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Aspire 5935 Series Service Guide

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1. Re assemble the antenna to WL card swap The antenna Swap The WL card 147 Thermal Unit Failure If the Thermal Unit fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs START Fan cable well connected No Connect it well No t Replace fan CPU heat sink well seated No Seat it well No Replace CPU Replace Mainboard External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 148 1 2 ONDARY 10 11 12 Try an alternative mouse If the mouse uses a wireless connection insert new batteries and confirm there is a good connection See the mouse user manual If the mouse uses a USB connection try an alternate USB port Try an alternative program to verify mouse operation Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure Restart the computer Remove any recently added hardware and associated software Remove any recently added software and reboot Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore If the issue is not fixed repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date Run the Event Viewer to check the events log for errors For more information see Windows Help and Support Roll back the mouse driver to the previous vers
2. 152 Chapter 4 on ile CPU registers OOOO m nee Power Management OOOO Wh __ bead aerate registers wih initial POST values mm __ Restore CPU control word during warm boot m mWdzePOIBusMasemgdedes ooOoO tan iWekeybadonwoer Vm __ haze cache before memory uee oooO Op __ Reset Programmable InteruptContoler 4Bh QuietBoot start optional Chapter 4 15 CO sin WiWzeEBAbad 00 69h NEN Setup System Management Mode SMM area 6Bh EN Load custom defaults optional m Rate POST device intiaizaton OOOO 87h Ld Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices optional 89h Enable Non Maskable Interrupts NMIs 8Fh ee Determine number of ATA drives optional Sm trtiatiz ocarius har ik controles 154 Chapter 4 n Clear huge ES segment register O 99h Check for SMART Drive optional 9Dh Initialize security engine optional B5h NEN Terminate QuietBoot optional B6h Dd Check password optional BEh EE Clear screen optional Cth Initialize POST Error Manager PEM C5h MEN PnPnd dual CMOS optional C6h EE Initialize notebook docking optional C8h EE Force check optional C9h EE Extended checksum optional EOh EE Initialize the chipset Chapter 4 155 er meegsenime bessemio okeee SSSCSCSC S S S OwdswBOSROM ess OOOO OOS wesen OOOO FH iiaize Muti Processor O meom Finaize PIO an OMA O mememe O
3. 12 Chapter 3 5 Disconnect the cable from the Power Saving Board as shown Chapter 3 73 Removing the Volume Control Board 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 63 2 Lift the Volume Control Board FFC away from the Upper Cover to detach the adhesive EX 7 EEN a i y h LN en Mp h ps gt y g L p a n A 3 oc ets r s Pr U bs ph i ied T y SS c Volume Control M2 5 3 Board 74 Chapter 3 Removing the MIC Board 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 63 2 Remove the adhesive tape securing the MIC cable to the Upper Cover AT Chapter 3 75 Removing the Button Board and Finger Print Reader 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 63 2 Lift the Button Board FFC to detach the adhesive holding it in place i TI LITET Wig 76 Chapter 3 5 Open the FFC locking latch and disconnect the Finger Print Reader FFC from the Button Board 6 Remove Button Board from the bracket 7 Turn the bracket over and remove the two screws securing the Finger Print Reader to the bracket Finger Print Reader Chapter 3 77 8 Remove the Finger Print Reader from the bracket as shown 78 Chapter 3 Removing the TouchPad Bracket IMPORTANT The TouchPad cannot removed from the Upper Cover Replace the entire Upper Cover if the TouchPad malfunctions 1 See Removing the Button
4. Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard 1 Locate the five securing clips on the top edge of the Keyboard Chapter 3 61 4 Rotate the Keyboard upward away from the Upper Cover and place it face down on the TouchPad area b i a 7 Remove the Keyboard from the Upper Cover 62 Chapter 3 Removing the Upper Cover 1 See Removing the Keyboard on page 61 2 Turn the computer over Remove the twenty three screws on the bottom panel Upper Cover red callout Upper Cover blue callout Upper Cover green callout Chapter 3 63 4 Remove the single screw securing the Keyboard Cover to the Upper Cover and remove the Keyboard Cover Stee Size Quantity ScrewType 0 und i 5 Disconnect the following FFCs A B D and E and cables C F and G from the Mainboard NOTE Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors NOTE Use the pull tabs on FFC cables whenever available to prevent damage 64 Chapter 3 6 Starting on the front left side of the casing and working along toward the right pry the upper and lower covers apart as shown 8 Remove the Upper Cover as shown Chapter 3 65 Removing the Media Board 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 63 2 Turn the Upper Cover over and lift the Media Board FFC to disconnect the adhesive 3 Turn the Upper Cover over Lift the Media Board cover left side first and remove the
5. Australia New Zealand WW NLED15 6 M92XT WXGAG NLED15 6 M92XT WXGAG NLED15 6 M92XT WXGAG NLED15 6 M92XT WXGAG NLED15 6 M92XT WXGAG NLED15 6 M92XT WXGAG NLED15 6 M92XT WXGAG NLED15 6 M92XT WXGAG NLED15 6 M92XT WXGAG NLED15 6 M92XT WXGAG NLED15 6 M92XT WXGAG NLED15 6 M92XT WXGAG LX PCLOX 00 S2 PCLOX 00 4 1 512M DDR2 64 16 4 512M DDR2 64 16 4 512M DDR2 64 16 4 512M DDR2 64 16 4 512M DDR2 64 16 4 512M DDR2 64 16 4 512M DDR2 64 16 4 512M DDR2 64 16 4 512M DDR2 64 16 4 512M DDR2 64 16 4 512M DDR2 64 16 4 512M DDR2 64 16 4 AS5935G 9A4G50Bn VHP32ATAU1 MC N10PGE11GBTCFPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 8L 6R CB_n2_DVBT U VHF_FP_1 0D_GEb_EN12 AS5935G 9A4G32Bn VHP32AWW1 MC N10PGE11GBTCFPbk 2 2G 320 BT 8L 6R CB_n2_DVBT U VHF FP 1 0D GEb EN11PVT RO Sample C2DT9550 C2DT9550 SO2GBIII10 SO1GBIII10 N320GB5 4K S N320GB5 4K S N500GB5 4K S N320GB5 4K S N250GB5 4K S N320GB5 4K S N320GB5 4K S N320GB5 4K S N320GB5 4K S N320GB5 4K S N320GB5 4K S N500GB5 4K S 194 AS5935G 864G50Mn AS5935G 862G32Mn AS5935G 643G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 643G25Mn AS5935G 643G25Mn AS5935G 643G25Mn AS5935G 744G32Mn AS5935G 743G32Mn AS5935G 874G50Bn AS5935G 642G32Bn AS5935G 642G16Bn AS5935G 862G32Mn AS5935G 862G32Mn M92XT NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 M92XT WXGAG NLED
6. Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Note Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available AM a DC in jack Connects to an AC AAA 3 Ethernet RJ 45 BEDV UUUE to an Ethernet 10 100 based network 5 5 port 4 E External display Connects to a display device VGA port e g external monitor LCD projector HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections only for certain models eSATA eSATA eSATA port Connects to eSATA devices 0 to eSATA devices Ea 2 0 ports ee ee to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera gt Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman mp3 player mE Microphone jack Accepts input from external microphones Headphones Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers speaker line out headphones jack with S PDIF support Chapter 1 Right View 6 in 1 Card Reader Accepts Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC MultiMediaCard Plus MMCPlus Memory Stick MS J Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD Picture Card xD Note Push to remove install the card Only one card can operate at any given time AL 4 pin IEEE 1394 Connects to IEEE 1394 devices port i ie Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DV
7. XP Home Windows XP Pro environment Refer to the following lists for components adapter cards and peripherals which have passed these tests Regarding configuration combination and test procedures please refer to the Aspire 5935 Series Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department Appendix B 211 Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test Adapter DELTA Adapter DELTA 90W 19V 1 7x5 5x11 Blue ADP 90CD DB A AP 09001 027 LV5 LED LF LITE ON Adapter LITE ON 90W 19V 1 7x5 5x11 Blue PA 1900 34AR AP 09003 021 LV5 LED LF HIPRO Adapter HIPRO 90W 19V 1 7x5 5x11 Blue HP A0904A3 AP 0900A 005 B1LF LV5 LED LF Audio Codec Realtek Realtek Audio Codec ALC889X LZ 21000 034 Battery SANYO Battery SANYO AS 2007B Li lon 3S2P SANYO 6 cell BT 00603 042 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type SONY Battery SONY AS 2007B Li lon 3S2P SONY 6 cell BT 00604 025 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type PANASONIC Battery PANASONIC AS 2007B Li lon 3S2P PANASONIC 6 BT 00605 021 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON PSS SAMSUNG Battery SAMSUNG AS 2007B Li lon 382P SAMSUNG 6 BT 00606 001 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON SDI 2 2F SIMPLO Battery SIMPLO AS 2007B Li lon 3S2P PANASONIC 6 cell BT 00607 016 4400mAh Main COMMON PSS SANYO Battery SANYO AS 2007B Li lon 4S2P SANYO 8 cell BT 00803 024 4800mAh Main COMMON SONY Battery SONY AS 2007B Li lon 4S2P SONY 8 cell BT 00804 020 4800mAh Main COMMON SIMPLO Battery SIMPLO AS 2007B Li lon 4S2P PANASONIC 8 c
8. me Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 Place the HDD in the HDD carrier 2 Replace the four screws two each side to secure the carrier 3 Insert the HDD SATA interface connector as 4 Place the HDD into the chassis as shown to shown engage the interface Chapter 3 131 Replacing the ODD Module 1 With the ODD tray in the eject position replace the 2 Secure ODD bracket with two screws ODD bezel on the new ODD Module 3 Slide the module in to the chassis and press until 4 Replace the single screw to secure the Module the module is flush with the chassis 201101111118 M 132 Chapter 3 Replacing the Lower Covers 1 Replace the Memory Cover back edge first as 2 Replace the memory HDD cover back edge first as shown shown IMPORTANT Ensure that the all the securing tabs are correctly located in the casing 3 Secure the four captive screws Ie M aa du ERIS a SE Ee ADD Soles Cover WLAN Cover Replacing the SD Dummy Card Push the SD Dummy into the slot until an audible click indicates that the card is correctly inserted Chapter 3 133 Replacing the PCI Express Dummy Card Push the Express Dummy into the slot until an audible click indicates that the card is correctly inserted Replacing the Battery 1 Slide and hold the battery release latch to the 2 Slide the battery lock in the direction shown to release position 1 insert the battery pa
9. 2 LX PBKOX 06 LX PBKOX 06 3 LX PBKOX 06 5 LX PBKOX 06 9 LX PBKOX 06 8 LX PBKOX 06 6 LX PBKOX 06 7 LX PBKOX 06 0 LX PBKOX 05 8 LX PBKOX 05 9 LX PBKOX 05 7 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATAT1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_DE11 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATEU7 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_SL11 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATEU4 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_SV22 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATSE1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L e6R CB n2 1 0D GEb Fl13 AS5935G 644G32Mi VHP32ATRU1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_abg_1 0D_GEb_RU11 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATBE1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_NL13 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATNL1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_NL12 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATNO1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_NO12 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATLU3 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L e6R CB n2 1 0D GEb IT41 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATEU5 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_RO12 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATEU5 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_PL13 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATEU7 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_ENR2 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATEU3 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_RU23 188 AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn A
10. AS5935G 9A4G50Bn AS5935G 9A4G50Mn AS5935G 9A4G50Mn AS5935G 874G50Mn AS5935G 9A4G50Bn AS5935G 9A4G32Bn NLED15 6 WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 S SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K S SO2GBIII10 S SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K S SO2GBIII10 S SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K S SO2GBIII10 S SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K S N320GB5 4K S AS5935G 744G32Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 744G50Mn NSM8XS McAfee 6 in 1 Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 644G32Mn NSM8XS AS5935G 863G32Mn NSM8XS NBDCB4 McAfee McAfee McAfee X S AS5935G 864G50Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Build in 6 in 1 Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW 6 in 1 Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW 6 in 1 Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW Appendix A 202 AS5935G 643G25Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 744G32Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 743G32Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buil
11. N500GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N320GB5 4K AS5935G 644G32Mn NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG E1 AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32MI AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn WXGAG Appendix A 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8
12. On above table the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed Chapter 1 17 LAN Interface LAN Chipset Broadcom BCM5764ML Supports LAN protocol 10 100 1000 Mbps LAN connector type RJ45 18 LAN connector location Left side Wireless Module 802 11b g Chipset Intel WLAN Shirley Peak Data throughput Typical Throughput 802 11a 23 MBit s 802 11b 4 3 MBit s 802 11g 19 MBit s 802 11n 130 MBit s Protocols Data transmit receive IEEE WLAN Standard IEEE 802 11a b g Draft N1 802 11d 802 11e 802 111 802 11h Wi Fi Alliance Wi Fi Certified for 802 11 a 802 11 b 802 11 g WMM WPA and WPA2 Wi Fi Alliance Draft N1 and 802 11n certifications expected when available Security e Authentication WPA7 and WPA27 802 1X LEAP EAP TLS PEAP TLS and PEAP MSCHAPv2 Protocols Encryption CKIP TKIP 64 bit and 128 bit WEP for 802 11a b g AES CCMP for 802 11a b g Draft N Interface Connector interface Mini Card form factor based on PCle electrical interface Microsoft WHQL YES Chapter 1 Hard Disk Drive Interface Vendor amp Model Segate Seagate Toshiba HGST WD Name ST9320320AS ST9250315AS MK3255GSX HTS545050 WD5000BEVT ST9160310AS ST9500325AS MK2555GSX HTS545032 WD3200BEVT MK1655GSX HTS545025 WD2500BEVT HTS543216 WD1600BEVT Capacity GB 320 160 250 500 320 250 EE 500 320 250 160 160 Drive Format Disks 201 1 ait a CS speed m
13. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan Acer s Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer s Notebook Desktop and Server models including e Service guides for all models User s manuals Training materials Bios updates Software utilities e Spare parts lists TABs Technical Announcement Bulletin For these purposes we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem free downloading of our technical material Also contained on this website are e Detailed information on Acer s International Traveler s Warranty ITW Returned material authorization procedures An overview of all the support services we offer accompanied by a list of telephone fax and email contacts for all your technical queries We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services so if you have any suggestions or comments please do not hesitate to communicate these to us Appendix C 217 218 Appendix C D AFLASH Utility 35 DIMM Modules Removing 56 Display 4 Battery Pack display Removing 48 hotkeys 13 BIOS E ROM size 16 ROM type 16 EasyTouch Failure 148 vendor 16 Version 16 Euro 14 BIOS Utility 23 35 Express Dummy Card Advanced 26 Removing 49 Boot 33 External Module Disassembly Exit 34 Flowchart 47 Navigating 23 Onboard Device Configuration 29 F Power 31 Save
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15. to the Mainboard NOTE Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors NOTE Use the pull tabs on FFC cables whenever available to prevent damage Chapter 3 125 5 Replace the Keyboard Cover and insert the single screw securing the Keyboard Cover to the Upper Cover m E A k E a Keyboard Cover 126 Chapter 3 7 Turn the computer over Insert the twenty three screws on the bottom panel Upper Cover red callout Upper Cover blue callout Upper Cover green callout Chapter 3 127 Replacing the Keyboard 8 Insert the Keyboard backlight FFC and lock the connector ar ex f 9 Connect the Keyboard FFC and lock the connector EI 10 Slide the keyboard away from the LCD screen to engage the securing tabs on the keyboard Y 128 Chapter 3 11 Press down around the edges of the Keyboard to secure it in place Replacing the WLAN Module 1 Insert the WLAN Module into the mini card socket 2 Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN Module IMPORTANT The black cable attaches to the MAIN terminal and the white cable attaches to the AUX terminal Chapter 3 129 3 Replace the Mini Card Bracket as shown 4 Insert the two screws to secure the Mini Card Bracket and WLAN Module to the Mainboard WLAN Module 130 Chapter 3 Replacing the DIMM Modules 1 Insert the DIMM Module in place 2 Press down to lock the DIMM module in place
16. 003 POWER SAVING BOARD 55 PBJ02 004 FUNCTION BOARD Launch Board 55 PBJ02 005 MEDIA BOARD 55 PBJ02 006 USB BOARD W TV F 55 PBJ02 007 USB BOARD W O TV F 55 PBJ02 008 IO BOARD 55 PBJ02 009 ON OFF BOARD 55 PBJ02 010 174 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 4 GL ELIT VGA BOARD N10PGE1 MSI 55 PBJ02 014 VGA BOARD N10PGE1 YUAN 55 PBJ02 015 AVERMEDIA DVB T MINI CARD A309 TU 23100 016 REV1 0 AVERMEDIA TV TUNER CARD DVB T MINI CARD A309 W AFA AF9015 MAXLINER MXL5003S REV 1 0 AVERMEDIA TV TUNER CARD DVB T MINI TU 23100 010 CARD A310 W INTEL MAXLINEAR REV 1 0 TU 23100 014 BLUE TOOTH CABLE 50 PBJ02 001 T P FFC 50 PBJ02 002 POWER BOARD CABLE 50 PBJ02 003 USB CABLE 50 PBJ02 004 HF CABLE 50 PBJ02 005 ON OFF BOARD CABLE 50 PBJ02 006 TV TUNER ANTENNA 50 PBJ02 007 SMB PAL JACK 50 PBJ02 012 CASE COVER BRACKET ASSEMBLY PO PAL NTSC CONNECTOR 20 PBJ02 001 UPPER CASE ASSY 60 PBJ02 001 N 176 LOWER CASE W TV F 60 PBJ02 002 LOWER CASE W O TV F 60 PBJ02 003 HINGE SADDLE R 33 PBJ02 001 HINGE SADDLE L 33 PBJ02 002 LOWER CASE CAP R 60 PBJ02 004 LOWER CASE CAP L 60 PBJ02 005 HDD DOOR 42 PBJ02 001 MINI DOOR 42 PBJ02 002 HDD HOUSING 33 PBJ02 008 HDD CONNECTOR 20 PBJ02 002 MINI CARD BRACKET 33 PBJ02 004 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 4 KEYBOARD COVER FP TP BRACKET 33 PBJ02 005 T P BRACKET 33 PBJ02 006 FUNCTION BOARD COVE
17. 0D GEb IT41 AS5935G 744G32Mn VHP32ATES1 MC M92XT512CPbk 2 2G 320 BT 6L 6R CB n2 1 0D GEb ES22 AS5935G 743G32Mn VHP32ATSG1 MC M92XT512CPbk 2G 1G 320 BT 8L 6R CB_n3_1 0D_GEb_EN12 Appendix A AS5935G 874G50Bn AS5935G 642G32Bn AS5935G 642G16Bn AS5935G 862G32Mn AS5935G 862G32Mn AS5935G 944G50Bn AS5935G 944G50Bn AS5935G 874G50Bn AS5935G 744G50Bn AS5935G 9A4G50Bn AS5935G 664G50MI AS5935G 864G50Wn Appendix A AAP D D gt gt U U AAP AAP AAP EMEA EMEA Singapore Singapore Singapore GCTWN GCTWN Singapore Malaysia Singapore Russia Switzerlan LX PB30X 002 LX PB30X 003 LX PB30X 004 S2 PB30X 001 S2 PB30X 002 S2 PA20X 002 S2 PA20X 001 LX PBLOX 016 LX PBLOX 015 LX PBLOX 014 LX PBLOC 00 1 LX PBLOX 013 AS5935G 874G50Bn VHP32ATSG1 MC M92XT512CPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 8L 6R CB_n3_1 0D_GEb_EN12 AS5935G 642G32Bn VHP32ATSG1 MC M92XT512CPbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L 6R CB_n2 1 0D GEb EN12 AS5935G 642G16Bn VHP32ATSG1 MC M92XT512CPbk 1 2G 160 BT 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_EN12 AS5935G 862G32Mn VHP32AWW 1 MC M92XT512CPbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L 6R CB n2 1 0D ENX1test AS5935G 862G32Mn VHP32AWW 1 MC M92XT512CPbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_EN1 test AS5935G 944G50Bn VHP32AWW 1 MC M92XT512TCbF 2 2G 500_L BT 8L 6R CB_n2_DVBT U VHF FP 1 0D HG EN11 AS5935G 944G50Bn VHP32AWW 1 MC M92X
18. 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 09 ie ie ie 09 ep ep 09 ep 09 ep 09 ep 09 ep 09 ep gt O O D 2 o x gt N320GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K AS5935G 644G32Mn NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG E1 AS5935G 644G32MI AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G5
19. 22700 011 SB Chipset INTEL SB Chipset Intel CS ICH9M KI 80101 030 Software Antivirus application McAfee SR 23900 001 TV Antenna Avermedia Di Pole passive TV Antenna LZ 23000 004 WNC WNC Passive Antenna LZ 23000 001 Avermedia Di Pole passive TV Antenna LZ 23000 004 AVerMedia AVerMedia TV tuner card DVB T Mini card A310 w TU 23100 010 Intel MaxLinear Rev 1 0 AVerMedia AVerMedia TV tuner card DVB T Mini card A309 w Afa TU 23100 014 AF9015 MaxLiner MxL5003s Rev 1 0 VGA Chip AMD M92XT 55nm 29mm 29mm M2 package KI 23200 148 NVIDIA NVIDIA N10PGE1 55nm 29mm 29mm GB1 128 package KI 23200 142 UMA Intel KI 23200 038 VRAM 512M DDR2 64 16 4 KI 23300 016 o 1G DDR2 64 16 8 KI 23300 017 WiFi Antenna PIFA LZ 23500 006 Wireless LAN INTEL Lan Intel WLAN 512AN MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 KI SPMO1 003 MM 895361 INTEL Lan Intel WLAN 512AN MMWG2 Shirley Peak 5100 ME KI SPMO1 008 enable MM 899541 INTEL Lan Intel WLAN 533AN MMWG2 Shirley Peak 5300 ME KI SPMO1 009 enable MM 899545 Appendix B 215 216 Appendix B Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems If you are a distributor dealer ASP or TPM please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website However some information sources will require a user i d and password
20. Board and Finger Print Reader on page 76 2 Lift the TouchPad FFC to detach the adhesive securing it in place MEN 3 Open the locking latch and disconnect the TouchPad FFC from the TouchPad pr MET Chapter 3 79 5 Remove the two screws securing the TouchPad Bracket in place TouchPad Bracket 80 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Module IMPORTANT The LCD Module cannot be disassembled outside of factory conditions If any part of the LCD Module is faulty such as the camera antenna or LCD panel the whole module must be replaced 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 63 2 Remove the adhesive tapes securing the Antenna cables in place 3 Pull the Antenna cables through the cover as shown Ensure that the Antennas are completely free from the cover 4 Disconnect the USB Board cable as shown Chapter 3 81 5 Remove the USB Board cable from the cable clips as shown i i E P M J E m nn 6 Remove the adhesive tapes securing the USB Board and Backlight cables in place 82 Chapter 3 8 Lift the USB Board cable to detach the adhesive securing it in place A A i 9 Remove the USB Board and Backlight cables from the cable channel Ensure that the cables are free from all cable clips 10 Remove the Antenna and Backlight cables from the cable clip as shown ae Chapter 3 83 11 Pass the Antenna and Backlight cables thr
21. E HIT TATE 90 Chapter 3 Removing the Bluetooth Module 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 63 2 Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Mainboard 3 Remove the cable from the cable channel as shown 4 Lift the module clear of the chassis Chapter 3 91 5 Disconnect the cable from the Bluetooth Module 92 Chapter 3 Removing the Card Reader Board 1 See Removing the Saddles on page 87 2 Remove the four screws securing the Card Reader Board to the Lower Cover Card Reader Board 4 Remove the Card Reader Board from the Lower Cover Chapter 3 93 Removing the Hinge Wells 1 See Removing the Subwoofer on page 90 2 Remove the two screws one each side securing the Hinge Wells to the Lower Cover Hinge Wells M2 5 3 3 Lift the Hinge Wells clear of the Lower Cover 94 Chapter 3 Removing the Mainboard 1 See Removing the Hinge Wells on page 94 2 Remove the single screw securing the Mainboard to the Lower Cover Mainboard M2 5 3 1 ag 3 Pivot the Mainboard upward and remove it from the chassis right side first Place the Mainboard on a clean dust free surface Chapter 3 95 Removing the RTC Battery IMPORTANT Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries 1 See Removing the Mainboard on page 95 2 The RIC Battery is soldered to the Mainboard To replace the battery solder the new battery to
22. Lower Case 2 Lower the board in to place and press down as indicated to connect the board to board interface Chapter 3 105 3 Replace the four screws to secure the Card Reader Board to the Lower Cover Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1 Connect the Bluetooth cable to the module as 2 Place the module in the Lower Cover Ensure that shown the module is seated correctly on the locating pins 106 Chapter 3 Replacing the Subwoofer 1 Place the module in the Lower Cover Ensure that 2 Run the cable along the cable channel using all the module is seated correctly on the locating pins available clips Ha ths II Il IH B 7H EE HUE HY 111 1 DIE pe ED KAoBo LA 5011P TE IENNE HII B qi Replacing the USB Board 1 Place the board in the Lower Cover Ensure that 2 Replace the single screw securing the board to the the board is seated correctly on the locating pins Lower Cover Chapter 3 107 Replacing the Saddles 1 Align the screw holes and locating pins on the Saddles and the Lower Cover and replace the Saddles at pa 2 Replace the two screws to secure the Right Saddle to the Lower Cover NOTE The Left Saddle is not secured with screws 108 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Module IMPORTANT The LCD Module cannot be disassembled outside of factory conditions If any part of the LCD Module is faulty such as the camera antenna or LCD panel the whole module must be replac
23. NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 09 ie 09 ie 09 ep 09 ep 09 ep 09 ep 09 ep 09 ep 09 gt O O D 2 o x gt N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn
24. PBJ02 006 86 PBJ02 007 86 PBJ02 008 181 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 5935 Series Singapore AS5935G 743G32Mn AS5935G 744G32Mn l o TWN GCTWN AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 874G32Mn AS5935G 642G25Mn AS5935G 643G32Mn AS5935G 643G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 642G32Mn Appendix A LX PBJOX 013 LX PBJOX 012 LX PBJOX 011 LX PBJOX 010 LX PBJOC 002 LX PBJOC 001 LX PBJOX 009 LX PBJOX 007 LX PBJOX 008 AS5935G 743G32Mn VHP32ATSG1 MC M92XT512CFPbk 2G 1G 320 BT 8L 6R CB_n2_FP_1 0D_GEb_EN12 AS5935G 744G32Mn VHP32ATSG1 MC M92XT512CFPbk 2 2G 320 BT 8L 6R CB_n2_FP_1 0D_GEb_EN12 AS5935G 744G50Mn VHP32ATSG1 MC M92XT512CFPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 8L 6R CB n2 FP 1 0D GEb EN12 AS5935G 874G32Mn VHP32ATSG1 MC M92XT512CFPbk 2 2G 320 BT 8L 6R CB_n3_FP_1 0D_GEb_EN12 AS5935G 642G25Mn LINPUSAIN1 M92XT512CFPbk 1 2G 250 BT 6L 6R CB_n2_FP_1 0D_GEb_EN11 AS5935G 643G32Mn LINPUSAIN1 M92XT512CFPbk 2G 1G 320 BT 8L 6R CB_n2_FP_1 0D_GEb_EN11 AS5935G 643G32Mn VHP32ATIN1 MC M92XT512CFPbk 2G 1G 320 BT 8L 6R CB_n2_FP_1 0D_GEb_EN12 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATFR1 MC M92XT512CFPbk 2 2G 320 BT 6L 6R CB n2 FP 1 0D GEb FR23 AS5935G 642G32Mn VHP32ATTW1 MC M92XT512CFPbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L 6R CB n2 FP 1 0D GEb TC11 C2DP7450 C2DP7450 C2DP7450 C2DP8700 C2DT6400 C2DT6400 C2DT6400 C2DT6400 C2DT6400 182 AS5935G 644G32Mn
25. SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N320GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N320GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N320GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N320GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N320GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N320GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N320GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N320GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N320GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N320GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N320GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N320GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N320GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N320GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N320GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N320GB5 4K 19 00 AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn 199 NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8
26. Sk if 2p 3 UN fea Floppy J gt HardDisk gt CD ROM J HardDisk gt CD ROM gt LAN CD ROM 1 gt HardDisk gt LAN LAN gt Floppy gt HardDisk gt d BOOTSEQ gt LAN Floppy J Floppy 1 CD ROM 1 gt gt gt 3 Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence For example enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to HDD CD ROM LAN Floppy Chapter 2 41 Using DMITools 42 The DMI Desktop Management Interface Tool copies BIOS information to eeprom to be used in the DMI pool for hardware management When the BIOS displays Verifying DMI pool data it is checking the table correlates with the hardware before sending to the operating system Windows etc To update the DMI Pool perform the following steps 1 Boot into DOS 2 Execute dmitools exe The following messages are displayed on the screen to prompt the dmitools mode dmitools r gt Read dmi string from bios dmitools wm xxxx gt Write manufacturer name to eeprom dmitools wp Xxxx gt Write product name to eeprom dmitools ws xxxx gt Write serial number to eeprom dmitools wu xxxx gt Write uuid to eeprom e dmitools wa xxxx gt Write asset tag to eeprom The following examples show the commands and the corresponding output information Read DMI Information from Memory Input dmitools r Output Manufacturer Type1 Offset04h A
27. UnlockHD Encode code with the code noted in the previous step as follows UnlockHD 76943488 4 The command generates a password which can be used for unlocking the HDD Password 46548274 5 Key in the password from the previous step to unlock the HDD as shown TS SSS Enter Unlock Password Key 76126337 aaa Ree Chapter 2 39 40 Removing BIOS Passwords To clear the User or Supervisor passwords open the RAM door and use a metal instrument to short the RTC_RST jumper as shown below unn wn ia TM r ra Doda u L H in HUE HAT CO na Ju HILL nri iiam vant iin mu Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clean the User or Supervisor passwords perform the following steps 1 From a DOS prompt execute clnpwd exe 2 Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen d NXCInpud clnpwd ACER Clean Password Utility V1 80 Press 1 or 2 to clean anv password shown as below 1 User Password 2 Supervisor Password Clean User Password Successfully The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not Chapter 2 Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS To use Boot Sequence Selector perform the following steps 1 Enter into DOS 2 Execute BS exe to display the usage screen d BOOTSEQ gt bs xxx Boot Sequence Selecter Version 0 03 Create by Rockwell Chuang 18 81 2885
28. cover from the Upper Cover 4 Press down the securing latch 1 and push the Media Board in the direction of the arrow 2 to disengage the securing clips 66 Chapter 3 5 Lift the Media Board away from the Upper Cover 1 and feed the FFC through the Upper Cover 2 to remove the Media Board Chapter 3 67 Removing the Launch Board 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 63 2 Turn the Upper Cover over and lift the Launch Board FFC to disconnect the adhesive f 3 v 3 Turn the Upper Cover over Lift the Launch Board cover left side first and remove the cover from the Upper Cover 4 Press down the securing latch 1 and push the Launch Board in the direction of the arrow 2 to disengage the securing clips Securing Clip 68 Chapter 3 5 Lift the Launch Board away from the Upper Cover Chapter 3 Removing the Speaker Module 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 63 2 Lift the mylar covering to expose the Speaker cable as shown e a a a nETII z 3 Remove the Speaker cable from the cable channel as shown 70 Chapter 3 5 Using both hands lift the Soeaker Module upward to remove it from the Upper Cover Chapter 3 71 Removing the Power Saving Board 1 See Removing the Speaker Module on page 70 2 Remove the Power Saving Board cable from the cable channel as shown Power Saving Board 4 Remove the board from the chassis
29. failed disc 2 Retry reading the CD or DVD d Test the drive using other discs e Play a DVD movie f Listen to a music CD If the ODD works properly with alternate discs the original disc is probably defective and should be replaced 3 Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to the ODD See Disassembly Process on page 46 a Check for broken connectors on the drive motherboard and cables b Check for bent or broken pins on the drive motherboard and cable connections c Try an alternate cable if available If the drive works with the new cable the original cable should be replaced 4 Replace the ODD See Disassembly Process on page 46 146 Chapter 4 Modem Function Failure If the internal Modem fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs START RJ 11 well connected No d Connect it well Modem wire well connected No d Connect it well Modem card well connected No Seat it well Modem card OK Replace Mainboard Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Chapter 4 Check WL antenna to WL card Check antenna No gt Replace Modem card
30. lt 4y gt lt L gt Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain or switch users if you re not connected to a network domain amp gt M Minimizes all windows amp gt lt R gt Open the Run dialog box amp 5 gt lt T gt Cycle through programs on the taskbar amp gt lt U gt Open Ease of Access Center amp y gt X Open Windows Mobility Center amp gt BREAK Display the System Properties dialog box 8 lt SHIFT M gt Restore minimized windows to the desktop amp 5 gt TAB Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D amp gt lt SPACEBAR gt Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar lt CTRL gt lt 4y gt lt F gt Search for computers if you are on a network lt CTRL gt amp g gt TAB Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D Note Depending on your edition of Windows Vista some shortcuts may not function as described Application This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button it opens the ER key application s context menu 12 Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS utility To activate hot keys press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotke
31. should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility NOTE Do not install memory related drivers XMS EMS DPMI when you use the Phlash NOTE Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash 1 Prepare a bootable diskette 2 Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette 3 Then boot the system from the bootable diskette The flash utility has auto execution function Chapter 2 35 DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility IMPORTANT Use USB KEY USB HDD DVD RW and HDDs that can boot to DOS mode 1 Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu 2 Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order for example if using USB HDD to Update BIOS move USB HDD to position 1 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev 3 5 Information Main Advanced Securit Exit Item Specific Help Boot priority order Use t or lt gt to select 2 IDE1 HL DT ST DVDRAM GT20N arcevicemilenmpiess 32 USB FDD lt F5 gt to move it down the 4 Network Boot MBA v11 0 3 Slot 0500 list or lt F6 gt to move DUSE HDD it up the list Press 6 USB CDROM lt Esc gt to escape the menu Help Select Item Change Values Setup Default Exit Select Menu Select SubMenu Save and Exit 3 Exe
32. 0 PBJ02 006 LED LCD AUO 15 6 W WXGA GLARE LK 15605 003 B156XW02 VO LF 220NIT 8MS 500 1 LED LCD SAMSUNG 15 6 W WXGA GLARE LK 15606 003 LTN156AT02 A01 LF 220NIT 8MS 500 1 LED LCD LPL 15 6 W WXGA GLARE LK 15608 002 LP156WH2 TLE1 LF 220NIT 8MS 400 1 LED LCD CMO 15 6 W WXGA GLARE LK 1560D 005 N156B6 L04 LF 220NIT 8MS 500 1 ANTENNA WIMAX MAIN ANTENNA WIMAX AUX ANTENNA WIMAX MIMO LCD BEZEL PLASTIC LCD CABLE LCD BRACKET R L CAMERA 1 0M 50 PBJ02 008 50 PBJO2 009 50 PBJO2 010 60 PBJ02 007 50 PBJ02 011 33 PBJ02 007 57 PBJO2 001 LCD BEZEL GLASS LCD BEZEL CASE GLASS 60 PBJ02 012 60 PBJ02 013 MAINBOARD Mainboard Aspire 5935 Intel GM45 ICH9M LF with all connectors Mainboard Aspire 5935G Intel GM45 ICH9M MB PCMO2 001 LF with all connectors MB PD602 001 CPU THERMAL MODULE UMA 60 PBJO2 008 CPU THERMAL MODULE M92XT 60 PBJ02 009 CPU THERMAL MODULE M96 60 PBJ02 010 CPU THERMAL MODULE N10PGE1 60 PBJ02 011 SPEAKER 23 PBJ02 002 SUB WOOFER 23 PBJ02 003 180 Chapter 6 MISCELLANEOUS ACCESSORY Screw List Chapter 6 FORMOSA21 REMOTE CONTROLLER 25 PBJ02 001 RC804V B EN FOMOSA21 REMOTE CONTROLLER 25 PBJ02 002 RC804V B EU FORMOSA21 REMOTE CONTROLLER 25 PBJ02 003 RC804V B TC FORMOSA21 REMOTE CONTROLLER 25 PBJ02 004 RC804V B SC SCREW M2 5D 3 0L K 5 3D NI NL SCREW M1 98D 3 0L K 4 6D 0 8T ZK NL SCREW M3 0D 3 0L K 4 9D NI 86 PBJ02 001 86 PBJ02 002 86 PBJ02 003 86 PBJ02 004 86 PBJ02 005 86
33. 0Mn AS5935G 644G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 644G50Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 644G50Mn AS5935G 743G32Mn AS5935G 864G50Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn 197 NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 N10PG E1 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO1GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 09 ie ie ie 09 ep 09 ep 09 ep 09 ep 09 ep ep 09 ep gt O O D 2 o x gt N500GB5 4K
34. 0Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mi AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn WXGAG Appendix A 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N320GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N320GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N320GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K 20 AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mi 201 NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG NLED15 6 WXGAG
35. 1 0 read only 4 7GB Ver 2 0 for Authoring read only 4 7GB Ver 2 1 for General read amp write DL 8 5GB Ver 3 0 DVD RW 4 7GB Ver 1 2 Rev 1 0 2 0 3 0 DVD RAM 2 6GB side Ver 1 0 read only 1 46GB side 4 7GB side Ver 2 2 DVD R 4 7GB Ver 1 3 DL 8 5GB Ver 1 1 DVD RW 4 7GB Vol 1 Ver 1 3 CD ROM Mode 1 data disc CD ROM Mode 2 data disc CD ROM XA CD I Photo CD Multi Session Video CD CD Audio DiscMixed mode CD ROM disc data and audio CD ExtraCD Text CD R Conforming to Orange Book Part 2 read amp write D RW Conforming to Orange Book Part 3 read amp write Loading mechanism Drawer type manual load Electrical release Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V 5 Audio Interface Audio Controller Realtek IC ALC889X GR for High Definition Audio Codec Mono or Stereo Stereo Internal Microphone AC coupled input 100mVP P maximum Internal Speaker Quantity 2 1 speaker configuration 2X 4Ohm 2W Main Speakers 220hm 3Watt 50cc Chamber Subwoofer System Board Major Chips Core logic Intel Cantina GM 800 1066MHz FSB supported ICH9 M Integrated VGA solution for CANTIGA GM BCM5764ML for GIGA LAN Chapter 1 21 22 Audio Codec e REALTEK IC ALC889X GR for High Definition Audio Codec with Dolby Digital Live Keyboard e ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller Battery management Unit Card Reader e JMB380 card reader Keyboard Keyboard controll
36. 1080 Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 NVIDIA GeForce GT 130M TV Tuner Digital TV tuner supporting DVB T Storage subsystem 2 5 hard disk drive e Optical drive options e Blu ray Disc DVD Super Multi double layer drive e DVD Super Multi double layer drive 6 in 1 card reader Chapter 1 Audio Dolby optimized surround sound system with two built in stereo speakers True5 1 channel surround sound output High definition audio support S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built in stereo microphones e MS Sound compatible Dimensions and Weight 382 W x 274 D x 26 39 5 H mm 15 0 x 10 8 x 1 0 1 6 inches e 3 0 kg 6 6 Ibs with 6 cell battery Communication Acer Video Conference featuring Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam Optional Acer Xpress VolP phone Wi Fi WiMAX Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5150 5350 WLAN Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 5300 WPAN Bluetooth 2 0 Enhanced Data Rate EDR LAN Gigabit Ethernet Wake on LAN ready Privacy control Acer Bio Protection fingerprint solution BIOS user supervisor HDD passwords e Kensington lock slot Power subsystem ACPI 3 0 48 8 W 4400 mAh 3 pin 65 W AC adapter e 3 pin 90 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR Special keys and controls e 86 87 91 key keyboard Touchpad pointin
37. 15 6 M92XT WXGAG NLED15 6 M92XT WXGAG NLED15 6 M92XT WXGAG NLED15 6 M92XT WXGAG NLED15 6 M92XT WXGAG NLED15 6 M92XT WXGAG NLED15 6 M92XT WXGAG NLED15 6 M92XT WXGAG NLED15 6 M92XT WXGAG NLED15 6 M92XT WXGAG NLED15 6 M92XT WXGAG NLED15 6 M92XT WXGAG AS5935G NLED15 6 M92XT 944G50Bn WXGAG AS5935G NLED15 6 M92XT 944G50Bn WXGAG AS5935G 874G50Bn 195 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 512M DDR2 64 16 4 512M DDR2 64 16 4 512M DDR2 64 16 4 512M DDR2 64 16 4 512M DDR2 64 16 4 512M DDR2 64 16 4 512M DDR2 64 16 4 512M DDR2 64 16 4 512M DDR2 64 16 4 512M DDR2 64 16 4 512M DDR2 64 16 4 512M DDR2 64 16 4 512M DDR2 64 16 4 512M DDR2 64 16 4 N N 1G DDR2 64 16 8 N500GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N320GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N250GB5 4K N250GB5 4K N250GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N160GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K Appendix A AS5935G 744G50Bn NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG
38. 42 AS5935G 864G50Bn VHP32ATGB1 MC N10PGE11GBCFbk 2 2G 500_L BT 8L 6R CB n2 FP 1 0D GEb EN14 AS5935G 644G32Bn VHP32ATGB1 MC N10PGE11GBCFbk 2 2G 320 BT 8L 6R CB n2 FP 1 0D GEb EN14 AS5935G 874G50Bn VHP32ATES1 MC N10PGE11GBCFbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB n2 FP 1 0D GEb ES22 AS5935G 644G50Mn VHP32ATGR1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_EL32 AS5935G 644G50Mn VHP32ATIL1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500 L BT 6L 6R CB n2 1 0D GEb HE12 AS5935G 644G50Mn VHP32ATIT1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500 L BT 6L 6R CB n2 1 0D GEb IT12 186 AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 644G50Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 644G50Mn AS5935G 743G32Mn AS5935G 864G50Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn 187 EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA u EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA Europe Eastern LX PBKOX 08 LX PBKOX 04 LX PBKOX 08 i 2 2 Turkey LX PBKOX 00 4 Norway LX PBKOX 07 7 USA LX PBKOX 07 6 5 South Africa South Africa LX PBKOX 07 LX PBKOX 07 4 LX PBKOX 07 3 LX PBKOX 07 Denmark LX PBKOX 07 2 LX PBKOX 07 0 AS5935G 744G50Mn VHP32ATCZ2 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500 L BT 6L 6R CB n2 1 0D GEb SK12 AS5935G 644G50Mn VHP32ATEU5 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_RO12 AS5935G 644G32Mn EM VHP32ATTR1 MC N10PGE11GBC
39. 6in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 862G50Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SPIX2MMW AS5935G 864G50Bn NBDCB4 McAfee 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW E E XS AS5935G 874G50Bn NBDCB4 McAfee 6 in 1 Build in SP3x3MMW SP3x3MMW XS AS5935G 944G50Bn NBDCB4 McAfee 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW XS AS5935G 864G50Wn NBDRW4 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW XS 203 Appendix A AS5935G 864G32Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 864G50Bn NBDCB4 McAfee 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW XS AS5935G 644G32Bn NBDCB4 McAfee 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW XS AS5935G 874G50Bn NBDCB4 6 in 1 Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW XS AS5935G 644G50Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 644G50Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 644G50Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 744G50Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 644G50Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 644G32Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 644G32Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 644G32Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 644G32Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 644G32Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 644G32Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 644G32Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 644G32Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1
40. 7 009 Panther B SATA LF F W C60F WD HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 500GB WD5000BEVT 22ZAT0 KH 50008 013 ML250 SATA LF F W 01 01A01 Backlit LCD AUO LED LCD AUO 15 6 W WXGA Glare B156XW02 VO LF LK 15605 003 220nit 8ms 500 1 SAMSUNG LED LCD SAMSUNG 15 6 W WXGA Glare LTN156AT02 LK 15606 003 A01 LF 220nit 8ms 500 1 LPL LED LCD LPL 15 6 W WXGA Glare LP156WH2 TLE1 LF LK 15608 002 220nit 8ms 400 1 LED LCD CMO 15 6 W WXGA Glare N156B6 L04 LF 220nit LK 1560D 005 8ms 500 1 Appendix B 213 MICRON Memory MICRON SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB KN 1GB04 003 MT8JSF12864HY 1G1D1 LF 64 16 0 07um ELPIDA Memory ELPIDA SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB KN 1GB09 009 EBJ11UEGBAUO AE E LF 64 16 0 07um ELPIDA Memory ELPIDA SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB KN 1GB09 011 EBJ11UE6BBSO AE F LF 64 16 0 065um SAMSUNG Memory SAMSUNG SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB KN 1GB0B 019 M471B2874DZ1 CF8 LF 64 16 0 065um SAMSUNG Memory SAMSUNG SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB KN 1GBOB 028 M471B2873EH1 CF8 LF 64 16 0 055um HYNIX Memory HYNIX SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB KN 1GB0G 019 HMT112S6AFP6C G7NO LF 64 16 0 065um NANYA Memory NANYA SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB KN 2GB03 012 NT2GC64B8HA1NS BE LF 128 8 0 07um MICRON Memory MICRON SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB KN 2GB04 004 MT16JSF25664HY 1G1D1 LF 128 8 0 07um ELPIDA Memory ELPIDA SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB KN 2GB09 002 EBJ21UE8BAUO AE E LF 128 8 0 07um ELPIDA Memory ELPIDA SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB KN 2GB09 004 EBJ21UES8BBSO AE F LF 128 8 0 065um SAMSUNG Memory SAMSUNG SO DIM
41. 8P POWER SAVING Board 0 0 ccc ee eee 166 LS 5019P Touch pad button Board 0 0 ce ee 167 ES501 AP HDMI BOA sico rato Te ed Helen e ao e ect 168 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery ee 169 Clearing Password Check 169 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk arreado dn ua cc ee ene 170 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 171 Aspire 5935 Series Exploded Diagrams 0 0000 cece ee ee eee 172 Mal ASSEMDIV ao vaa oo e Soo Gace A ae SUA aha ae Ee 172 BASS ASSEMDIY TIT 173 Aspire 5935 Series FRU Scion asada 174 SCE A O an POI eae Tee S 181 Model Definition and Configuration 182 Aspire 5930 SNES stra ia egal tite We ae daa idu Late ea owe 182 Test Compatible Components 211 Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test ellen 212 Online Support Information 217 Index 219 Table of Contents System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer s many features Operating System Genuine Windows Vista Platform Intel Centrino 2 processor technology featuring e ntel amp Core 2 Duo processor e Mobile Intel PM45 GM45 Express Chipset e ntel amp Wireless WiFi Link 5100 5300 e ntel amp Wireless WiFi Link 5150 5350 System M emory Dual Channel SDRAM support e Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics 16 9 aspect ratio 15 6 HD 1366 x 768 15 6 Full HD 1920 x
42. 935G 644G32Mn EM VHP32ATME2 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_AR13 Appendix A AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32MI AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn Appendix A EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA Middle East South Africa South Africa Switzerlan d EMEA Middle LX PBKOX 04 East LX PBKOX 04 LX PBKOX 03 7 9 7 LX PBKOX 03 4 LX PBKOX 03 8 LX PBKOX 03 9 LX PBKOX 04 0 LX PBKOX 03 5 LX PBKOX 03 6 LX PBKOX 03 3 LX PBKOX 03 2 LX PBKOX 03 1 AS5935G 644G32Mn EM VHP32ATME2 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB n2 1 0D GEb EN15 AS5935G 644G32Mn EM VHP32ATME9 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB n2 1 0D GEb FR22 AS5935G 744G50Mn EM VHP32ATZA2 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_EN16 AS5935G 744G50Mn EM VHP32ATZA1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_FR23 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATGB1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_EN14 AS5935G 644G32Mi VHP32ATUK1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_abg_1 0D_GEb_RU11 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATCH1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_IT42 AS5935G 744G50Mn VHP32ATDK1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB_n2 1 0D_GEb_NO13 AS5935G 744G50
43. AS5935G 863G32Mn AS5935G 863G50Bn AS5935G 864G50Mn AS5935G 862G32Mn AS5935G 643G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 643G25Mn AS5935G 643G25Mn AS5935G 643G25Mn AS5935G 744G32Mn AS5935G 743G32Mn 183 EMEA AAP AAP Switzerlan d Philippine S Middle East Switzerlan d Holland Luxembo urg EMEA LX PBJOX 006 EMEA LX PBJOX 005 d LX PBJOX 003 LX PBJOU 001 LX PBJOX 002 LX PBJOX 001 LX PD80X 00 1 LX PB30X 008 LX PB30X 007 LX PB30X 006 LX PB30X 005 LX PB30X 001 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATFR1 MC M92XT512CFPbk 2 2G 320 BT 8L 6R CB n2 FP 1 0D GEb FR23 AS5935G 863G32Mn VHP32ATCH1 MC M92XT512CFPbk 2G 1G 320 BT 6L 6R CB_n2_FP_1 0D_GEb_IT42 AS5935G 863G50Bn VHP32ATCH1 MC M92XT512CFPbk 2G 1G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB_n2_FP_1 0D_GEb_IT42 AS5935G 864G50Mn VUT32ATPH1 MC M92XT512CFPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 8L 6R CB n2 FP 1 0D GEb EN13 AS5935G 862G32Mn EM VHP32ATMY1 MC M92XT512CFPbk 1 2G 320 BT 8L 6R CB n2 FP 1 0D GEb EN14 AS5935G 643G32Mn EM VHP32ATME2 MC M92XT512CFPbk 2G 1G 320 BT 6L 6R CB n2 FP 1 0D GEb AR23 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATCH1 MC M92XT512CFbk 2 2G 320 BT 6L 6R CB n2 FP 1 0D GEb IT42 AS5935G 643G25Mn VHP32ATNL1 MC M92XT512CPbk 2G 1G 250 6L 6R CB_n2 1 0D GEb NL12 AS5935G 643G25Mn VHP32ATBE1 MC M92XT512CPbk 2G 1G 250 6L 6R CB_n2 1 0D GEb NL13 AS5935G 643G25Mn VHP32ATLU3 MC M92XT512CPbk 2G 1G 250 6L e6R CB n2 1
44. Aspire 5935 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER CSD web for more information please refer to http csd acer com tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5935 Series service guide Copyright Copyright 2009 by Acer Incorporated All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer and not Acer Incorporated its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Pen
45. Assoase7aacsomin er20 IN IN N Assoasezsacsom er20 IN IN IN Assoase7aacsomin er20 IN IN IN Assoase7aacsomin er20 IN IN IN Assoase7aacsomin _ erzo IN IN N Assoase7aacsomin er20 IN IN IN Assoase7aacsomin _ erzo IN NIN passeaseraacsown erzo IN NIN Appendix A 208 Z Z Z Z Z Z Z ZZZ Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z T Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z ZO ZI Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z ZI Z Z Z ZZZ ZI Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z ZZ ZZZ ZZ eZ ZZZ oz Z Z Z Z Z meraes BT20 IN INN assossa raeson er20 IN IN SSN rassecsG 7aacsovin BT20 IN IN SSN rassecsG 7aacsown BT20 IN IN SSN ASNGSGTAGSME BT20 IN INN rassecsG 7aacsovn BT20 IN IN SN rassessG 7sacsovin er20 IN INN rassecsG 7aacsovin BT20 IN INN rassecsc 7aacsovin BT20 IN IN SSN rassecsc 7aaGsovin BT20 IN INN rassessc 7aacsovin BT20 IN IN SSN rassecsG 7aacsovin Br20 IN INN rassessG 7aacsovin BT20 IN IN SSN rassecsc7aacsomi _ BT20 IN IN SN rassecsG7aacsovin BT20 IN IN SSN rassessc 7aacsovin BT20 IN IN SN rassecsG 7aacsowin Br20 IN IN SN Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z ZI ZZZ ZI Z Z Z Z Z Z Z ZZ Z Z ZI ZZZ 209 Appendix A Appendix A 210 Test Compatible Components This computer s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer s internal testing department All of its system functions are tested under Windows
46. BCFPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 8L 6R CB n2 FP 1 0D GEb FR23 AS5935G 864G32Mn VHPS32ATFR1 MC N10PGE11GBCFPbk 2 2G 320 BT 8L 6R CB n2 FP 1 0D GEb FR23 AS5935G 864G50Wn VHP32ATFR1 MC N10PGE11GBCFPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 8L 6R CB n2 FP 1 0D GEb FR23 AS5935G 864G50Mn VHP32ATTW1 MC N10PGE11GBCFPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB n2 FP 1 0D GEb TC11 AS5935G 862G50Mn EM VHP32ATMY1 MC N10PGE11GBCFPbk 1 2G 500 L BT 8L 6R CB n2 FP 1 0D GEb EN14 Appendix A AS5935G 864G50Bn AS5935G 874G50Bn AS5935G 944G50Bn AS5935G 864G50Wn AS5935G 864G32Mn AS5935G 864G50Bn AS5935G 644G32Bn AS5935G 874G50Bn AS5935G 644G50Mn AS5935G 644G50Mn AS5935G 644G50Mn Appendix A EMEA EMEA d d EMEA Italy LX PBLOX 001 Singapore LX PBSOX 00 v Hong LX PBSOX 00 Kong 6 LX PBSOX 00 4 LX PBSOX 00 LX PBSOX 00 5 3 LX PBSOX 00 2 LX PBSOX 00 1 LX PBKOX 08 0 LX PBKOX 07 9 LX PBKOX 07 8 AS5935G 864G50Bn EM VHP32ATMY1 MC N10PGE11GBCFPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 8L 6R CB n2 FP 1 0D GEb EN14 AS5935G 874G50Bn VHP32ATSG1 MC N10PGE11GBCFbk 2 2G 500_L BT 8L 6R CB n3 FP 1 0D GEb EN12 AS5935G 944G50Bn VHP32ATHK2 MC N10PGE11GBCFbk 2 2G 500_L BT 8L 6R CB n2 FP 1 0D GEb ZH31 AS5935G 864G50Wn VHP32ATCH1 MC N10PGE11GBCFbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB_n2_FP_1 0D_GEb_IT42 AS5935G 864G32Mn VHP32ATCH1 MC N10PGE11GBCFbk 2 2G 320 BT 6L 6R CB_n2_FP_1 0D_GEb_IT
47. Board neee 105 Replacing the Bluetooth Module ene 106 Replacing the Subwoofer 0 cc ee eee 107 Replacing the USB Board 722452 a o a da ia 107 Replacing the Saddles 0 cee ees 108 Replacing the LCD Module 0 ccc eee eee 109 Replacing the TouchPad Bracket ene 110 Replacing the Button Board and Finger Print Reader 112 Replacing the MIC Board 00 cc eens 115 Replacing the Volume Control Board 00 eee eee 116 Replacing the Power Saving Board 0 ccc ee eee 117 Replacing the Speaker Module 2 0 cc eee ee eee 119 Replacing the Launch Board 121 Replacing the Media Board 0 cc tee ees 123 Replacing the Upper Cover 124 Replacing the Keyboard a ewes ota eee Be ta da 128 Replacing the WLAN Module 0 000 eee eee eee 129 Replacing the DIMM Modules 000 cece eee eee 131 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module o o ooooooooooo 131 Replacing the ODD Module lul 132 Replacing the Lower Covers ene 133 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 0 00 ee 133 Replacing the PCI Express Dummy Card 134 Replacing the BallelV wader doe tote uer gale dia ara we oh pad A en ele do ud gs 134 Troubleshooting 135 COMMON PEIODIelTIS 2 hdc nito qr le cx eon ya Rud utet edo teet ew ale 135 POWSLOmTSSHO xau beet AR eere e cod ob HER ob EU dtu Bees 136 VIII Table of Content
48. CB_n2 1 0D_GEb_EN15 AS5935G 744G50Mn EM VHP32ATME9 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500 L BT 6L 6R CB n2 1 00 GEb FR22 AS5935G 744G50Mn VHP32ATIT1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500 L BT 6L 6R CB n2 1 0D GEb IT12 AS5935G 744G50Mn VHP32ATIL1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500 L BT 6L 6R CB n2 1 0D GEb HE12 C2DP7450 C2DP7450 C2DP7450 C2DP7450 192 AS5935G 744G50Mn VHP32ATGR1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_EL32 AS5935G 744G50Mn VHP32ATES1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_ES22 AS5935G 744G50Mn VHP32ATFI2 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB n2 1 0D GEb Fl11 AS5935G 744G50Mn EM VHP32ATME2 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB_n2 1 0D_GEb_EN15 AS5935G 744G50Mn VHP32ATGB1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500 L BT 6L 6R CB n2 1 0D GEb EN14 AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn EM VHP32ATME3 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_FR23 EMEA Middle LX PBKOX 01 C2DP7450 East 0 AS5935G EMEA Middle LX PBKOX 00 AS5935G 744G50Mn EM C2DP7450 744G50Mn East 6 VHP32ATME2 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500 L BT 6L 6R CB n2 1 0D GEb AR23 AS5935G EMEA Poland LX PBKOX 00 AS5935G 744G50Mn C2DP7450 744G50Mn 3 VHP32ATPL1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500 L BT 6L 6R CB n2 1 0D GEb PL11 AS5935G EMEA Ukraine LX PBKOX 00 AS5935G 744G50Mi C2DP7450 744G50Mi 2 VHP32ATUK1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500 L BT 6L 6R CB abg 1 0D GEb RUf11 AS5935G EMEA Swit
49. D Failure 144 Online Support Information 217 Optical Drive Module Removing 52 Panel 5 Bottom 9 left 5 Power On Failure 136 Power Saving Board Removing 72 117 Reassembly Main Module 101 Right Hinge Well Removing 94 Replacing 105 Right Saddle Removing 87 Replacing 108 Saddles Removing 87 Replacing 108 SD Dummy Card Removing 50 Speaker Module Removing 70 Replacing 119 speakers hotkey 13 Subwoofer Removing 90 Replacing 107 System Block Diagram 4 Test Compatible Components 21 1 Thermal Grease 102 Thermal Module Removing 98 Replacing 102 Thermal Unit Failure 148 Top 157 TouchPad Bracket Removing 79 TouchPad Failure 140 Troubleshooting Built in KB Failure 139 EasyTouch Buttons 148 HDTV Switch 148 Internal Microphone 142 Internal Speakers 140 LCD Failure 139 Modem 147 No Display 137 ODD 144 Other Failures 149 Power On 136 Thermal Unit 148 TouchPad 140 WLAN 147 Undetermined Problems 150 Upper Cover Removing 63 Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart 59 USB Board Removing 89 Replacing 107 utility BIOS 23 35 VGA Card Removing 97 VGA MXM Card Replacing 103 Volume Control Board Removing 74 Replacing 116 Windows 2000 Environment Test 212 Wireless Function Failure 147 WLAN Board 57 WLAN Cover Removing 51 WLAN Module Removing 57 221 222
50. Do not replace a non defective FRUs Fe assemble Check M B the SPK cable SPK cable to M B swap Logic Check Lagic lower Logic UpperiLower Upper swap MiB 140 Chapter 4 Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Reboot the computer 2 Navigate to Start gt Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager Check the Device Manager to determine that The device is properly installed e There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts No hardware is listed under Other Devices Roll back the audio driver to the previous version if updated recently Remove and reinstall the audio driver Ensure that all volume controls are set mid range a Click the volume icon on the taskbar and drag the slider to 50 Ensure that the volume is not muted b Click Mixer to verify that other audio applications are set to 50 and not muted 6 Navigate to Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Sound Ensure that Speakers are selected as the default audio device green check mark NOTE If Speakers does not show right click on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices clear by default 7 Select Speakers and click Configure to start Speaker Setup Follow the onscreen prompts to configure the speakers Remove and recently installed hardware or software Restore system and file settings fro
51. Ds Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active indicator Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive button Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is hole turned off Note Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off USB 2 0 ports Connects to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera RF in port Accepts input signals from digital TVtuner devices e only for certain models 8 Chapter 1 Bottom View Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack Battery release Releases the battery for removal latch Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk Secured with Screws Memory Houses the computer s main memory compartment 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after and cooling fan prolonged use Note Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening Chapter 1 TouchPad Basics with fingerprint reader The following items show you how to use the TouchPad with Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader j Move your finger across the touchpad 1 to move the cursor 4 Press the left 2 and right 4 buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button
52. ER LOU RPM Performance Specifications Bue ems L 8M8 LES Internal transfer 352 395 952 typ 850 Mbits s rate Mbits sec maximum max I O data transfer 150 300 300 maximum rate Mbytes sec max DC Power Requirements Voltage 5V 5 5V 5 5V 45 5V 45 5V 5 tolerance Blueray Combo Module Vendor amp model PLDS DS 4E1S LF Pioneer BDC TD01RS LF HLDS CT10 LF name Performance With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Specification Transfer rate MB Sustained Sustained sec 3 5 10 Buffer Memory 2 MB Interface SATA Chapter 1 19 20 Applicable disc CD DA CD TEXT CD ROM Mode 1 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form 1 and Form 2 formats CD I Ready Video CD MPEG 1 Photo CD Enhance CD CD extra I Trax CD and UDF DVD ROM DVD Video DVD Audio DVD R single multi border s DVD R single multi session s DVD RW DVD RW DVD RAM BD ROM ver2 0 UDF2 5 BD R ver1 0 and ver2 0 UDF2 5 BD RE ver2 0 and ver3 0 UDF2 5 BD hybrid only BD part Loading mechanism Manual load Plunger system Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V 5 Chapter 1 Super Multi Drive Module Vendor amp model HLDS GT20N LF Toshiba TS L633B LF Sony AD 7580S LF PLDS DS 8A3S LF name Performance With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Specification Transfer rate Sustained Sustained 3 600 kB s 24x max 11 08 Mbytes s 8x max Applicable disc DVD ROM formats 4 7GB Single Layer 8 5GB Dual Layer DVD R 3 95GB Ver
53. G 500 L BT 6L 6R CB n2 1 0D GEb SV22 AS5935G 744G50Mi VHP32ATRU1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB abg 1 0D GEb RU11 AS5935G 744G50Mn VHP32ATAT1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500 L BT 6L 6R CB n2 1 0D GEb DE11 AS5935G 744G50Mn VHP32ATEU7 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500 L BT 6L 6R CB n2 1 0D GEb SL11 AS5935G 744G50Mn VHP32ATSE1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB n2 1 0D GEb Fl13 AS5935G 744G50Mn VHP32ATNO1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB_n2 1 0D_GEb_NO12 AS5935G 744G50Mn VHP32ATHU1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_HU13 Appendix A AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn Appendix A EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA Portugal LX PBKOX 02 0 Eastern Europe LX PBKOX 01 7 Middle LX PBKOX 01 East 1 Middle LX PBKOX 01 East 2 Italy LX PBKOX 01 3 Israel LX PBKOX 01 6 LX PBKOX 01 5 Spain LX PBKOX 01 4 LX PBKOX 01 8 Middle LX PBKOX 00 East 7 LX PBKOX 00 AS5935G 744G50Mn VHP32ATPT1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500 L BT 6L 6R CB n2 1 0D GEb PT12 AS5935G 744G50Mn VHP32ATEU3 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB_n2 1 0D_GEb_RU23 AS5935G 744G50Mn EM VHP32ATME6 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R
54. M DDRIII 1066 2GB KN 2GB0B 005 M471B5673DZ1 CF8 LF 128 8 0 065um SAMSUNG Memory SAMSUNG SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB KN 2GB0B 012 M471B5673EH1 CF8 LF 128 8 0 055um HYNIX Memory HYNIX SO DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB KN 2GB0G 014 HMT125S6BFR8C G7 NO LF 128 8 0 055um nn External USB Lite LSI modem LC MOD00 001 NB Chipset INTEL NB Chipset Intel CS GM45NB KI G4501 001 PIONEER ODD PIONEER BD COMBO 12 7mm Tray DL 4X BDC KO 00405 002 TDO1RS LF W O bezel SATA HLDS ODD HLDS BD COMBO 12 7mm Tray DL 4X CT10 LF W O KO 0040D 002 bezel SATA PLDS ODD PLDS BD COMBO 12 7mm Tray DL 4X DS 4E1S LF KO 0040F 001 W O bezel SATA PIONEER ODD PIONEER BD RW 12 7mm Tray DL 4X BDR TDO1RS KU 00405 014 LF W O bezel SATA PANASONIC ODD PANASONIC BD RW 12 7mm Tray DL 4X UJ230A LF KU 00407 013 W O bezel SATA 2X double Layer 4X Single Layer TOSHIBA ODD TOSHIBA Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X TS KU 00801 030 L633B LF W O bezel SATA HLDS ODD HLDS Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X GT20N KU 0080D 040 LF W O bezel SATA SONY ODD SONY Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X AD KU 0080E 017 7580S LF W O bezel SATA 214 Appendix B PLDS ODD PLDS Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X DS KU 0080F 004 8A3S LF W O bezel SATA Remote Controller Fomosa21 Fomosa21 Remote Controller RC804V B EU RT 22700 008 Formosa21 Formosa21 Remote Controller RC804V B TC RT 22700 009 Formosa21 Formosa21 Remote Controller RC804V B SC RT 22700 010 Formosa21 Formosa21 Remote Controller RC804V B EN RT
55. Mn VHP32ATFR1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_FR23 AS5935G 744G50Mn VHP32ATDE1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB_n2 1 0D_GEb_DE13 AS5935G 744G50Mn VHP32ATBE1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_NL13 AS5935G 744G50Mn VHP32ATNL1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500 L BT 6L 6R CB n2 1 0D GEb NL12 C2DT6400 C2DT6400 C2DP7450 C2DP7450 C2DT6400 C2DT6400 C2DT6400 190 AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mi AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn 191 Luxembo LX PBKOX 02 urg 7 Eastern LX PBKOX 02 Europe 3 LX PBKOX 02 1 LX PBKOX 02 2 6 Eastern Europe Eastern Europe Eastern Europe LX PBKOX 02 Russia LX PBKOX 02 9 Austria LX PBKOX 03 0 Eastern LX PBKOX 02 5 Sweden LX PBKOX 02 4 Norway LX PBKOX 02 8 LX PBKOX 01 9 Europe AS5935G 744G50Mn VHP32ATLU3 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500 L BT 6L 6R CB n2 1 0D GEb IT41 AS5935G 744G50Mn VHP32ATEU5 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB_n2 1 0D_GEb_RO12 AS5935G 744G50Mn VHP32ATEU5 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_PL13 AS5935G 744G50Mn VHP32ATEU7 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_ENR2 AS5935G 744G50Mn VHP32ATEU4 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2
56. Pbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_TR33 AS5935G 744G50Mn EM VHP32ATTR1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_TR33 AS5935G 644G50Mn VHP32ATNO1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L 8L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_NO12 AS5935G 743G32Mn VHP32ATUS1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2G 1G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_EN32 AS5935G 864G50Mn VHP32ATES1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_ES22 AS5935G 644G32Mn EM VHP32ATZA2 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_EN16 AS5935G 644G32Mn EM VHP32ATZA1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_FR23 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATFR1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_FR23 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATDK1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_NO13 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATDE1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_DE13 C2DP7450 C2DT6400 C2DT6400 C2DP7450 C2DT6400 C2DP7450 Appendix A AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32MI AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn Appendix A Austria Eastern Europe Eastern Europe Sweden Russia Belgium Holland Norway Luxembo urg Eastern Europe Eastern Europe Eastern Europe Eastern Europe LX PBKOX 06 4 LX PBKOX 06
57. R 42 PBJ02 005 AA VR BUTTON VOLUME CONTROL 42 PBJ02 007 Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 KB 1140A 031 Standard 86KS Black US International Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 KB 1140A 016 Standard 86KS Black Greek Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 KB 1140A 007 Standard 86KS Black Arabic Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 KB 1140A 011 Standard 86KS Black Chinese Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 KB 1140A 023 Standard 86KS Black Russian Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 KB 1140A 028 Standard 86KS Black Thailand Backlit 42 PBJ02 008 Y i E ae 42 PBJ02 006 KEYBOARD Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 Standard 86KS Black US International w KB 1140A 032 Hebrew Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 KB 1140A 030 Standard 87KS Black UK Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 KB 1140A 015 Standard 87KS Black German Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 KB 1140A 027 Standard 87KS Black Swiss G Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 KB 1140A 008 Standard 87KS Black Belgium Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 KB 1140A 012 Standard 87KS Black Danish Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 KB 1140A 018 Standard 87KS Black Italian Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 KB 1140A 014 Standard 87KS Black French Backlit N 7 178 Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 KB 1140A 01 7 Standard 87KS Black Hungaria
58. RING FRU PARTS you should check the most up to date information available on your regional web or channel For whatever reasons a part number change is made it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines NOTE To scrap or to return the defective parts you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it Chapter 6 171 lagrams Exploded D IES 5935 Ser Aspire Main Assembly T Kobad e totes 2 kepoaarae 8 VGACad 5 Uppercoer es unore 4 Speaker Module ho ight Saale Pe Thermal Module D gt O O YI D O J Chapter 6 172 Base Assembly O O a O E SS e e I WLAN Door Lower Cover 173 Chapter 6 Aspire 5935 Series FRU List KI SPMO1 003 KI SPMO1 008 LAN INTEL WLAN 533AN_MMWG2 SHIRLEY KI SPMO1 009 PEAK 5300 ME ENABLE MM 899545 FOXCONN BLUETOOTH FOX_BRM_2 0 F W BT 21100 005 300 nn SWITCH BOARD W FFC 55 PBJ02 001 FINGERPRINT BOARD W FFC 55 PBJ02 002 VOLUME BOARD W FFC 55 PBJ02
59. Removing the Express Dummy Card 1 Push the Express dummy card all the way in to eject it 2 Pull the card out from the slot Chapter 3 49 Removing the SD Dummy Card 1 Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it 2 Pull the card out from the slot 50 Chapter 3 Removing the Lower Covers 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 48 2 Loosen the four captive screws in the Memory HDD and WLAN covers Memory WLAN HDD Cover Cover 3 Carefully open the Memory HDD cover 4 Carefully open the WLAN cover Chapter 3 51 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1 See Removing the Lower Covers on page 51 2 Remove the single screw securing the ODD module ODD Module 3 Insert a suitable object in to the Lower Cover to push the ODD Module clear of the casing 4 Pull the ODD Module out of the chassis 92 Chapter 3 5 Remove the two screws securing the ODD Bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the module 6 Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject the ODD tray 7 Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover and remove P _ Chapter 3 53 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 See Removing the Lower Covers on page 51 2 Use the pull tab to lift the HDD and disconnect the interface 3 Lift the hard disk drive module out of the bay NOTE To prevent damage to device avoid pressing down on it or pl
60. S5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn 189 ltaly Middle East Middle East Middle East Middle East Middle East EMEA Portugal LX PBKOX 05 4 6 0 LX PBKOX 05 1 2 3 9 LX PBKOX 04 8 LX PBKOX 04 6 LX PBKOX 04 4 LX PBKOX 04 1 LX PBKOX 04 3 LX PBKOX 04 5 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATPT1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_PT12 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATGR1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_EL32 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATIL1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_HE12 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATES1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_ES22 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATHU1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_HU13 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATFI2 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB n2 1 0D GEb Fl11 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATIT1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_IT12 AS5935G 644G32Mn EM VHP32ATME6 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_EN15 AS5935G 644G32Mn EM VHP32ATME4 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_EN11 AS5935G 644G32Mn EM VHP32ATME3 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_FR23 AS5935G 644G32Mn VHP32ATPL1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_PL11 AS5935G 644G32Mn EM VHP32ATME2 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 320 6L 6R CB_n2_1 0D_GEb_AR23 AS5
61. T512TCbF 2 2G 500_L BT 8L 6R CB_n2_DVBT U VHF FP 1 0D HG ENX1 AS5935G 874G50Bn VHP32ATSG1 MC N10PGE11GBCFPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 8L 6R CB_n3_FP_1 0D_GEb_EN12 AS5935G 744G50Bn EM VHP32ATMY1 MC N10PGE11GBCFPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 8L 6R CB n3 FP 1 0D GEb EN14 AS5935G 9A4G50Bn VHP32ATSG1 MC N10PGE11GBCFPbk 2 2G 500 L BT 8L 6R CB n3 FP 1 0D GEb EN12 AS5935G 664G50Mi LINPUSARU1 N10PGE11GBCFPbk 2 2G 500 L BT 8L 6R CB abg FP 1 0D GEb EN71 AS5935G 864G50Wn VHP32ATCH1 MC N10PGE11GBCFPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB_n2_FP_1 0D_GEb_IT42 184 AS5935G 864G32Mn AS5935G 9A4G50Mn AS5935G 9A4G50Bn AS5935G 644G50Bn AS5935G 864G32Mn AS5935G 864G50Wn AS5935G 644G50Bn AS5935G 864G32Mn AS5935G 864G50Wn AS5935G 864G50Mn AS5935G 862G50Mn 185 d AS5935G 864G32Mn VHP32ATCH1 MC N10PGE11GBCFPbk 2 2G 320 BT 6L 6R CB n2 FP 1 0D GEb IT42 AS5935G 9A4G50Mn VHP32ATDE1 MC N10PGE11GBCFPbk 2 2G 500 L 6L 6R CB n2 FP 1 0D GEb DE13 AS5935G 9A4G50Bn VHP32ATDE1 MC N10PGE11GBCFPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB n2 FP 1 0D GEb DE13 AS5935G 644G50Bn VHP32ATFR1 MC N10PGE11GBCFPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB n2 FP 1 0D GEb FR23 AS5935G 864G32Mn VHP32ATFR1 MC N10PGE11GBCFPbk 2 2G 320 BT 6L 6R CB n2 FP 1 0D GEb FR23 AS5935G 864G50Wn VHP32ATFR1 MC N10PGE11GBCFPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB n2 FP 1 0D GEb FR23 AS5935G 644G50Bn VHP32ATFR1 MC N10PGE11G
62. TRAY DL 8X DS 8A3S LF W O BEZEL SATA ODD BEZEL SUPER MULTI KU 0080D 040 KU 0080E 017 KU 0080F 004 42 PBJ02 003 ODD BRACKET 33 PBJ02 003 BD COMBO DRIVE Chapter 6 Chapter 6 ODD BD COMBO MODULE 6M PBJO2 002 ODD PIONEER BD COMBO 12 7MM TRAY KO 00405 002 DL 4X BDC TDO1RS LF W O BEZEL SATA ODD HLDS BD COMBO 12 7MM TRAY DL 4X KO 0040D 002 CT10 LF W O BEZEL SATA ODD PLDS BD COMBO 12 7MM TRAY DL 4X KO 0040F 001 DS 4E1S LF W O BEZEL SATA ODD BEZEL BD COMBO 42 PBJ02 004 ODD BRACKET 33 PBJ02 003 ODD BD RW MODULE 6M PBJ02 003 ODD PIONEER BD RW 12 7mm Tray DL 4X KU 00405 014 BDR TDO1RS LF W O bezel SATA ODD PANASONIC BD RW 12 7mm Tray DL KU 00407 013 4X UJ230A LF W O bezel SATA 2X double 4 Layer 4X Single Layer ODD BEZEL BD COMBO 42 PBJ02 004 ODD BRACKET 33 PBJ02 003 LCD ASSY LED MODULE 15 6 W WXGA GLARE 6M PBJ02 004 w ANTENNA 2 CCD 1 0M LCD COVER IMR 60 PBJ02 006 LED LCD AUO 15 6 W WXGA GLARE LK 15605 003 B156XW02 VO LF 220NIT 8MS 500 1 LED LCD SAMSUNG 15 6 W WXGA GLARE LK 15606 003 LTN156AT02 A01 LF 220NIT 8MS 500 1 LED LCD LPL 15 6 W WXGA GLARE LK 15608 002 LP156WH2 TLE1 LF 220NIT 8MS 400 1 LED LCD CMO 15 6 W WXGA GLARE LK 1560D 005 N156B6 L04 LF 220NIT 8MS 500 1 ANTENNA WIMAX MAIN 50 PBJ02 008 ANTENNA WIMAX AUX 50 PBJO2 009 LCD BEZEL PLASTIC 60 PBJ02 007 179 ASSY LED MODULE 15 6 W WXGA GLARE 6M PBJ02 005 w ANTENNA 3 CCD 1 0M LCD COVER IMR 6
63. Use Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader 3 supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function only for certain models or the 4 way scroll 3 button only for certain models to scroll up or down and move left or right a page This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications Execute Quickly click twice Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button sa ETT apos Click and hold then use Tap twice at the same speed finger on the touchpad to as double clicking a mouse drag the cursor button rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Access Click once context menu NOTE When using the TouchPad keep it and your fingers dry and clean The TouchPad is sensitive to finger movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping too hard will not increase the TouchPad s responsiveness 10 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad separate cursor lock Windows function and special keys Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alohabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys Fn lt F11 gt function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators
64. WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG WXGAG E1 NLED15 6 N10PG E1 AS5935G 9A4G50Bn AS5935G 664G50MI AS5935G 864G50Wn AS5935G 864G32Mn AS5935G 9A4G50Mn AS5935G 9A4G50Bn AS5935G 644G50Bn AS5935G 864G32Mn AS5935G 864G50Wn AS5935G 644G50Bn AS5935G 864G32Mn AS5935G 864G50Wn AS5935G 864G50Mn AS5935G 862G50Mn AS5935G 864G50Bn AS5935G 874G50Bn WXGAG Appendix A 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 1G DDR2 64 16 8 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N320GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K N320GB5 4K N500GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N320GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K N500GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 4K 19 ep AS5935G 944G50Bn AS5935G 864G50Wn AS5935G 864G32Mn AS5935G 864G50Bn AS5935G 644G32Bn AS5935G 874G50Bn AS5935G 644G50Mn AS5935G 644G5
65. acing heavy objects on top of it 4 Remove the vertical interface connector as shown 54 Chapter 3 5 Remove the four screws two each side securing the hard disk to the carrier Chapter 3 55 Removing the DIMM Modules 1 See Removing the Lower Covers on page 51 2 Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module 3 Remove the DIMM module 4 Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present 56 Chapter 3 Removing the WLAN Module IMPORTANT If the model purchased supports TV Tuner functionality remove the TV Tuner Module before removing the WLAN Module 1 See Removing the Lower Covers on page 51 2 Remove the two screws securing the Mini Card Bracket and WLAN Module to the Mainboard WLAN Module 3 Remove the Mini Card Bracket as shown Chapter 3 97 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN Module IMPORTANT The black cable attaches to the MAIN terminal and the white cable attaches to the AUX terminal NOTE When reattaching the antennas ensure the cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent damage 58 Chapter 3 Main Unit Disassembly Process Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Remove Keyboard y Remove Lower Cover Upper Cover see page 54 l Upper Cover y y y y y y Remove Remove Remove Remove Remove Remov
66. and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad Scroll Lock Fn When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down when you press lt F12 gt the up or down arrow keys respectively Scroll Lock does not work with some applications The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps To simplify the keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys Number keys on Type numbers in a normal manner embedded keypad Cursor control keys on Hold lt Shift gt while using cursor Hold lt Fn gt while using cursor embedded keypad control keys control keys Main keyboard keys Hold lt Fn gt while typing letters on Type the letters in a normal embedded keypad manner Chapter 1 14 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Windows key Pressed alone this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button it launches the Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions amp gt Open or close the Start menu amp 5 gt lt D gt Display the desktop amp gt E Open Windows Explore amp gt lt F gt Search for a file or folder amp gt lt G gt Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
67. and Exit 34 Features Security 28 Finger Print Reader System Security 34 Removing 76 Bluetooth Module Replacing 112 Removing 91 Flash Utility 35 Replacing 106 Board Layout FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 171 Top View 157 H aie Hard Disk Drive Module hotkeys 13 l B Board Removing 54 utton on HDD Removing 76 P ina 54 Replacing 112 nen HDD Cover Removing 51 caps lock HDTV Switch Failure 148 on indicator 6 Hibernation mode Card Reader Board hotkey 13 Removing 93 Hinge Wells Replacing 105 Removing 94 Common Problems 136 Replacing 105 computer Hot Keys 11 on indicator 6 CPU 100 Replacing 101 Intermittent Problems 150 Internal Microphone Failure 142 219 Internal Speaker Failure 140 Jumper and Connector Locations 157 Top View 157 Keyboard Removing 61 Keyboard Failure 139 Launch Board Removing 68 Replacing 121 LCD Failure 139 LCD Module Removing 81 Left Hinge Well Removing 94 Replacing 105 Left Saddle Removing 87 Replacing 108 Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart 60 Lower Covers Removing 51 Main Module Reassembly Procedure 101 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 59 Mainboard Removing 95 Replacing 104 media access on indicator 6 Media Board Removing 66 Replacing 123 Memory Check 136 Memory Cover Removing 51 MIC Board Removing 75 Replacing 115 Model Definition 182 Modem Failure 147 MXM Card Removing 97 No Display Issue 137 num lock on indicator 6 ODD Removing 52 OD
68. apter and Battery present If this function is enabled the system will force the BIOS to enter a special BIOS block called Boot Block Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk Before doing this a Crisis Diskette should be prepared ready in hand The Crisis Diskette could be made by executing the Crisis Disk program in another system with Windows XP OS Follow the steps below 1 Plugin the USB disk 2 Launch the wincris exe program to create a USB Crisis Disk Click Start to initiate the process 3 Select the Quick Format option to format the disk and click Start Follow the instructions on the screen to create the disk 4 Copy the KAYFOX64 fd BIOS file into USB flash disk root directory NOTE Do not place any other fd file in the USB flash disk root directory To use the Crisis USB key do the following 1 Plug USB storage into USB port 2 Press Fn ESC button then plug in AC power The Power button flashes orange once 3 Press Power button to initiate system CRISIS mode When CRISIS is complete the system auto restarts with a workable BIOS 4 Update the latest version BIOS for this machine by regular BIOS flashing process 170 Chapter 5 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List This chapter gives you the FRU Field Replaceable Unit listing in global configurations of Aspire 5935 Series Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA Return Merchandise Authorization Please note that WHEN ORDE
69. ard assembly into the Upper Cover taking care to align the screw holes w E E i Sane v Chapter 3 113 6 Replace the two screws to secure the Button Board and Finger Print Reader to the Upper Cover m LITER HIE LLN TETTE i Chapter 3 Replacing the MIC Board 1 Place the MIC Board into the Upper Cover as shown 2 Insert the MIC cable from the cable channel as shown Ensure that the cable is secured by all cable clips Chapter 3 115 Replacing the Volume Control Board 1 Place the board into the Upper Cover 2 Insert the two screws to secure the board to the Upper Cover Volume Control Board Pm i j mi i L IO E a y b o y P e 3 Adhere Volume Control Board FFC to the Upper Cover as shown IL 875 HITRHE 116 Chapter 3 Replacing the Power Saving Board 1 Connect the cable to the Power Saving Board as shown 2 Place the board into the chassis 3 Insert the two securing screws into the board Power Saving Board Chapter 3 117 4 insert the Power Saving Board cable into the cable channel as shown 118 Chapter 3 Replacing the Soeaker Module 1 Using both hands place the Speaker Module into the Upper Cover 2 Insert the four screws to secure the Speaker module to the Upper Cover 3 Insert the Speaker cable into the cable channel as shown Chapter 3 119 4 Replace the mylar covering to cover the Sp
70. asing to check the Thermal Unit see Thermal Unit Failure on page 148 and fan airways are free of obstructions Remove all external and non essential hardware connected to the computer that are not necessary to boot the computer to the failure point Remove any recently installed software If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 217 Chapter 4 No Display Issue If the Display doesn t work perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs START ReplaceCPu Lao F ower On Mo Replace No LOD module LCD panel OK LCD cable Connect it well or Replace No VGABD goto no power troubleshooting step Connect itwell modu eu ell connected Replace Ext DDREA M module Connect itwell Ext DDRRAM module OK Replace MiB No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn t display perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Make sure that the internal display is selected On this notebook model switching between the internal display and the external display is done by pressing Fn F5 Reference Product pages for specific model procedures Make sure the computer has power by checking at least one of the following occurs e Fans start up e Status LEDs light up If there is no power see Power On Issue on page 136 Drain any stored power by re
71. cer Product Name Type1 Offset05h TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number Type1 Offset07h 01234567890123456789 UUID String Type1 Offset08h XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX Asset Tag Type3 Offset04h Acet Asstag Write Product Name to EEPROM Input dmitools wp Acer Write Serial Number to EEPROM Input dmitools ws 01234567890123456789 4 Write UUID to EEPROM Create UUID from Intel WFM20 pdf Input dmitools wu 5 Write Asset Tag to EEPROM Input dmitools wa Acet Asstag NOTE When using any of the Write options restart the system to make the new DMI data effective Chapter 2 Using the ICW50 ICY 70 LAN MAC Utility You can use the MAC BAT utility to write the MAC CFG file to the EEPROM under DOS mode 1 Use a text editor for example Notepad to open the MAC CFG file You can see the MAC CFG contents as below D MAC CFG zt Bo Title MAC Address byte WeiteData 8811223345455 Start ddr FA WriteLeng 6 KeepByte H WriteData 001122334455 MAC value StartAddr 7A MAC address WriteLeng 6 MAC value length KeepByte 0 don t care 2 n DOS mode run the MAC BAT file to write MAC values to eeprom C NMAC gt mac bat C MAC gt eeprom w MAC cfy Progress gt N Write Data to EEPROM OK Chapter 2 43 44 Chapter 2 Machine Disassembly and Replacement IMPORTANT The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model This chapter contains step by step pr
72. ck and secure the battery in place press down 2 134 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Common Problems Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems NOTE The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products Non Acer products prototype cards or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses 1 Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible 2 Verify the symptoms by attempting to re create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation 3 Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to 4 Ifthe Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 217 Chapter 4 135 Power On Issue If the system doesn t power on perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs AC Battery AC Batt only power on Swap Power SO cwap M B Computer Shutsdown Intermittently 136 If the system powers off at intervals perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 2 3 Check the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet Remove any extension cables between the computer and the outlet Remove any surge protectors between the computer and the electrical outlet Plug the computer directly into a known good electrical outlet Disconnect the power and open the c
73. configure the various advanced BIOS options IMPORTANT Making incorrect settings to items on these pages may cause the system to malfunction Unless you have experience adjusting these items we recommend that you leave these settings at the default values If making settings to items on these pages causes your system to malfunction or prevents the system from booting open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to boot up normally Information Main Power Boot Exit Item Specific Help Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Configures Boot P Video Configuration Settings P USB Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Table Features Control Express Card Disabled P PCI Express Root Port 1 P PCI Express Root Port 2 P PCI Express Root Port 3 P PCI Express Root Port 4 P PCI Express Root Port 5 P PCI Express Root Port 6 ASF Configuration The table below describes the items menus and submenus in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Peripheral Serial Port A Configuration Infrared Port Azalia Lan IDE Configuration Enter the IDE Configuration menu IDE Controller HDC Configure as AHCI Option ROM Support SATA Port 0 1 4 5 HotPlug Channel 1 to 4 Master and Slave 26 Chapter 2 Video Enter the Video Configuration menu Render Standby Configuration IGD Device2 Function IGD Pre allocat Memory IGD DVMT Size Clock Chip In
74. cute the FLASH BAT batch file to update BIOS Bele at le loading 18 urrent BIUS Model name RALHA BIUS Model name RKRALHE nt BIOS version VA 87 His wereion Uh A 4 In flash BIOS the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays If the AC power is not connected the following warning displays 36 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 i ka ala hy Marnning No AL power connect 37 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 insyde InsydeFlash E FT d nh ELA J tE i pues 1 F 3 rf iL bes 2nfas Ee ant Er Car E Hu RH S E o re cae e Guest BROS Nee BOS E not turn off your computer 38 Chapter 2 Remove HDD BIOS Password Utilities This section provide you with removing HDD BIOS password method Remove HDD Password If you key in the wrong HDD password three times an error is generated To reset the HDD password perform the following steps 1 After the error is displayed select the Enter Unlock Password option on the screen Select Item Enter Unlock Password Misten continue 2 An Encode key is generated for unlocking utilities Note down this key TL ce 3S UbEnter Unlock Password Key 6543400 1 3 Execute the UnlockHD EXE file to create the unlock code in DOS Mode using the format
75. d or User Password for a security reason BIOS will ask the password during systems POST or when systems enter to BIOS Setup menu However once it is necessary to bypass the password check users need to short the HW Gap to clear the password by the following steps Power Off the system and remove HDD AC and Battery from the machine Open the back cover of the machine and find out the HW Gap on M B as picture Use an electric conductivity tool to short the two points of the HW Gap Plug in AC keep the short condition on the HW Gap and press Power Button to power on the system till BIOS POST finish Then remove the tool from the HW Gap Restart system Press F2 key to enter BIOS Setup menu If there is no Password request BIOS Password is cleared Otherwise please follow the steps and try again NOTE The steps are only for clearing BIOS Password Supervisor Password and User Password Chapter 5 169 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special 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 BIOS Recovery Hotkey The system provides a function hotkey Fn Esc for enable BIOS Recovery process when system is powered on during BIOS POST To use this function it is strongly recommended to have the AC ad
76. de AHCI Display Mode IGPU NOTE The screen above is for your reference only Actual values may differ The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings System Time Sets the system time The hours are displayed with 24 Format HH MM SS hour format hour minute second System Date Sets the system date Format MM DD YYYY month day year System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system N A Memory size is fixed to 2047 MB Video Memory This field reports the memory allocated for video N A graphics Memory size is fixed to 64 MB Quick Boot Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting Option Enabled or decreasing the time needed to boot the system Disabled Network Boot Enables disables the system boot from LAN remote Option Enabled or server Disabled F12 Boot Menu Enable the Press lt F12 gt to display Boot Menu message Option Enabled or during boot Disabled D2D Recovery Enables disables D2D Recovery function The function Option Enabled or allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc Disabled drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should Option AHCI or IDE operate Display Mode Configures the mode of operation for the display Option iGPU or Chapter 2 25 Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to
77. din SP3x3MMW SP3x3MMW AS5935G 874G50Bn NBDCB4 McAfee 6 in 1 Build in SP3x3MMW SP3x3MMW XS AS5935G 642G32Bn NBDCB4 McAfee 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW XS AS5935G 642G16Bn NBDCB4 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW XS AS5935G 862G32Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 862G32Mn NSM8XS 6in 1 Buildin 6in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 944G50Bn NBDCB4 McAfee 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW XS AS5935G 944G50Bn MM 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 874G50Bn 6 in 1 Buildin SP3x3MMW SP3x3MMW AS5935G 744G50Bn NBDCB4 McAfee 6 in 1 Build in SP3x3MMW SP3x3MMW XS AS5935G 9A4G50Bn NBDCB4 6 in 1 Buildin SP3x3MMW SP3x3MMW XS AS5935G 664G50Mi NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MABG AS5935G 864G50Wn NBDRW4 6 in 1 Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW XS AS5935G 864G32Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 9A4G50Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 9A4G50Bn NBDCB4 McAfee 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW XS AS5935G 644G50Bn NBDCB4 6 in 1 Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW XS AS5935G 864G32Mn 864G32Mn NSM8XS 6in 1 Build in 6in 1 Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW Et 864G50Wn eon 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 644G50Bn 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 864G32Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 864G50Wn NBDRW4 6 in 1 Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW XS AS5935G 864G50Mn NSM8XS
78. dio CD and DVD Movie fields select the desired player from the drop down menu Check that the Regional Code is correct for the selected media IMPORTANT Region can only be changed a limited number of times After Changes remaining reaches zero the region cannot be changed even Windows is reinstalled or the drive is moved to another computer Navigate to Start gt Control Panel System and Maintenance System gt Device Manager Double click DVD CD ROM drives Right click DVD drive and click Properties then click the DVD Region tab a pogesm Select the region suitable for the media inserted in the drive Discs Do Not Burn Properly If discs can not be burned perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Ensure that the default drive is record enabled a Navigate to Start Computer and right click the writable ODD icon Click Properties b Select the Recording tab In the Desktop disc recording panel select the writable ODD from the drop down list c Click OK Ensure that the software used for burning discs is the factory default If using different software refer to the software s user manual Playback is Choppy If playback is choppy or jumps perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 2 Check that system resources are not running low a Try closing some applications b Reboot and try the operation again Check that the ODD controller transfer mode is s
79. e Media Board Launch Board Speaker Module Volume Control Board MIC Board Button Board Remove Power Saving Board Remove Finger Print Reader i Remove TouchPad Bracket Screw List mess 2 mss aT mss Speaker Module M2 5 3 Power Saving Board M2 5 3 Volume Control Board Button Board Finger Print Reader TouchPad Bracket Upper Cover PM Speaker Module Power Saving Board Volume Control Board Button Board Finger Print Reader TouchPad Bracket Chapter 3 59 Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart 60 Screw List Hinge Wells VGA MXM Thermal Module Remove External Modules before proceeding l Remove Keyboard l Remove Upper Cover y v y Remove LCD Module Remove Bluetooth Module Remove Card Reader Board Y Y Remove Saddle Remove Subwoofer Remove USB Board Remove Hinge Wells v Remove Mainboard Y v Y Remove RTC Battery Remove VGA MXM Card Remove Thermal Module i Remove CPU right Sade mess o o fuse Board Ms o card Reader Board Mess e Cn mesa 1 o mess wa o GPU screw SPAN Js
80. e CPU on a clean dry surface when it is not installed Chapter 3 100 Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU IMPORTANT The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positioned corresponding to the marker on the CPU socket 1 Carefully turn the mainboard upside down CPU side up and place the CPU into the CPU socket as shown taking note of the Pin1 locator a LM ER A 4 i i l hide E gt on i gt a af aq Lasa oe E oe Oner ie A A OC el Bin H Locator bi be mo ia 101 Chapter 3 Replacing the Thermal Module IMPORTANT Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the Thermal Module The following thermal grease types are approved for use Silmore GP50 Honeywell PCM45F SP ShinEtsu 7762 The following thermal pads are approved for use Eapus XR PE 1 Remove all traces of thermal grease from the CPU using a lint free cloth or cotton swab and Isopropyl Alcohol Acetone or other approved cleaning agent 2 Apply a small amount of thermal grease to the centre of the CPU there is no need to spread the grease manually the force used during the installation of the Thermal Module is sufficient 3 Align the screw holes on the Thermal Module and 4 Replace the single Fan screw and the four Thermal Mainboard then replace the module Keep the Module screws in numerical order from screw 1 to
81. eaker cable as shown 120 Chapter 3 Replacing the Launch Board 1 Feed the FFC through the penetration in the Upper Cover as shown 2 Place the Launch Board into the Upper Cover 3 Press down on the top of the board toengage the securing clips 1 and push the Launch Board in the direction of the arrow 2 to lock the board in place Securing Clip Chapter 3 191 4 Turn the Upper Cover over and insert the Launch Board cover into the Upper Cover 122 Chapter 3 Replacing the Media Board 1 Insert the FFC into the penetration in the the Upper Cover 1 and place the Media Board into the Upper Cover 2 as shown 2 3 Turn the Upper Cover over Insert the Media Board cover into the Upper Cover as shown a click indicates the securing clips have engaged Chapter 3 123 4 Turn the Upper Cover over and adhere the Media Board FFC to the upper cover Y i Replacing the Upper Cover 1 Insert the Upper Cover into the assembly back edge first as shown 2 Work along the casing on the right and left sides toward the front edge pressing the casing together A click indicates the securing clips have engaged 124 Chapter 3 3 Starting on the front left side of the casing and working along toward the right press the upper and lower covers together as shown A click indicates the securing clips have engaged 4 Connect the following FFCs A B D and E and cables C F and G
82. ed 1 Align the LCD hinges with the Lower Cover screw holes and replace the LCD Module IMPORTANT Ensure that the cables pass through the Hinge Wells as shown to avoid trapping when the Upper Cover is replaced ED kA0BO LA I Dir Fi T Chapter 3 109 3 Run the Conductive cable along the cable channel 4 Runthe LVDS cable along the cable channel using using all the cable clips all the cable clips E d dem 5 Connect the LVDS cable to the Mainboard as 6 Connect the Conductive cable to the Mainboard as shown shown tib na Mie vanr i o dl Eu m Replacing the TouchPad Bracket IMPORTANT The TouchPad cannot removed from the Upper Cover Replace the entire Upper Cover if the TouchPad malfunctions 1 Insert the TouchPad Bracket into the upper cover so the tabs slide into the securing slots in the upper cover 110 Chapter 3 2 Insert the two screws to secure the TouchPad Bracket in place TouchPad Bracket Chapter 3 111 5 Adhere the TouchPad FFC to the touchpad bracket as shown E Replacing the Button Board and Finger Print Reader 1 Place the Finger Print Reader into the bracket as shown 2 Insert the two screws to secure the Finger Print Reader to the bracket Finger Print Reader 112 Chapter 3 3 Place the Button Board into the bracket 4 Connect the Finger Print Reader FFC to the Button Board and close the FFC locking latch 5 Place the button bo
83. edia Board E LED1 Chapter 5 161 LS 5014P VR Board SW1 VR SWITCH 162 Chapter 5 LS 5015P Finger printer Board U2 LTT SS801U 13_LGA28 Chapter 5 163 LS 5016P USB Board JP2 JP3 USB cable Connector USB Connector RF Connector ANT1 HF cable Connector 164 Chapter 5 LS 5017P lO Board J1 JP1 y u JMINI2 JMINIA JREAD 1 Board to board Conn 1394 Connector JMINI1 Mini card Connector JREAD1 7in1 card reader Conn Chapter 5 165 LS 5018P POWER SAVING Board JP 1 oW JP1 Power saving cable connector Power saving button LED1 Power saving LED 166 Chapter 5 LS 5019P Touch pad button Board SW SW JP1 T P left button T P right button FP FFC Connector Chapter 5 167 168 LS 501AP HDMI Board CH7318A BF TR_QFN48 7X7 Chapter 5 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 5935 Series Aspire 5935 Series provides one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery Clearing Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description TON FIR MI at NOK uu init rte i a mus UTATA bi FETA misti mm A REA Pro ei RR ii CLRP2 Clear CMOS Jumper CLRP3 Clear CMOS Jumper Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If users set BIOS Password Supervisor Password an
84. ell BT 00807 015 4800mAh Main COMMON PSS Bluetooth JMicron JMicron JMB385 Card Reader SD MMC MS MS Duo MS CB 21600 020 HG 1 4 8 bit amp xD PCI Express 212 Appendix B Finger Print LTT Finger Print SS801U FP 22000 007 SEAGATE HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 160GB ST9160310AS KH 16001 034 Crockett SATA LF F W 0303 TOSHIBA HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 160GB MK1655GSX Libra KH 16004 006 SATA LF F W FGO11J HGST HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 160GB HTS543216L9A300 KH 16007 019 Falcon B SATA LF F W C40C WD HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 160GB WD1600BEVT 22ZCTO KH 16008 022 ML160 SATA LF F W 11 01A11 SEAGATE HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 250GB ST9250315AS Wyatt KH 25001 016 SATA LF F W 0001SDM1 TOSHIBA HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 250GB MK2555GSX Libra KH 25004 003 SATA LF F W FG001J HGST HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 250GB HTS545025B9A300 KH 25007 015 Panther B SATA LF F W C60F WD HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 250GB WD2500BEVT 22ZCTO KH 25008 021 ML160 SATA LF F W 11 01A11 SEAGATE HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 320GB ST9320320AS KH 32001 008 Crockett SATA LF F W 0303 TOSHIBA HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 320GB MK3255GSX Libra KH 32004 002 SATA LF F W FGO11J HGST HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 320GB HTS545032B9A300 KH 32007 007 Panther B SATA LF F W C60F WD HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 320GB WD3200BEVT 22ZCT0 KH 32008 013 ML160 SATA LF F W 11 01A11 SEAGATE HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 500GB ST9500325AS Wyatt KH 50001 011 SATA LF F W 0001SDM1 HGST HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 500GB HTS545050B9A300 KH 5000
85. er KB926 Total number of keypads 86 87 91 key keyboard Windows logo key Internal amp external keyboard work Yes simultaneously Battery Vendor amp model name Sanyo Sony Panasonic Sanyo Sony Simplo Samsung Simplo Numberofbateryeel 6B Package configuration LCD 15 6 HD Typical White Luminance cd m 220 typ 5 points average 220 typ 5 points average also called Brightness 187 min 5 points average 200 min 5 points average Luminance Uniformity 1 25 max 5 points Contrast Ratio 400 typ 500 typ Response Time Optical Rise 8 typ 15 Max 7 typ 12 Max Time Fall Time msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD 3 3 typ 3 3 typ Typical Viewing Angle degree Horizontal Right 45 Horizontal Right 45 CR 10 Left 45 CR 10 Left 45 Vertical Upper 15 Vertical Upper 20 CR 10 Lower 35 CR 10 Lower 45 Temperature Range C Operating 0 to 50 0 to 50 Storage shipping 20 to 60 20 to 60 Chapter 1 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Basic Input Output System Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run Setup Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises To activate the BIOS Utility press F2 during POST when P
86. er and press the Enter key The Set Supervisor Password box appears A n r TAVIT Ar oet Supervisor Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password 2 Type a password in the Enter New Password field The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters A Z a z 0 9 not case sensitive Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field IMPORTANT Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen 3 Press Enter After setting the password the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set 4 If desired you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter 5 When you are done press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility Removing a Password Follow these steps 1 Use the and Y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key The Set Password box appears Enter tide Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to Clear 4 When you have changed the settings press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 2 29 Changing a Password 1 Use the and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter
87. esume S4 Resume Auto wake on S5 Disable or Enable auto wake up by date A and time or at a fixed time everyday 32 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay Information Main Advanced Security Power Booi Exit 1 IDEO ST9250320AS Chapter 2 33 Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility Item Specific Help Information Main Advanced Securit Power Boot Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit System Setup and Discard Changes save your changes to Save Changes CMOS The table below describes the parameters in this screen Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit Discarding Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS Changes Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item 34 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM NOTE If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand then you
88. et to DMA a Navigate to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System gt Device Manager Chapter 4 145 b Double click IDE ATA ATAPI controllers then right click ATA Device 0 Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab Ensure that the Enable DMA box is checked and click OK d Repeat for the other ATA Devices shown if applicable Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Restart the computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility 2 Check that the drive is detected in the ATAPI Model Name field on the Information page NOTE Check that the entry is identical to one of the ODDs specified in Hardware Specifications and Configurations on page 16 3 Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to the ODD See Disassembly Process on page 46 a Check for broken connectors on the drive motherboard and cables b Check for bent or broken pins on the drive motherboard and cable connections c Try an alternate cable if available If the drive works with the new cable the original cable should be replaced Reseat the drive ensuring and all cables are connected correctly Replace the ODD See Disassembly Process on page 46 Drive Read Failure If discs cannot be read when inserted in the drive perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Remove and clean the
89. g device I O interface Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader ExpressCard 54 slot e 6 in 1 card reader SD MMC MMCPlus MS MS PRO xD Chapter 1 e USB 2 0 port HDMI port with HDCP support External display VGA port e Consumer infrared CIR port RF in jack e eSATA port Headphones speaker line out jack with S PDIF support e Microphone in jack Line in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port DC in jack for AC adapter Environment e Temperature e Operating 5 C to 35 C e Non operating 20 C to 65 C Humidity non condensing e Operating 20 to 80 e Non operating 20 to 80 NOTE Items marked with denote only selected models NOTE The specifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram Intel Montevina Pracesjar Thermal Sensor EMCH4IOS I ACEI uPUA 78 Package E as jee a Em wars f ao ae Rosen HDMI Conn mune lnler pagezt TE VER 2 WSL A peu Intel Cantiga DDR 800 MHz 1 50075 T gFCBGA 129 Owe Channel PCI Express paga i P 18 11 52 peren ale MXM HI VGA B IMEI pel 7118 Level shif paga 21 PC Express USS Bus PC Express Intel ICH9 M L Li ATA BiGA 575 New Card MINI Card 1 2 pem Socie E WLAN TI ner HCM 57e a 1 1 SATA MINO Cum RS papai io Mi popii CORON SAN ROMS CONN mas cpus ar ENE KE926 e SK RIC CKT ipiius paga
90. igating the BIOS Utility eee 23 MONTAN assi ad dedicadas 24 MIL Beer ae ard Bae ha pies EE ND ete E Se 25 PROVEN NG OO mistica Sancta aa 26 O We et cia Se EP E ED 28 god C TT PP 31 POO rc EET 33 E XU A desde aar Sic itur se e a ert Gerla ua ciu egi 34 BIOS Flash UllillGs x 246 sweeten RSEN WE ERA ERES EN oe eeu DER 35 DOS Flash tty EEn 36 Ac bennen beheer bande 38 Remove HDD BIOS Password Utilities o o oooooooooooooo 39 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 45 Disassembly Requirements 000 eee eee eee 45 General IMTOFMAUOM espro heb oh eta af es rd dictan eod ne Rose te hn 46 Pre disassembly Instructions lille 46 DISASSEMDIVIPKOCESS tanda weed A OR aye oci e a 46 External Module Disassembly Process eee eee ee 47 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 00000 ce eee eee 47 Removing the Battery Pack ene 48 Removing the Express Dummy Card 0 000 cee eee 49 Removing the SD Dummy Card 0 00 cee 50 Removing the Lower Covers llli 51 Removing the Optical Drive Module 00 eee 52 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module ee 54 Removing the DIMM Modules neee 56 Removing the WLAN Module 0 eens 57 Main Unit Disassembly Process 0 00 ccc eee eens 59 Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart 0 0 00 ee 59 Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart eee 60 Removing the Keyb
91. in the Devices with Removable Storage panel 4 Navigate to Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt System gt Device Manager Chapter 4 a Double click IDE ATA ATAPI controllers If a device displays a down arrow right click on the device and click Enable b Double click DVD CD ROM drives If the device displays a down arrow right click on the device and click Enable c Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in IDE ATA ATAPI controllers If a device has an exclamation mark right click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver d Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in DVD CD ROM drives If a device has an exclamation mark right click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver e Ifthe exclamation marker is not removed from the item in the lists try removing any recently installed software and retrying the operation Discs Do Not Play If discs do not play when inserted in the drive perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 2 3 4 5 Check that the disc is correctly seated in the drive tray and that the label on the disc is visible Check that the media is clean and scratch free Try an alternate disc in the drive Ensure that AutoPlay is enabled a Navigate to Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt AutoPlay b Select Use AutoPlay for all media and devices c Inthe Au
92. information see Windows Help and Support e emo Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk r from a command prompt For more information see Windows Help and Support 10 Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore If the issue is not fixed repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date 11 Replace the HDD See Disassembly Process on page 46 Chapter 4 143 ODD Failure If the ODD fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs o D CD ROM driver installed hstallit Seat itu ell Replace Dv Dr D R OM disc D DI CO ROhMimodule CD R OM disc Replace D D C D R Of module Replacehds B ODD Not Operating Correctly 144 If the ODD exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty Audio CDs do not play when loaded DVDs do not play when loaded Blank discs do not burn correctly DVD or CD play breaks up or jumps e Optical drive not found or not active e Not shown in My Computer or the BIOS setup e LED does not flash when the computer starts up e The tray does not eject Access failure screen displays The ODD is noisy Perform the following general solutions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Reboot the computer and retry the operation 2 Try an alternate disc 3 Navigate to Start gt Computer Check that the ODD device is displayed
93. ion if updated recently Remove and reinstall the mouse driver Check the Device Manager to determine that e The device is properly installed There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts Chapter 4 No hardware is listed under Other Devices 13 Ifthe Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 217 Other Failures If the CRT Switch Dock LAN Port external MIC or Speakers PCI Express Card 5 in 1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel fail perform the following general steps to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs 1 Check Drive whether is OK 2 Check Test Fixture is ok 3 Swap M B to Try Chapter 4 149 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect such as cosmic radiation electrostatic discharge or software errors FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists When analyzing an intermittent problem do the following 1 Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times 2 If no error is detected do not replace any FRU 3 If any error is detected replace the FRU Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors Undetermined Problems 150 The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed which installed devices are incorrect whether a short c
94. ircuit is suspected or whether the system is inoperative Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU do not isolate non defective FRU NOTE Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer NOTE Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly See Power On Issue on page 136 1 Power off the computer 2 Visually check them for damage If any problems are found replace the FRU 3 Remove or disconnect all of the following devices e Non Acer devices e Printer mouse and other external devices e Battery pack e Hard disk drive e DIMM e CD ROM Diskette drive Module PC Cards Power on the computer Determine if the problem has changed If the problem does not recur reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU 21 e m If the problem remains replace the following FRU one at a time Do not replace a non defective FRU e System board e LCD assembly Chapter 4 Post Codes These tables describe the POST codes and descriptions during the POST Chipset POST Codes The following table details the chipset POST codes and functions used in the POST O iN PeiEventLog IS N OemServices Siolnit MonoStatusCode PentiumMCpuPeim ooo PO gt AO 2 de PlatformStage1 o gt A OO oO de oO Q hb h l M O O U Oo io Al Al WIN ITI ER A gt Variable IchInit P
95. itialize Enabled CK SSC IGD Boot Type IGD LCD Panel Type IGD TV IGD PAVP Mode USB Configuration Enter the USB Configuration menu USB Legacy EHCI 1 2 UHCI 1 5 Per Port Control USB Port 0 7 Chipset Enter the Chipset Configuration menu Port 80h Cycles Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control Automatic ASPM PCI Latency Timer VT d iTPM ACPI Table Enter the ACPI Table Features Control FACP C2 Latency Value Features Control menu FACP C3 Latency Value FACP RTC S4 Wakeup APIC IO APIC Mode HPET HPET Support Base Address select PCI Express Root Enter the PCI Express Root Port Menu e PCI Express Root Port 1 Port 1 6 VC1 Enable e ASPM e Automatic ASPM e ASPM LOs e ASPM L1 e URR FER NFER CER CTO SEFE SENFE SECE PME Interrupt PMI SCI Hot Plug SCI ASF Configuration Enter the ASF Configuration Menu Mini WatchDog Timeout BIOS Boot Timeout OS Boot Timeout Power on wait time Chapter 2 27 Security 28 The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use Information Main Advanced Power X Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is User Password ls HDD Password Is Install or Change the password and the length of password must be less Set User Password than eight words Set HDD Password Power on password Disabled The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and
96. key The Set Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password 2 Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter 3 Type a password in the Enter New Password field Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field 4 Press Enter After setting the password the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set 5 If desired you can enable the Password on boot parameter 6 When you are done press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility If the verification is OK the screen will display as following The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter If the current password entered does not match the actual current password the screen will show you the Setup Warning Setup Warning Invalid Password Continue If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match the screen will display the following message Setup Warning Passwords do not match Re enter password Continue 30 Chapter 2 Power The Advanced screen allows the user to configure the various advanced BIOS options IMPORTANT Making incorrect settings to items on these pages may cause the system to malfunction Unless you have experience adjusting these items we recommend that you leave these settings at the default values If making settings to items on these pages causes your system to malfunc
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98. m a known good date using System Restore If the issue is not fixed repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date 10 Reinstall the Operating System 11 If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 217 Chapter 4 141 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 Re assemble Check M B the MIC cable Mic cable to M B Swap MIC wire Check MIC of LED module wire of LCD module swap MB Microphone Problems If internal or external Microphones do no operate correctly perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Check that the microphone is enabled Navigate to Start Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Sound and select the Recording tab Right click on the Recording tab and select Show Disabled Devices clear by default The microphone appears on the Recording tab Right click on the microphone and select Enable Select the microphone then click Properties Select the Levels tab Increase the volume to the maximum setting and click OK 24 09 OF ee SS Test the microphone hardware a Select the microphone and click Configure b Select Set up microphone c Select the microphone type from the list and click Next d Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the test 8 Ifthe Issue is still not
99. module as level as possible to spread the thermal screw 4 to secure the Thermal Module in place grease evenly 102 Chapter 3 Replacing the VGA M XM Card NOTE The following procedure outlines the installation steps for models supporting VGA Cards The procedure for MXM Cards requires two screws though the remaining steps are identical 1 Insert the card in to the Mainboard connector as 2 Replace the single screw securing the card to the shown Mainboard NOTE MXM cards are secured with and additional screw as indicated by the green callout Chapter 3 103 Replacing the Mainboard Insert the Mainboard in to the Lower Cover left side first Ensure that the I O ports on the left side of the 1 Mainboard are located correctly through the Lower Case TUI LLL eee TII ME T l AA Ap 1 P i e IT 3 Replace the single screw securing the Mainboard shown to the Lower Cover 104 Chapter 3 Replacing the Hinge Wells 1 Replace the left and right Hinge Wells in the Lower Cover as shown correctly on the locating pins Ensure that the Wells are seated Ed Kaoso LA so11P Afas E i I Tti ri ETT i EST a TTI 2 Replace the two screws to secure the Hinge Wells in the Lower Cover nat ED EA000 LA 5011P FA J abi Replacing the Card Reader Board 1 Insert the Card Reader Board right side first as shown Ensure that the I O ports on the right side of the board are located correctly through the
100. moving the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for 10 seconds Reconnect the power and reboot the computer Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is by pressing Fn F5 on this model If the POST or video appears on the external display see LCD Failure on page 139 Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations Remove any memory cards and CD DVD discs Restart the computer If the computer boots correctly add the devices one by one until the failure point is discovered Reseat the memory modules Remove the drives see Disassembly Process on page 46 If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 217 Chapter 4 137 Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 2 9 10 11 Reboot the computer If permanent vertical horizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location the LCD is faulty and should be replaced See Disassembly Process on page 46 If extensive pixel damage is present different colored spots in the same locations on the screen the LCD is faulty and should be replaced See Disassembly Process on page 46 Adjust the brightness to its highest level See the User Manual for instructions on adjusting settings NOTE Ensure that the compu
101. n Backlit Keyboard ACER ACAB SM50 Internal 14 Standard 87KS Black Norwegian Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 Standard 87KS Black Portuguese Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 Standard 87KS Black Spanish Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 Standard 87KS Black Turkish Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 Standard 87KS Black Sweden Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 Standard 87KS Black SLO CRO Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 Standard 87KS Black Nordic Backlit Keyboard ACER ACAB SM50 Internal 14 Standard 87KS Black FR Arabic Backlit KB 1140A 021 KB 1140A 022 KB 1140A 025 KB 1140A 029 KB 1140A 026 KB 1140A 024 KB 1140A 020 KB 1140A 013 Keyboard ACER ACAB SM50 Internal 14 Standard 87KS Black US w Canadian French Backlit KB 1140A 033 Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 Standard 87KS Black Brazilian Portuguese Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 Standard 87KS Black CZ SK Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 Standard 91KS Black Japanese Backlit KB 1140A 009 KB 1140A 010 KB 1140A 019 DVD RW DRIVE ODD SUPER MULTI DRIVE MODULE ODD TOSHIBA SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X TS L633B LF W O 6M PBJ02 001 KU 00801 030 BEZEL SATA ODD HLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X GT20N LF W O BEZEL SATA ODD SONY SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X AD 7580S LF W O BEZEL SATA ODD PLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM
102. nd click on Settings Select the secondary monitor 2 icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Finally click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process Duplay Settings Identify Monitors la Default Monitor on sooo hi i LLL Erin panni i i Extend the desktop onto Uis rmoriter Colors B High Highest G2 bit xxxx by xm pixels How de get the best display Advariced Seturigs Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen To access this function please go to Start gt All Programs and click on Acer GridVista You may choose any one of the four is pda indicated below Double vertical Triple primary at left Triple primary at right or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently AcerGridVista is simple to set up 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well organized desktop Y Obers Desktop te birma Morebar Gnd Confrgurabion NOTE Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer s
103. ni 15 401 ohiei rasor Con ENE ERTE2U Touch Pad fa KAD papal pamili pamili meer Circuit DODE Media sensor Conn CEPRIEECHRICI dd puma la POWER SAVING Con pages 54 37 38 95 aa dl L5 5014 FRE Conn L9 5019 PW ETTEN TM 1 APA ur QC larerface CKT i2 BC Tn 5 USB ATV Com pagalo i ENE 3ITIAG pelis page la papii papi 15 303 L t id Clack Generajor ICEOLPRS 287 panis ALC aK Lg 5015 Finger Primi oar ppan Ruro Conn pagali CHOS Camera 13M pimi USE fen 13 13y dan pagat HDA C abri MAM SPDIF papal per Apa sels Audio AMP pent Subwoofer Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features let us show you around your new computer Front View Acer Acer Crystal Eye _ Eye Web camera for video communication camera for video communication webcam Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output configuration may vary by models 5E Power button Turns the computer on and off ENS Keyboard For entering data into your computer Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three step data backup Bluetooth Enables disables the Bluetooth function communication Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication button indicator only certain models Wireless LAN Enables disables the wireless LAN function communication Indicates the status of wireless LAN button indicator c
104. oard isa de bara Reg dcr eee Rot laa a aut oh 61 VII Table of Contents Removing the Upper Cover ene 63 Removing the Media Board 0 0 eee eee 66 Removing the Launch Board 0 ce eens 68 Removing the Speaker Module ene 70 Removing the Power Saving Board 0 00 cee eee 72 Removing the Volume Control Board 20 00 cece eee 74 Removing the MIC Board cru orn vd n xa eae Re IRR ncs 75 Removing the Button Board and Finger Print Reader 76 Removing the TouchPad Bracket ee 79 Removing the LCD Module eee 81 REMOVING INe Saddles Visite da ANA 87 Removing the USB Board ooocoococcooo ees 89 Removing the Subwoofer was Asteria reta 90 Removing the Bluetooth Module 0 0 ccc eee 91 Removing the Card Reader Board 0 ccc ees 93 Removing the Hinge Wells 0 0 ccc eens 94 Removing the Mainboard 0 cc eee 95 Removing the RTC Battery 0 0 0 ees 96 Removing the VGA MXM Card nee 97 Removing the Thermal Module ee 98 Helmovilig Tie GPU a sisi decane cade bereed ee Reo a eae 100 Main Module Reassembly Procedure ee 101 Replacingthe GPW urs aem tod eg Suo ond be Ge ee oa ec be 101 Replacing the Thermal Module llle 102 Replacing the VGA MXM Card ene 103 Replacing the Mainboard llle 104 Replacing the Hinge Wells llle 105 Replacing the Card Reader
105. ocedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer you need the following tools Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat screwdriver Philips screwdriver Plastic flat screwdriver Plastic tweezers NOTE The screws for the different components vary in size During the disassembly process group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components IMPORTANT Various images depict the use of a regular metal screwdriver however a plastic screwdriver is advised when disassembling parts near or around the motherboard and to prevent scratching of the computer surface Chapter 3 45 General Information Pre disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure make sure that you do the following 1 Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals 2 Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system 3 Place the system on a flat stable surface 4 Remove the battery pack Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following stages External module disassembly Main unit disassembly LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware com
106. ommunication TouchPad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse Chapter 1 7m Indicates when the hard disk drive is active an Lights up when Num Lock is activated a Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated ESAS Indicates the computer s power status Battery Indicates the computer s battery status 1 Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green when in AC mode Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left and left center and right mouse buttons right The center button serves as Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way Wee em function only for certain models madii Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer be TouchPad toggle Turns the internal TouchPad on and off Acer MediaTouch Touch sensitive controls for Acer Arcade volume up down and media play pause stop previous next with mute and hold keys lt ta Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into power saving mode key 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 15 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save oe power Press any key to return NOTE The Power and Battery indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed Closed Front View CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control 6 Chapter 1 Rear View
107. ough the space between the Battery Bay and Hinge well as shown a gt Ed KA0BO LA 5011P 3 IT HI Lir l MFF aA ve P i mr ae 2x a y li 5 o ME 4 84 Chapter 3 14 Disconnect the LVDS cable from the Mainboard O kaoso LA SO11P ae zu 15 Remove the Conductive and LVDS cables from the cable channel Ensure that the cables are free from all cable clips Es TM del Pg 1 TT a i i d 16 Remove the four screws two each side securing the LCD Module to the Lower Cover ED KAOBO LA ri i d lul m ie m o MC Chapter 3 85 17 Using both hands lift the LCD Module clear of the Lower Cover Module is faulty such as the camera antenna or LCD panel the whole module must be replaced 86 Chapter 3 Removing the Saddles 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 63 2 Lift the left side Saddle clear of the Lower Cover as shown A EN ol F j nn me Chapter 3 87 4 Lift the right side Saddle clear of the Lower Cover as shown 88 Chapter 3 Removing the USB Board 1 See Removing the Saddles on page 87 2 Remove the single screw securing the USB Board to the Lower Cover USB Board 3 Remove the USB Board from the Lower Cover as shown Chapter 3 89 Removing the Subwoofer 1 See Removing the LCD Module on page 81 2 Disconnect the Subwoofer cable from the Mainboard ED KAOBO LA 5011P PI HM T
108. our computer hardware information Main Advanced Securit Power X Boot Exit CPU Type Intel R Core TM 2 Duo CPU T6400 A 2 00GHz CPU Speed 2 00GHz HDD Model Name ST9250320AS HDD Serial Number 5SW1P2VA ATAPI Model Name HL DT ST DVDRAM GT20N system BIOS Version V0 06 VGA BIOS Version Intel V1706 Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Aspire Manufacturer Name Acer UUID 03630D6D 5C62 4E4B B59D 001EECE076C6 NOTE The system information is subject to different models CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system Asset Tag Number This field displays the asset tag number of the system Product Name This field shows product name of the system Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system UUID Universally Unique Identifier UUID is an identifier standard used in software construction standardized by the Open Software Foundation OSF as part of the Distributed Computing Environment DCE 24 Chapter 2 Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery Information Advanced Securit Power Boot Exit Item Specific Help 10 59 System Date 01 09 2009 This is the help for the Total Memory 4095 MB hour field Valid range Video Memory 512 MB is from 0 to 23 INCREASE REDUCE F5 F6 Quick Boot Enabled Network Boot Enabled F12 Boot Menu Disabled D2D Recovery Enabled SATA Mo
109. ponents For example if you want to remove the main board you must first remove the keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order Main Screw List 46 Chapter 3 External Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing For example if you want to remove the main board you must first remove the keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Remove Battery Y Y Remove Remove Dummy Cards Lower Covers Y Y y E AA Remove Remove Remove Remove ODD HDD DIMMs TV Tuner Remove WLAN NOTE Items enclosed with broken lines are optional and may not be present Screw List INN Uo AO AA ss o p o yoyo TV Tuner M2 3 optional Chapter 3 47 Removing the Battery Pack 1 Turn the computer over 2 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position 1 then lift out the battery pack from the main unit 2 48 Chapter 3
110. recommended value Chapter 1 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 Processor CPU type Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processor PDC Celeron mobile processor Intel Cantiga GM ICH9M FSB 667 800 1066MHz CPU Package uPGA 478 CPU Core Voltage See Processor Specifications below FSB 800 1066MHz Processor Specifications Pio ame 2 toss asm em wPGA4 8 KOStEODTP Tm zoe 2 eo asm am wPGA4 s KOSSOLDIP Ies eas 2 ano em jan wear sor CE 2 foes tm a urchse ke 007 Te CPU Fan True Value Table 8 8 880 men mwe HO mim M9 M Throttling 50 On 100 C Off 90 C OS shut down at 105 C H W shut down at 96 C BIOS BIOS vendor InsydeH20 BIOS Version V0 06 Chapter 1 Features Support ISIPP Support Acer Ul Support multi boot Suspend to RAM S3 Disk S4 Various hot keys for system control Support SMBUS 2 0 PCI2 3 ACPI 2 0 compliance with Intel Soeed Step Support C1 C2 C3 C4 and S3 S4 for mobile CPU DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable asset tag Support PXE Support Y2K solution Support Win Flash Wake on LAN from S3 Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode System information System Memory Intel Cantiga GM ICH9M EII DOR oo Memory Combinations 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB NOTE Above table lists some system memory configurations You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations
111. resolved see Online Support Information on page 217 142 Chapter 4 HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not operate correctly perform the following actions 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 3 Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer When prompted press any key to start to the operating system DVD a b c The Install Windows screen displays Click Next d Select Repair your computer e The System Recovery Options screen displays Click Next f Select the appropriate operating system and click Next NOTE Click Load Drivers if controller drives are required g Select Startup Repair h Startup Repair attempts to locate and resolve issues with the computer I When complete click Finish If an issue is discovered follow the onscreen information to resolve the problem Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool For more information see Windows Help and Support Restart the computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD DVD drive is set as the first boot device on the Boot menu Ensure all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are set correctly Remove any recently added hardware and associated software Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter For more
112. ress lt F2 gt to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen Press F2 to enter setup The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to disabled If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility please set the parameter to enabled Press lt F12 gt during POST to enter multi boot menu In this menu user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options Information Main Advanced Security Boot and Exit Follow these instructions e To choose a menu use the left and right arrow keys To choose an item use the up and down arrow keys e To change the value of a parameter press F5 or F6 A plus sign indicates the item has sub items Press Enter to expand this item e Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu In any menu you can load default settings by pressing F9 You can also press F10 to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility NOTE You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values Please note that system information is subject to different models Chapter 2 23 Information The Information screen displays a summary of y
113. s No DISDIAVISSUC a uoo fats bie a dra arta ed dS ads Eee tet 137 Random Loss of BIOS Settings nen 138 ESES A ee A EN ee Ad 139 Built In Keyboard Failure 0 0 cc eee eens 139 Touch ad FANS porra heres add tet la 140 Internal Speaker Failure cc eee ees 140 Internal Microphone Failure 0 ccc eee eee 142 HDD Not Operating Correctly ee 143 OBD FUG arce oo we tee ke Sette Beneden Sek ed ea 144 Modem Function Failure aaa 147 Wireless Function Failure llle 147 Thermal Unit Failure llle 148 External Mouse T allill ex au dct da atte Sp Sore ce eh rad 148 Other Faures or QUT TREE 149 I termittenb ProDIEMS sies ett ne Boreas ee ete ud ace dos m dte ba TE USO 150 Undetermined Problems eee 150 ROSUCOJES ques serrano ab de EET 151 Chipset POST Codes 0 0 cece eee ene 151 Jumper and Connector Locations 157 TOD MGW lt a rd trad died 157 BOOM VIEW sata are nt aber saan iba AAA A ohh Baad diag Wein te red 158 ESSO LCD Backlight Board cria ener ai da whe ae 159 E5 5012P Launch Board st smet a eed owed Weede ink ook ar bees 160 ES 9019P Media Board asma tt terde oa ot ee Eee eS Re Duae ke 161 5 50 14P VH BOG GQ edi aa dC hoe Ged ad ORS a RS e E deg ow dC o ad 162 LS 5015P Finger printer Board x a Nas maden Siva e bud ia weed AA 163 ESS0OTOR USB BOA is ek CMC GE AU eden A A ed SH ee ES de is 164 SOON IO BON clara dr 165 LS 501
114. suggested parameter settings Supervisor Password Is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password Clear or Set HDD Password Is Shows the setting of the hard disk password Clear or Set Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password When set this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password When user password is set this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters Set HDD Password Enter HDD Password Power on password Defines whether a password is required or not while Disabled or the events defined in this group happened The Enabled following sub options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup NOTE When you are prompted to enter a password you have three tries before the system halts Don t forget your password If you forget your password you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it Chapter 2 Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password 1 Use the and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password paramet
115. ter is not running on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness If the display is too dim at the highest brightness setting the LCD is faulty and should be replaced See Disassembly Process on page 46 Check the display resolution is correctly configured a Minimize or close all Windows b If display size is only abnormal in an application check the view settings and control mouse wheel zoom feature in the application c If desktop display resolution is not normal right click on the desktop and select Personalize Display Settings d Click and drag the Resolution slider to the desired resolution e Click Apply and check the display Readjust if necessary Roll back the video driver to the previous version if updated Remove and reinstall the video driver Check the Device Manager to determine that e The device is properly installed There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts No hardware is listed under Other Devices If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 217 Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 217 Random Loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 138 1 2 3 If the comp
116. the connections shown 96 Chapter 3 Removing the VGA M XM Card NOTE The following procedure outlines the removal steps for models supporting VGA Cards The procedure for MXM Cards requires the removal of two screws though the remaining steps are identical 1 See Removing the Mainboard on page 95 2 Remove the single screw securing the VGA Card to the Mainboard NOTE MXM cards are secured with and additional screw as indicated by the green callout VGA MXM M2 5 3 3 Remove the VGA Card from the Mainboard connector Chapter 3 97 Removing the Thermal Module 1 See Removing the Mainboard on page 95 2 Disconnect the fan cable from the Mainboard a QE T Ls 4 y a Po oe Lm E y a b 3 Remove the single screw securing the Fan to the Mainboard green callout 4 Remove the four securing screws in reverse numerical order from screw 4 to screw 1 from the Thermal Module red callout te ho Thermal Module CPU_SCREW_SPRIN 98 Chapter 3 5 Using both hands lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard Chapter 3 99 Removing the CPU 1 See Removing the Thermal Module on page 98 2 Turn the securing screw 180 to release the CPU from the socket Uu L z aS 3 Remove the CPU from the socket as shown IMPORTANT The pins on the underside of the CPU are very delicate If they are damaged the CPU may malfunction Place th
117. tion or prevents the system from booting open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to boot up normally Information Main Advanced Securit Boot Exit Item Specific Help b Platform Power Management P Break Event These items control various CPU parameters ACPI 3 Enabled Wake on PME Enabled Wake on Modem Ring Enabled Quickly S4 Resume Disabled Auto wake on S5 Disabled The table below describes the items menus and submenus in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Advanced CPU Enter the Advanced CPU Control menu P States IST Control Boot performance mode Thermal Mode CMP Support Use XD capability VT Support SMRR Support C States Enhanced C States C State Pop Up Mode C State Pop Down Mode C4 Exit Timing Mode Deep C4 Hard C4E Enable C6 Platform Power Enter the Platform Power Management e PCI Clock Run Management menu Chapter 2 31 Break Event Enter the Break Event menu Storage Break Event PCIE Break Event PCI Break Event EHCI Break Event UHCI Break Event HDA Break Event ACPI S3 Enable or Disable ACPI S1 S3 Sleep State Wake on PME Disable or Enable wake up when the system power is off and a PCI Power Management Enable wake up event occurs Wake on Modem Disable or Enable wake up when the Ring system power is off and a modem attached to the serial port is ringing Quickly S4 Disable or Enable optional quick boot from N A R
118. tium and Pentium II III are trademarks of Intel Corporation Other brand and product names are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures Preface Before using this information and the product it supports please read the following general information 1 This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer s global product offering To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine e g add on card modem or extra memory capability These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide In such cases please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel channel to provide you with further technical details Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS that you should check the most up to date information available on your regional
119. uter is more than one year old replace the CMOS battery Run a complete virus scan using up to date software to ensure the computer is virus free If the computer is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices If the BIOS settings are still lost replace the cables If HDD information is missing from the BIOS the drive may be defective and should be replaced Replace the Motherboard If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 217 Chapter 4 LCD Failure If the LCD fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Swap Check LCD LCD cable module LCD panel inverter F eassembhle and swap VOGAJB Built In Keyboard Failure If the built in Keyboard fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs KeyboardFP C well connected Replace 2 Keyboardok keyboard Replace dB Chapter 4 139 TouchPad Failure If the TouchPad doesn t work perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs F e assemble Check M B the T P FFC tn T P FFC MIB awap Feasse Check Logic mble the T P Upper board or T P FFE Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem
120. web or channel If for whatever reason a part number change is made it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines VI Table of Contents System Specifications 1 FESS eo 500 na qd ac es ie aco hc cana rele eub an aha aus acto ana Se asad te Me 1 System Block Drag alti ral dd dee A R4 X E EX WERE ERR SS 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 0 0c ee eee eens 5 FFONT VIEW COT 5 Closed Front VIOW ec a bio a eef 6 Real VIEW sae aioe RNN a RS Wee AAA 7 EVA sb conse Cae pede BEE OE ne one ae 7 RIONE VIEW PC ET 8 BOOM VIEW CET 9 TouchPad Basics with fingerprint reader nen 10 Using the KeyVbOaIG enajenar dre HGR 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad llle 11 WINCOWSAKEYS gt ein tte 58 Gad a Soma Pantie o 309 a eins etd o 12 POTS a stc unco och leah id Sor ed aput eure t Eed Dust ls ht en Rare ke hth UE 13 SDeclal KEY aue cili db prote b oe a d ser i dic Rule DERE E dre wl 55 wii 14 Using the System Utilities ee II 15 Acer GridVista dual display compatible o o ooooooomomoo 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 0 0 0 cee 16 System Utilities 23 BIOS Se TU ONY a id Mees A date t 23 Nav
121. x2MMW SP1x2MMW Appendix A 204 AS5935G 644G32Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 744G50Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 744G50Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 744G50Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 744G50Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 744G50Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 744G50Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 744G50Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 744G50Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 744G50Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 744G50Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 744G50Mi NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MABG AS5935G 744G50Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW 205 Appendix A AS5935G 744G50Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 744G50Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 9A4G50Bn NBDCB4 6 in 1 Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW XS AS5935G 9A4G50Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 9A4G50Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 874G50Mn NSM8XS 6 in 1 Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW AS5935G 9A4G50Bn NBDCB4 McAfee 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW XS AS5935G 9A4G32Bn NBDCB4 6 in 1 Buildin SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW XS Assac BT20 SU NN UASGSGTAGNNN BT20 sso NIN UASGSGTANGSNS BT20 sso n wo o Ziz
122. y combination Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both Fn F6 a Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return d IPD toggle Turns the a on and off lt Fn gt lt F9 gt oi wi backlight the keyboard backlight on or off C toggle Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn lt q gt ES Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Chapter 1 13 Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper center and or bottom right of your keyboard The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Hold lt Alt Gr gt and then press the lt 5 gt key at the upper center of the keyboard NOTE Note Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography faq faqi2 htm for more information The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Hold lt Shift gt and then press the lt 4 gt key at the upper center of the keyboard NOTE This function varies by the operating system version 14 Chapter 1 Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista dual display compatible NOTE This feature is only available on certain models To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook first ensure that the second monitor is connected then select Start Control Panel Display a
123. zeMemysge S S oS E lok sim memory test iriiaizo ntmuptwectos OOOOSSSSSSSS trizas OOOO O mewo S rizo System Management Made IE ear Huge Segment OOSSSSSS eoms OOS If the BIOS detects error 2C 2E or 30 base 512K RAM error it displays an additional word bitmap Xxxx indicating the address line or bits 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 Note that error 30 cannot occur on 386SX systems because they have a 16 rather than 32 bit bus The BIOS also sends the bitmap to the port 80 LED display It first displays the check point code followed by a delay the high order byte another delay and then the low order byte of the error It repeats this sequence continuously 156 Chapter 4 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View 1 Ji EE E B ee PF P56 LL PSW Jpf m if n N O 1 y JLVDS O O af JP2 JKB1 5 em 0094 s M s O JPAA 8 TL EXP1 gt LED10 LED11 LEDS p Vo 2 a LEDB JP7 Digital MIC Connector Speaker Right Connector SW2 Touch pad lock button JP2 JP3 board to board Connector Chapter 5 157 Bottom View 158 Chapter 5 LS 5011P LCD Backlight Board JP 1 Backlight on off Connector Chapter 5 159 LS 5012P Launch Board LED1 Backup LED LED2 Bluetooth LED Wireless LED 160 Chapter 5 LS 5013P M
124. zerlan LX PBKOX 00 AS5935G 744G50Mn C2DP7450 744G50Mn d 5 VHP32ATCH1 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500 L BT 6L 6R CB n2 1 0D GEb IT42 AS5935G EMEA Middle LX PBKOX 00 AS5935G 744G50Mn EM C2DP7450 744G50Mn East 8 VHP32ATME4 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500 L BT 6L 6R CB n2 1 0D GEb EN 11 AS5935G EMEA Middle LX PBKOX 00 AS5935G 744G50Mn EM C2DP7450 744G50Mn East 9 VHP32ATME2 MC N10PGE11GBCPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 6L 6R CB n2 1 0D GEb AR13 AAP Australia LX PCLOU 00 AS5935G 9A4G50Bn C2DT9550 New 2 VUT32ATAU1 MC Zealand N10PGE11GBTCFPbk 2 2G 500 L BT 8L eR CB n2 DVBT U VHF FP 1 0D GEb EN12 AS5935G AAP Australia LX PCLOU 00 AS5935G 9A4G50Mn C2DT9550 9A4G50Mn New 1 VUT32ATAU1 MC Zealand N10PGE11GBTCFPbk 2 2G 500 L BT 8L 6R CB_n2 DVBT U VHF FP 1 0D GEb EN12 AAP AS5935G 9A4G50Bn AS5935G Australia LX PCLOX 00 AS5935G 9A4G50Mn C2DT9550 9A4G50Mn New 3 VHP32ATAU1 MC Zealand N10PGE11GBTCFPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 8L 6R CB_n2_DVBT U VHF_FP_1 0D_GEb_EN12 AS5935G Australia LX PCLOX 00 AS5935G 874G50Mn C2DP8700 874G50Mn New 2 VHP32ATAU1 MC Zealand N10PGE11GBTCFPbk 2 2G 500_L BT 8L 6R CB_n2_DVBT U VHF_FP_1 0D_GEb_EN12 193 Appendix A AS5935G 9A4G50Bn AS5935G 9A4G32Bn AS5935G 743G32Mn AS5935G 744G32Mn AS5935G 744G50Mn AS5935G 874G32Mn AS5935G 642G25Mn AS5935G 643G32Mn AS5935G 643G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 642G32Mn AS5935G 644G32Mn AS5935G 863G32Mn AS5935G 863G50Bn Appendix A

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