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Chapter 3 42 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting .
43 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 44 External Module Disassembly Process NOTE: The product previews seen in the disassembly proce dures may not represent the final product color or configuration. External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No.
45 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn the computer over . 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock l atch to the unlock p osition. 3. Slide and hold the battery relea se latch to the release pos ition (1), the n slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2).
Chapter 3 46 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45 2. Loosen the two captive scre ws in the HDD Cover .
47 Chapter 3 4. Remove the two screws securing the HDD Module in place. 5. Slide the HDD in the direction of the arrow to disconn ect the HDD from t he interface connector.
Chapter 3 48 6. Lift the hard disk dr ive module out of the bay . NOTE: T o prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or pla cing he avy objects on top of it.
49 Chapter 3 8. Remove the HDD from the carrier . Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45 2. Loosen the three captive screws in th e HDD Cover .
Chapter 3 50 3. Lift the HDD cover up using the finger tab to re mo ve. Six tabs hold the door in place. 4. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. 5.
51 Chapter 3 6. Remove the screws securing the ODD bracket and remo ve the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive module. 7. Insert an appropriate tool into th e ma nual ODD tray release to open the ODD tray . 8. Press down on the ODD bezel securing c lip and pull the bezel out of the ODD.
Chapter 3 52 Removing the DIMM Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45 2. Loosen the two captive screws in the Memory Cover . 3. Lift the Memory Cover up to remove . Pull up using the thumb t ab (indicated by the circl e below) to release the seven clips securing the cover in place.
53 Chapter 3 5. Push out the release latches on both sides of SODIMM socket 1 to release the memory mo dule. 6. Remove the DIMM. 7. Push out the release latches on both sides of SODIMM socket 0 to release the DIMM.
Chapter 3 54 8. Remove the DIMM..
55 Chapter 3 Removing the WLAN Board 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45. 2. Loosen the two captive scre ws in the HDD Cover . 3. Lift the HDD cover up to remove. Use the finger tab to release the six clips securing the cover in place. NOTE: The HDD is al so located under th is cover .
Chapter 3 56 4. Disconnect the Antenna cabl es from the WLAN Board. NOTE: Cable placement is White to the AUX terminal (r ight) and Black to the MAIN terminal (left).
57 Chapter 3 6. Remove the WLAN Board from the Mainboard..
Chapter 3 58 Main Unit Disassembly Process IMPORT ANT : Cable paths and positioning may not represen t the actual model. During the removal and replacement of components, ensure all a vailable cabl e channels and clips are used and that the cables are replaced in the same position.
59 Chapter 3 Media Board M2.5* 3 1 86.PEA02.001 I/O Board M2.5* 6 1 86.PEA02.007 Mainboard M2.5* 5 1 86.PEA02.007 LCD Module M2.5*6 1 86.PEA02.007 LCD Module M2.5*8 2 86.PEA02.006 Fan M2.5*6 3 86.PEA02.007 Thermal Module M2.5 *6 (sp ring tension) 4 86.
Chapter 3 60 Removing the Keyboard IMPORT ANT : The keyboard is easily warped or damaged durin g the removal process. T ake care not to use excessive force when removing the keyboard and replace if any damage occu rs. 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.
61 Chapter 3 5. T urn the Keyboard over and lay down on the touch pad. 6. Open the Keyboard FFC securing la tch as shown, then disconnect the FFC and remove the Keyboard.
Chapter 3 62 Removing the Upper Cover 1. Remove all external modules. See “External Mo dules Disassembly Flowchart” on page 44. 2. Remove the screws securing the Upper Cover to the Lower Cover . 3. T urn the computer over and disconnect the following cables from the Mainboard: Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover M 2.
63 Chapter 3 a. Disconnect the S peaker Cable as shown. b. Release the locking latch and disconne ct th e Power Board FFC as shown. c. Release the locking latch and disconne ct the Button Board FFC as shown.
Chapter 3 64 d. Release the locking latch and disconne ct the Media Board FFC as shown. 4. Remove the six securing scr ews from the Upper Cover. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover M 2.
65 Chapter 3 5. S t arting at a top corner , pry ap art the Upper and Lower Covers as shown. 6. Working from the back corners toward the back center , pry a part the covers to release the securin g hooks on the top edge as shown. 7. Push the front corner of the top co ver towards the back to release the front edge hooks an d pry apart as shown.
Chapter 3 66 Removing the Button Board IMPORT ANT : The T ouchpad Board cannot be removed individu ally . T o replace the Button Board, replace the entire Upper Cover . 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 62. 2. Remove the mylar sheet covering the Button Board.
67 Chapter 3 4. Lift the securing latch and disconnect the single FFC conne cting the Button Boar d to the T ouchpad. 5. Peel back the two FFCs to release the adhesive. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the FFCs are disconnected befor e attempting to remove the Button Boar d.
Chapter 3 68 7. Pull the Mainboard FFC through the cover as shown. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the FFC is not torn off during removal..
69 Chapter 3 Removing the Touchpad Bracket 1. See “Removing the Button Board” on page 66. 2. Remove the single screw securing the T ouchpad Bracket to the Upper Cover .
Chapter 3 70 4. Slide the T ouchpad Bracket out from the slots in the upper cover ..
71 Chapter 3 Removing the Power Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 62. 2. Remove the single screw securing the Power Board to the Lower Cover . 3. Pull the FFC up to remove it from the adhe sive securing it to the S peaker Module. 4.
Chapter 3 72 IMPORT ANT : The FFC is soldered to the power board. T ake care when lifting to minimize bendin g of the connection, lest bre akage occur .
73 Chapter 3 Removing the Speaker Modules 1. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 71. 2. Remove the four screws securing the S peakers to the Upper Cover . 3. Lift the right side speaker out from the Lower Cove r and peel back the mylar to expose the speaker wire as shown.
Chapter 3 74 5. Remove the S peaker Cable from the cable channel. Ensu re that the cable is free from all cable clips. 6. Lift the right side speaker out from the Lower Cover as shown.
75 Chapter 3 Removing the Media Board 1. See “Removing the S peaker Modules” on page 73. 2. Remove the single screw securing the Media Board to the Lower Cover . 3. Remove the securing bracket from the Media Board. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Media Board M2.
Chapter 3 76 4. Peel back any mylar adhered to the Media Board. 5. T ilt the Media Board up to clear the securing pins. 6. Remove the Media Board, pulling t he FF C th rough the cover as shown. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the FFC is not torn off during removal.
77 Chapter 3 Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 62. 2. Disconnect the cable from the Bluetooth Module. 3. Lift the Bluetooth Module, left side first, to remove it from the Lower Cover .
Chapter 3 78 Removing the I/O Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 62. 2. Open the locking latch and disco nnect the FFC from the Mainbo ard.
79 Chapter 3 4. Remove the single screw securing the I/O Board to the Lower Cover . 5. T ilt the board up as indicated and carefully flip the board over.
Chapter 3 80 6. Remove the adhesive securing the I/O Board cable to the Lower Co ve r . 7. Disconnect the I/O Board Cable from the I/O Board..
81 Chapter 3 Removing the DC-In Cable 1. See “Removing the I/O Board” on page 78. 2. Remove the DC-In Socket from the well on the bottom cover . 3. Remove the DC cable from the securing clips as shown. NOTE: If replacing the DC cable, the mainboard must be lifted to access the connector .
Chapter 3 82 Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the DC-In Cable” on page 81. 2. Disconnect the Microphone cable from the Mainboard. 3. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Mainboard.
83 Chapter 3 4. Remove the two screws securing the Mainboard and Fa n to the Lo wer Cover as indicated. 5. Lift the Mainboard right side first to release the I/O ports and separate the board from the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboard M2.
Chapter 3 84 6. Reach under the mainboard to unplug the L VDS cable , and remove the Mainboard fro m the assembl y . 7. Disconnect the DC-In Cable from the mainboard.
85 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 82. 2. Lift the adhesive strip securing the WLAN cables in place. 3. Remove the Antenna cable s from the cable channel on the Lower Cover as shown, all the way to the hinge well.
Chapter 3 86 5. Remove the three screws on the rear of the Lower Cover securing the LCD Module to the Lower Cover. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the LCD cables are free from all cable clips before removing the LCD Mo dul e. 6. Using both hands, lift the LCD Module away from the L ower Cover .
87 Chapter 3 Removing the Fan 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 82. 2. Disconnect the fan cable from the Mainboard. 3. Remove the single screw securing the fan to the Mainboard.
Chapter 3 88 4. Lift the fan away from the Mainboa rd..
89 Chapter 3 Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Fan” on page 87. 2. Remove the four screws securing the Thermal Module to the Mainboa rd in th e following order: 1, 2, 3, 4. 3. Grasp the Thermal Module by the CPU heat sink and lift clear of the Mainboard as shown.
Chapter 3 90 Removing the CPU 1. See “Removing the Therma l Module” on page 89. 2. Using a flat blade screw driver , rotate the CPU screw 180° counter clockwise to releas e the CPU from th e socket.
91 Chapter 3 LCD Module Disassembly Process IMPORT ANT : Cable paths and positioning may not represen t the actual model. During the removal and replacement of components, ensure all a vailable cabl e channels and clips are used and that the cables are replaced in the same position.
Chapter 3 92 Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 85. 2. Remove the four screw covers and four scre ws securi ng the front bezel to the LCD co ver . 3. S t arting from the inside top edge, pry the bezel away from the panel.
93 Chapter 3 4. Work towards the middle and down the sides of the bezel, separating the securing clips. 5. Pry apart the bottom edge of t he bezel and push slightly upwards to release th e hin ge covers. 6. Lift up the bezel and remove it from the LCD Module.
Chapter 3 94 Removing the Camera Board 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 92. 2. Remove the Camera Board from the LCD Module. 3. Disconnect the cable from the Camera Board as shown.
95 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Panel 1. See “Removing the Camera Board” on page 94. 2. Remove the four screws securing the LCD Panel to the LCD Module.
Chapter 3 96 Removing the FPC Cable 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 95. 2. T urn the LCD panel over on a clean surface. 3. Lift the camera cable to detach the adhesive securing the cable to the LCD Panel . 4. Carefully lift the adhesive tape securing the L VDS cable connector to the LCD Panel.
97 Chapter 3 5. Hold the adhesive tape clear of the LCD Panel. 6. Disconnect the LCD cable as shown and remove the cable from the LCD Panel..
Chapter 3 98 Removing the LCD Brackets 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 95. 2. Pick up the antenna cable so the bracket can clear the cable. 3. Lift the top of the lef t LCD Bracket up and slide out from under the antenna cable. 4. Lift the top of the right LCD Bracket up and slide out from under the ante nna cabl e.
99 Chapter 3 Removing the Microphone 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 95. 2. Remove the tape securing the Microphone cabl e to the antenna cabl es. 3. Remove the Microphone cable from the shield ing alo ng the bottom edge of the LCD Cover .
Chapter 3 100 5. Lift the Microphone Module upward to detach the adhesive holding it in place..
101 Chapter 3 Removing the Antennas 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 95. 2. Remove the tape securing the Microphone cabl e to the antenna cabl es. 3. Lift up the shielding ho lding the ri ght Antenna cable in place. Ensu re that the cable i s free from all fasteners.
Chapter 3 102 5. Lift up the shielding ho lding the left Antenna ca ble in place. Ensure that the cable is free from all fasteners. 6. Carefully pry up the left Antenna pad and remove the pad from the LCD Module. IMPORT ANT : A strong adhesive is used to secure the Antenna pad in place.
103 Chapter 3 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the Antennas 1. Adhere the Left Antenna Pad (W hite cable) to the LCD Cover as shown. 2. Replace the shielding to secure the left Antenna cabl e in pl ace. Ensure that the cable passes under all fasteners.
Chapter 3 104 3. Adhere the Left Antenna Pad (Bla ck cable) to the LC D Cover as shown. 4. Replace the shielding to secure the right Antenna cabl e in place. Ensure that the cable passes under all fasteners. Replacing the Microphone 1. Push the Microphone Module in pla ce as shown.
105 Chapter 3 2. Press the cable onto the LCD cover as shown to secure it in place. Adhere the shielding tabs where they cover the Microphone cable . 3. Secure the Microphone cable under the shielding tabs along the botto m edge of the LCD Cover . 4. Apply tape to secure the Microphone cable to the antenna cables.
Chapter 3 106 Replacing the LCD Brackets 1. Lift the antenna cable and slide the left LCD Bracket under the antenna cable. 2. Place the LCD bracket on the LCD cover so the LCD Cover pins penetrate the bra cket. 3. Lift the antenna cable and slide the ri ght LCD Bracket under the antenna cable.
107 Chapter 3 4. Place the LCD bracket on the LCD cover so the LCD Cover pins penetrate the bra cket. Replacing the FPC Cable 1. Connect the LCD cable as shown.
Chapter 3 108 3. Adhere the camera cable to the L CD Panel. Replacing the LCD Panel 1. Place the LCD Panel into of the LCD Cover back edg e first, aligning the pins with the holes in the mounting tabs.
109 Chapter 3 2. Insert the four screws to secure the LCD Panel to the LCD Module. Replacing the Camera Board 1. Connect the cable to the Camera Bo ard as shown.
Chapter 3 11 0 2. Place the Camera Board into the LCD Module so that the mountin g pins are al igned and press down to secure to the adhesive. NOTE: Be sure the magnet rests next to the post on the LCD cover as shown. Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Route the L VDS cable through the cable chann el and hinge cover as shown.
111 Chapter 3 3. Connect the left and right hinge cover part of the LCD bezel, making sure that the cables pass through the holes. 4. Press down on the bottom edge of the bezel until the securing clips snap into place.
Chapter 3 11 2 5. Continue pressing down along the edges, working towards the top of the LCD Module. IMPORT ANT : If any of the clips do not readily sna p into place, check to make sure that none of the cables have been incorrectly routed and are blocking the cl ip.
11 3 Chapter 3 Main Unit Reassembly Process Replacing the LCD Module 1. Using both ha n ds, place the LCD Mod u le into the Lo w e r Co ver . 2. Replace the three screws on the rear of the Lo wer Cover to secure the LCD Module to the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module (red) M2.
Chapter 3 11 4 3. Insert the Microphone cable into the securing clips as shown. 4. Insert the Antenna cables into the cable channel on the Lower Cover as shown, push ing the cabl es through the penetration to the bottom of the cover . 5. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the WLAN cables in place.
11 5 Chapter 3 Replacing the CPU 1. Place the CPU into the socket. IMPORT ANT : Be sure to align the socket ma rker with the indica tor on the CPU. Th e socket is a Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. If the CPU does not drop into the socket, check to make sure the s ocket is unlocked and the pins of the CPU ar straight.
Chapter 3 11 6 2. Place the pads as shown. 3. Grasp the Thermal Module by the CPU heat si nk and place onto the Mainboard as shown..
11 7 Chapter 3 4. Insert the four screws to secure the Thermal Module to the Mainboard in the fol lowing order: 1, 2, 3, 4. Replacing the Fan 1. Place the fan onto the Mainboard.
Chapter 3 11 8 2. Insert the single screw to secure the fan to the Mainbo ard. 3. Connect the fan cable to the Mainboard . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Fan M2.
11 9 Chapter 3 Replacing the Mainboard 1. Connect the DC-In Cable to the mainboard. 2. Reach under the mainboard to plug in the L VDS cable. 3. Insert the Mainboard right side first, aligning the I/O ports with the Lower Cover .
Chapter 3 120 4. Insert the L VDS cable into the cable channel as shown. 5. Insert the DC-In cable into the securing clips as shown..
121 Chapter 3 6. Insert the two screws securing the Mainboard an d Fan to the Lower Cover as indicated. 7. Connect the Microphone Ca ble to the Ma inboard.
Chapter 3 122 Replacing the I/O Board 1. Connect the I/O Board Cab le to the I/O Board. 2. Apply the adhesive to secure the I/O Board cable to the Lowe r Co ve r . 3. Insert the board into the lower cover so th e white tab is under the securing clip in the lower cover, taking care to align the screw holes.
123 Chapter 3 4. Insert the single screw to secure the I/O Board to the Lower Cover . 5. Connect the cable to the Mainboard. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype I/O Board M2.
Chapter 3 124 6. Connect the FFC to th e Mainboard and clo se the locking latch . Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1. Insert the Bluetooth Module right side first and pres s do wn on the top to attach it to the Lower Cover . 2. Connect the cable to the Bluetooth Module.
125 Chapter 3 3. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Mainboard. 4. Apply the adhesive to secure the cable in place . Replacing the Media Board 1. Insert the Media Board FFC thro ugh the cover as shown.
Chapter 3 126 2. Holding the mylar back, insert the Media Board under the securing clips in the upper cover and place on the upper cover so the aligning pin s are in the holes. 3. Adhere the mylar to the Media Board. 4. Place the securing bracket on the Media Board so the tab penetrates the slot on the media board.
127 Chapter 3 5. Insert the single screw to secure the Media Board to the Lowe r Cove r . Replacing the Speaker Modules 1. Place the right side speaker onto the Lower Cover as shown.
Chapter 3 128 2. Place the right side speaker into the Lower Cover and peel back the myl ar to expose the wire guides as shown. 3. Peel back the mylar and insert the S peaker Cable in to the cable chan nel. Ensure that the cable passes under all cable clips.
129 Chapter 3 4. Insert the four screws to secure the S peakers to the Upper Cover . Replacing the Power Board 1. Insert the Power Boa rd into the Lower Cover so the slot on th e Power Board hooks onto th e securing tab in the upper cover . IMPORT ANT : The FFC is soldered to the power board.
Chapter 3 130 3. Insert the single screw to secure the Power Board to the Lower Cover . Replacing the Touchpad Bracket 1. Slide the T ouchpad Bracket into the slots in the upper cover .
131 Chapter 3 2. Push the bracket down until it is secured unde r the tabs along the top edge. 3. Insert the single screw to secure the T ouchpad Bracket to the Upper Cover .
Chapter 3 132 Replacing the Button Board 1. Insert the Mainboard FFC through the co ver as shown. 2. Place the Button Board on the Upper Cover so that t he securing tab penetrates the slot on the Button Board, then slide the board forward as shown. 3.
133 Chapter 3 4. Connect the single FFC to the T ouchpad and close the securi ng latch. 5. Replace the four screws to secure the button board to the Upper Cover .
Chapter 3 134 Replacing the Upper Cover 1. Place the Upper Cover on the assembly bottom edge first. 2. S t arting at the bottom edge, press the edges o f the upper cover and lo wer cover together . An audible click signifies that the securing clips are engaged.
135 Chapter 3 3. Insert the six securing scr ews into the Upper Cover . 4. T urn the computer over and connect the following cables to the Mainboard: Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover M 2.
Chapter 3 136 a. Connect the Power Board FFC and close the locking latch as shown. b. Connect the S peaker Cable as sho wn. c. Connect the Button Board F FC and close th e locking latch as sho wn.
137 Chapter 3 d. Connect the Media Board FFC and close th e locking latch a s shown. e. Connect the Media Board FFC and close th e locking latch a s shown.
Chapter 3 138 5. T urn the computer over and insert the screws to secure the Upper Cover to the Lower Cove r . Replacing the Keyboard 1. Connect the FFC and close the Keyboard FFC securing latch as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover M 2.
139 Chapter 3 2. Insert the keyboard so that the bottom tabs enter the slots in the upper cover . 3. Press down on the edges of the keyboard. An audi ble click indicates that the securing clips have engaged.
Chapter 3 140 External Module Reassembly Process Replacing the WLAN Board 1. Insert the WLAN Board into the Mainb oard. 2. Insert the single screw to secure the WLAN Board in place.
141 Chapter 3 3. Connect the Antenna cabl es to the WLAN Board. NOTE: Cable placement is White to the AUX terminal (r ight) and Black to the MAIN terminal (left). IMPORT ANT : Ensure that t he cabl es are t ucked i nto the cha ssis to prevent them from being pinched when the lower covers are replaced.
Chapter 3 142 3. Press the DIMM down into the socket as shown. An au dible click indicates the DIMM is properly installed. 4. Insert a DIMM into Slot 1. 5. Press the DIMM down into the socket as shown. An au dible click indicates the DIMM is properly installed.
143 Chapter 3 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Place the HDD into the carrier . 2. Insert the four screws (two each side) to secure the hard disk to th e carrier . Carrier screw holes have been numbered 1-4. Insert the screws in numerical order: 1, 2, 3, 4.
Chapter 3 144 3. Place the hard disk drive module into the bay . 4. Slide the HDD in the direction of the arrow to connect the HDD to the SA T A interface connector . 5. Insert the two screws to secure the HDD Module in place. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD Module M2.
145 Chapter 3 Replacing the ODD 1. Insert the hook on the ODD bezel as shown. 2. Slide the securing clip of the ODD bezel into the slot on the ODD module. An audible click indicates th e hook has engaged. 3. Insert the two screws to secure the ODD bracket in place.
Chapter 3 146 4. Slide the ODD module into the assembly 5. Insert the screw to secure the ODD module. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Module M2.5*3 1.
147 Chapter 3 Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Place the HDD cover over the HDD bay . Press until the six tabs in the door engage. 2. T ighten the two captive screws in the HDD Cover .
Chapter 3 148 3. Place the Memory Cover on the memory bay . 4. Press down until the seven clips in the cover snap into place..
149 Chapter 3 5. T ighten the two captive scr ews in the Memory Cover . Replacing the Battery 1. Slide the battery into the battery bay as shown..
Chapter 3 150 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock l atch to the lock posi tion..
151 Chapter 3.
Chapter 4 152 Troubleshooting 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.
153 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 4 154 No Display Issue If the Displa y doesn’t work, perform the follo wing actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn’t display , perform the foll owing actions one at a time to correct the problem.
155 Chapter 4 Abnormal Video 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, th e LCD is faulty and should be replaced.
Chapter 4 156 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.
157 Chapter 4 Touchpad 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 4 158 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 .
159 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 4 160 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.
161 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 4 162 4. Navigate to Start ´ Control Panel ´ System and Maintenance ´ System ´ Device Manager . a. Double-click lDE A T A/A T API controllers . If a device displa ys a down arrow , right-cl ick on the device and click Enable . b. Double-click DVD/C D-RO M dri ves .
163 Chapter 4 a. Navigate to Start ´ Control Panel ´ System and Maintenance ´ System ´ Device Manager . b. Double-click IDE A T A/A T API controllers , then right-click A T A Device 0. c. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Ensure that the Enable DMA box is checked and click OK .
Chapter 4 164 USB Failure (Right side) 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:.
165 Chapter 4 Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN/WiMAX fails, perform the fol lowing actions one at a time to correct the prob lem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Start Reconne c t t h e Ante.
Chapter 4 166 Bluetooth Function Failure If the Bluetooth fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replac e a non- defective FRUs: Easy Button Failure If the Media Boa rd fails, perform the following actions one a t a time to correct the problem.
167 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: Start Reconne c t t he cable to .
Chapter 4 168 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 us es a wireless connecti on, insert new batteri es and confirm there is a goo d connection.
169 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic proble ms does not identify which ad apter or device failed, which in stalled devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedure s to isolate the faili ng FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).
Chapter 4 170 POST Code Tables These tables describe the POST code s and descriptions durin g th e POST . Sec NO_EVICTION_MODE_DEBUG EQU 1 (Comm onPlatformsecIa32SecCore.
171 Chapter 4 DLL Timing Control Registers, RCOMP settings Post Code Description 0x27 Enable DRAM Chan nel I/O Buffers 0x28 Enable all clocks on populated rows 0x29 Perform JEDEC memory initia lizatio.
Chapter 4 172 BDS & Specific action: Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT Post Code Description 0x00 Report the legacy boo t is hap pening 0x12 Wake up the Aps 0x13 Initialize SMM Private Data an.
173 Chapter 4 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT 0xA8 PEI_SB_INIT 0x0C PEI_CAPSULE 0xAA PEI_PLA TFORM_ST AGE2 0xAC PEI_SB_SMBUS_ARP_DISABLED 0x0F PEI_HOST_TO_SYSTEM 0x40 PEI_MEMOR Y_INIT 0x41 PEI.
Chapter 4 174 0xDB SA T A_CONTROLLER 0xDD SB_SM_BUS 0xE7 ISA_ACPI_DRIVER 0xE8 ISA_BUS 0xE9 ISA_SERIAL 0xED BUS_PCI_ UNDI 0xEC PCI_BUS 0xF6 BOOT_PRIO RITY 0xF7 FVB_SERVICE 0xF8 ACPI_PLA TFORM 0xFB PCI_.
175 Chapter 4 Each SmmDriver entry point used in 80_PORT 0x87 TERMINAL 0x8A DA T A_HUB_S TD_ERR 0x7C F A T 0x7D P ARTIT ION 0x7E ENGLISH 0x7F FRENCH 0x9E HII_DA T ABASE 0x9F OEM_SETUP_BROWSER 0x8C OEM.
Chapter 4 176 0x92 SMM_IHISI 0x93 SMM_INT15_MICROCODE 0x94 SMM_PNP 0x95 SMM_INIT_PPM 0xD3 SMM_OEM_SERVICE Post Code Description.
Chapter 5 177 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION JP2 Connect to IO/B (FFC) U61 Side-port memory (for UMA) JP3 Connect to CAP/B (FFC) U65 / U68 VRAM (for DIS) JP4.
178 Chapter 5 Bottom View ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PJP1 Connect to Battery JREAD1 Card reader PJP2 DC-IN jack JCRT1 CRT Connector JDIM1 / JDIM2 DDR2 Memory socket JHDMI1 HDMI Connector JL VDS.
Chapter 5 179 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating proce dures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 5538. Aspire 5538 provides one Hardwa re Open Ga p on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery .
180 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 6 181 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Acer . Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or fo r RMA (Return Merchan dise Author ization).
182 Chapter 6 Aspire 5538 Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly **Multiple Configuratio ns Available No. Description Acer P/N No. Des cription Acer P/N 1 Keyboard KB.I170A.0** 5 Fan 23.PEA02.001 2 Upper Cover 60.PEA02.001 6 Lower Cover 60.PEA02.002 3 Mainboard MB.
Chapter 6 183 LCD Assembly No. Description Acer P/N No. Des cription Acer P/N 1 LCD Bezel 60.PEA02.004 6 L VDS Cable 50.PEA02.004 2 Left LCD Bracket 33.PEA02.005 7 Micropho ne and cable 23.PEA02.002 3 Camera 57.PEA02.001 8 Right LCD bracket 33.PEA02.005 4 LCD Panel LK.
184 Chapter 6 Aspire 5538 FRU List CA TEGOR Y Acer PN Acer Description ADAPTE R AP .065 01.027 Adapter DEL T A 65 W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Y ellow (ADP-65MH B A) L V5, LF LF AP .06503.026 Adapter LI TE-ON 65W 19V 1.7x5. 5x1 1 Y ellow (P A-16 50- 22AG), L V5 LF AP .
Chapter 6 185 55.PEA02.002 POWER BOAR D 55.PEA02.003 TP BOARD 55.PEA02.004 IO BOARD BH.21 100.004 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.3 3) f/ w:861 BT .21 100.005 F OXC ONN BLUETOOTH FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300 NI.23600.007 Foxconn FOX_A TH_XB63 Foxco nn Ath eros XB63 minicard b/g NI.
186 Chapter 6 50.PEA02.004 LCD CABLE 50.PEA02.005 AN TENNA WL AN 50.PEA02.006 AN TENNA WL AN-AUX L CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBL Y 33.PEA02.001 TP BR ACKET 33.PEA02.002 HDD BRACKET 33.PEA02.003 CAP SENSOR BRACKET 33.PEA02.004 ODD BRACKET 33.PEA02.005 LCD HINGE R&L 42.
Chapter 6 187 60.PEA02.002 L OWER CASE 60.PEA02.003 LCD COVER 60.PEA02.004 LCD BEZEL CPU/PROCESSOR KC.AL002.1 10 CPU AMD Athlon L1 10 PGA 1.2G 512K singl e core KC.AL002.310 CPU AMD Athlon L310 PGA 1.2G 1M Dual Core KC.A TF02.200 CP U AMD Athlon TF20 PGA 1.
188 Chapter 6 KH.25007.015 HDD HGST 2 .5" 5400rpm 25 0GB HTS545025B9A 300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W:C60F KH.25008.021 HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 250GB WD2500BEVT -22ZCT0 ML160 SA T A LF F/W:1 1.01A1 1 KH.32001.008 HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB ST932032 0AS Crockett SA T A LF F/W:0303 KH.
Chapter 6 189 KB.I170A.039 Ke yboard ACER AC7T JV50 Internal 17 St andard 104KS Black French T exture KB.I170A.040 Ke yboard ACER AC7T JV50 Internal 17 St andard 104KS Black German T exture KB.I170A.041 Ke yboard ACER AC7T JV50 Internal 17 St andard 103KS Black Greek T exture KB.
190 Chapter 6 LK.15606.004 LED LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA Glare L TN156A T06- A01 LF 200nit 16ms LK.15608.003 LED LCD LP L 15.6"W WXGA Glare LP156WH3-TLA1 LF 200nit 8ms 500:1 MAINBOARD MB.PE902.001 Mainboard AS5538 A T I RS780 SB710 Acer Logo LF UMA MB.
Chapter 6 191 Screw List Acer P/N Description 86.PEA02.001 SCR EW M2 .4 6D 3.0LK 5.5D 0. 8T ZKNL 86.PEA02.002 SCREW M2D 3L K 3.05D NI NL 86.PEA02.003 SCR EW M2 .4 8D 4.0LK 5.5D 0. 8T ZKNL 86.PEA02.004 SCREW M2.5D 4.15LK 5.5D ZK NLCR3 86.PEA02.005 EAX20_HDD_ERING_SCREW_CLIP 86.
Appendix A 192 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 5538 Series Model RO Country Acer Part No Description AS5538- 1 13G25Mn EMEA Eastern Europe LX.PE90C.001 AS5538-1 13G25Mn LI NPUSAEU7 UMACss 2G+1G/250/BT/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_AN_ENQ1 AS5538- 314G32Mn EMEA Middle East LX.
193 Appendix A AS5538- 1 13G25Mn EMEA Gr eece LX.PE90X.016 AS5538-1 13G25Mn VHP32A TGR1 MC UMACss 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_AN_EL32 AS5538- 1 13G25Mn EMEA Spain LX.PE90X.017 AS5538-1 13G25Mn VHP32A TES1 MC UMACss 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_AN_ES22 AS5538- 1 13G25Mn EMEA Por tugal LX.
Appendix A 194 AS5538- 1 13G25Mn EMEA Sou th Africa LX.PE90X.042 AS5538-1 13G25Mn EM VHP32 A TZA1 MC UMACss 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_AN_FR23 AS5538- 1 13G25Mn EMEA Sou th Africa LX.PE90X.043 AS5538-1 13G25Mn EM VHP32 A TZA2 MC UMACss 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.
195 Appendix A AS5538G- 313G32Mn EMEA Middle East LX.PEA0X.01 1 AS5538G-313G32Mn EM VHP32A TME2 MC M92LP512Css_V3 2G+1G/320/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_AN_EN15 AS5538G- 313G32Mn EMEA Middle East LX.PEA0X.012 AS5538G-313G32Mn EM VHP32A TME6 MC M92LP512Css_V3 2G+1G/320/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.
Appendix A 196 AS5538G- 313G32Mn EMEA Czech LX.PEA0X.030 AS5538G-313G32Mn VHP32A TCZ2 MC M92LP512Css_V3 2G+1G/320/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_AN_SK12 AS5538G- 313G32Mn EMEA Norway LX.PEA0X.031 AS5538G-313G32Mn VHP32A TNO3 MC M92LP512Css_V3 2G+1G/320/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.
197 Appendix A AS5538- 1 1 1G25Mn CHIN A Hong Kong LX.PEB0Y .001 AS5538-1 1 1G25Mn VHB32A THK2 MC UMAss 1*1G/250/6L/5R/CB_bgn_AN_ZH31 AS5538- 1 1 1G25Mn CHINA China LX.PEB0Y .002 AS5538-1 1 1G25Mn VHB32A TCN1 MC UMAss 1*1G/250/6L/5R/CB_bgn_AN_SC1 1 AS5538- 312G25Mn WW GCTWN S2.
Appendix A 198 AS5538-1 13G25Mn AAL1 10 NLED15.6WXGAGS UMA N AS5538-1 13G25Mn AAL1 10 NLED15.6WXGAGS UMA N AS5538-1 13G25Mn AAL1 10 NLED15.6WXGAGS UMA N AS5538-1 13G25Mn AAL1 10 NLED15.6WXGAGS UMA N AS5538-1 13G25Mn AAL1 10 NLED15.6WXGAGS UMA N AS5538-1 13G25Mn AAL1 10 NLED15.
199 Appendix A AS5538G-313G32Mi AAL310 NLED15.6W XGAGS M9 2LP 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) AS5538G-313G32Mn AAL310 NLED15.6W XGAGS M9 2LP 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) AS5538G-313G32Mn AAL310 NLED15.6W XGAGS M9 2LP 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) AS5538G-313G32Mn AAL310 NLED15.6W XGAGS M9 2LP 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) AS5538G-313G32Mn AAL310 NLED15.
Appendix A 200 AS5538-1 13G25Mn SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB5.4 KS NSM8XS9.5 McAfee 5 in 1-Built in AS5538-1 13G25Mn SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB5.4 KS NSM8XS9.5 McAfee 5 in 1-Built in AS5538-1 13G25Mn SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB5.4 KS NSM8XS9.5 McAfee 5 in 1-Built in AS5538-1 13G25Mn SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB5.
201 Appendix A AS5538G-313G32Mn SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB5.4 KS NSM8XS9.5 McAfee 5 in 1-Built in AS5538G-313G32Mn SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB5.4 KS NSM8XS9.5 McAfee 5 in 1-Built in AS5538G-313G32Mn SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB5.4 KS NSM8XS9.5 McAfee 5 in 1-Built in AS5538G-313G32Mn SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB5.
Appendix A 202 AS5538G-312G25Mn SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB5.4KS NSM8XS9.5 N 5 in 1-Built in AS5538-312G25Mn SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB5.4KS NSM8XS9.5 N 5 in 1-Built in Model Wireless LAN Wireless LAN1 BT OS OS-Country Kit K/B AS5538- 1 13G25Mn 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.
203 Appendix A AS5538- 1 13G25Mn 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N VHP32 VHP32A TFI2FI1 1 Sweden (KB.I170A.051) AS5538- 1 13G25Mn 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N VHP32 VHP32A TEU5RO12 US International (KB.I170A.056) AS5538- 1 13G25Mn 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N VHP32 VHP32A TEU3RU23 Russian (KB.
Appendix A 204 AS5538- 1 13G32Mn 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N VHP32 VHP32A TNO1NO1 2 Norwegian (KB.I170A.046) AS5538- 1 14G25Mn 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N VHP32 VHP32A TES1ES22 Sp anish (KB.I170A.050) AS5538- 1 14G50Mn 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N VHP32 VHP32A TES1ES22 Sp anish (KB.
205 Appendix A AS5538G- 313G32Mn 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N VHP32 VHP32A TFI2FI1 1 Sweden (KB.I170A.051) AS5538G- 313G32Mn 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N VHP32 VHP32A THU1HU13 Hungarian (KB.I170A.042) AS5538G- 313G32Mn 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N VHP32 VHP32A TPT1P T12 Portuguese (KB.
Appendix A 206 AS5538G- 313G32Mn 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N VHP32 VHP32A TZA1FR23 F rench (KB.I170A.039) AS5538G- 313G32Mn 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N VHP32 VHP32A TZA2EN16 US International (KB.I170A.056) AS5538G- 313G32Mn 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N VHP32 VHP32A TNO1NO1 2 Norwegian (KB.
207 Appendix A.
Appendix B 208 Test 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.
209 Appendix B Windows XP Environment Test V endor Ty p e Des cription Adapter DEL T A 65W Adapter DEL T A 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Y ellow (ADP-65MH B A) L V 5, Timeline LF LF HIPRO 65W Adapter HIPRO 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Y ellow (HP- A0653R3B 1LF), L V5 Timeline LF LITE-ON 65W Adapter LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.
Appendix B 210 CPU AMD AAL1 10 CPU AMD Athlon L1 10 PGA 1.2G 512K single core AMD AAL310 CPU AMD Athlon L310 PGA 1.2G 1M Dual Core AMD AA TF20 CPU AMD Athlon TF 20 PGA 1.6G 512K 638 15W G2 HDD HGST N160GB5.4K S HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB HTS545016B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/ W:C6 0 F HGST N250GB5.
21 1 Appendix B AUO NLED15.6WX GAGS LED LCD AUO 15.6"W WXGA Glare B156XW03 V1 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 LPL NLED15.6WX GAGS LED LCD LPL 15.6"W WXGA Glare LP156WH3- TLA1 LF 200nit 8ms 500:1 SAMSUNG NLED15.
Appendix C 212 Online Support Information This section describe s online techni cal support services a vailable to help you 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.
213 A Antennas Removing 101 Replacing 103 B Battery Replacing 149 Battery Pack Removing 45 BIOS ROM type 19 vendor 19 Version 19 BIOS Utility 23 – 34 Advanced 28 Boot 32 Exit 33 Navigating 23 Power .
214 Internal Microphone Fail ure 159 Internal Power Cable 81 Internal S peaker Failure 157 J Jumper and Connector Locati ons 177 Top View 177 K Keyboard Removing 60 Replacing 138 Keyboard Failure 156 .
215 T ouchpad Failure 157 T roubleshooting Built-in KB Failure 156 Internal Micr ophone 159 Internal Speakers 157 LCD Failure 156 No Display 154 Other Failures 168 Thermal Unit 167 Touchpad 157 USB 16.
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