Home

Aspire Digital 7230 Laptop User Manual

Contents

1. VGA CAMERA 25 1 Black 8600E33 736 2 15 Siver 8094502380 Chapter 3 109 Removing the LCD Bezel See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 55 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Keyboard on page 74 See Removing the LCD Module on page 84 10 Remove the four screw covers from the top and two flat screw covers from the bottom of the LCD bezel 25 16 6 Black Chapter 3 12 Carefully pry open the LCD bezel and place the bezel on top of the LCD panel Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 Removing the SD dummy card on page 55 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Keyboard n page 74 See Removing the LCD Module on page 84 10 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 110 Chapler 3 m 41 Discon
2. 18 Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unit NOTE When connecting the cable back to the unit please note that the cable should be routed well Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 55 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 Removing the DIMM on page 58 Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 on page 64 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 Chapter 3 ar 10 12 a 14 45 16 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Keyboard on page 74 See Removing the Heatsink Module on page 78 See Removing the CPU on page 80 See Removing the LCD Module on page 84 Disconnect the touchpad cable from the TPDA connector on the main board Chapter 3 17 Disconnect the fingerprint cable from FP2 on the main board 18 Disconnect the E key cable from EKCN1 on the main board Chapter 3 89 Chapter 3 20 Disconnect the power cable from DC1 connector on the main board Chapter 3 ot 22 Remove the thirteen sc
3. Setup System Management Mode SMM AR Display external L2 cache size Bh Load custom defaults optional Ch Display shadow area message En Display possible high address for UMB recovery 70h Display error messages 72h Check for configuration errors 76h Check for keyboard errors TCh Set up hardware interrupt vectors TER Initialize coprocessor if present 80h Disable onboard Super ports and IRQs Tate POST device initialization Chapter 4 129 E Detect and install extemal RS232 ports E Configure non MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC compatible PnP ISA devices Re initialize onboard VO ports BI Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices optional E Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non Maskable Interrupts BAR Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS 2 mouse Ch Initialize floppy controller Fh Determine number of ATA drives optional 0h Initialize hard disk controllers Initialize local bus hard disk controllers Sh Jump to UserPatch2 Gh Build MPTABLE for multi processor boards 8h Install CD ROM for boot EZ Clear huge ES segment register Sh Fixup Multi Processor table E 12 Search for option ROMS One long two short beeps on checksum failure E Check for SMART drive opllonal
4. DDRII 1024 VG 10P06 004 00 2 64 16 MXM 3 0 TYPE W SAMSUNG KAW1G1646E HC12 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 512AN_MMWG KLSPIVO1 003 SHIRLEY PEAK 5100 MM 895361 LAN INTEL WLAN S12AN MMWG2 SHIRLEY KLSPIVO1 008 PEAK 5100 ME ENABLE MM 899541 CENTRINO 2 WITH VPRO WIRELESS LAN BOARD 512AG_MMWG KLSPIOT O0S SHIRLEY PEAK 5100 MM 897004 BLUETOOTH BOARD FOXCONN BRM 2046 21100004 21 T60H928 33 FAN 861 CABLE POWER CORD 10 125V US POWER CORD 10A 125V 3PIN US BK 27101518641 POWER CORD 250V 3PIN EUR BK 2T T30V1004 POWER CABLE 16A 250V 3PIN EUR BK 2701518731 POWER CORD 250V 3PIN UK 2701518541 POWER CORD 5 250V 3PIN UK BK 2703118001 POWER CORD 10 3PIN BK DENMARK 27101518561 POWER CORD 10 250 DENMARKBK 27 01518671 POWER CORD 10 250V SWISS 27101518587 POWER CORD 10A 250V SPIN SWISS BK 27 01518 691 POWER CORD 10A 280V ITALY 2701518611 POWER 10 250V SPIN ITALY BK 2701518711 Chapter 6 POWER 10A 250V 3PIN BK SOUTH AFRICA 2701518571 POWER 16A 250V SOUTH AFRICA BK 2701518681 POWER 25 280V AUSTRALIA 2701518621 POWER CORD ACNZ 2703218 021 POWER CORD 7 5 250V AUSTRALIA BK 27103218051 POWER CORD 25A 250V BK 2701518631 INDIA POWER CORD 10A 250V SOUTH AFRICA BK U 2701818721 INDIA POWER CORD 125V 2PIN JAPAN 27101518551 POWER CORD 7A 125
5. AR Shadow option ROMs Sch Set up Power Management SDh Initialize security engine optional SER Enable hardware interrupts Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives AOR Set lime of day Check key lock Initialize rate ABh Erase F2 prompt AAR Scan for F2 key stroke ACh Enter SETUP AER Clear Boot fiag Check for errors POST done prepare to boot operating system Bah 1 One short beep before boot BSh Terminate QuietBoot optional Bon Check password optional 180 Chapter 4 Boh Prepare Boot BAR Initialize DMI parameters BBR Initialize PnP Option ROMs BCh Clear parity checkers BDA Display MultiBoot menu BER Clear screen optional BFR Check virus and backup reminders Coh Try to boot with INT 19 Ch Initialize POST Error Manager PEM Coh Initialize error logging Cah Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS optional Initialize notebook docking optional Ch Initialize notebook docking late Force check optional Coh Extended checksum optional Dah Unknown interrupt ER Initialize the chipset Eth Initialize the bridge Eh intialize the CPU Eh Initialize the system timer Initialize system VO Check force recovery boot Een
6. Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 87 See Removing the Modem Board on page 100 Disconnect the USB cable from the USBCN1 connector on the main board 102 Chapter 3 20 Remove the one screw B securing the main board in place M2xL4 1 Siver 21 Carefully remove the main board Removing the Speaker Module See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 55 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 Removing the DIMM on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 on page 64 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 10 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 Chapter 3 103 11 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 12 See Removing the Keyboard on page 74 13 See Removing the Heatsink Module on page 78 14 See Removing the CPU on page 80 15 See Removing the LCD Module on page 84 16 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 87 17 See Removing the Modem Board on page 100 48 Removing the Main Board on page 101 18 Remove the tape securing speaker cable 20 Remove the three screws B securing the speaker modu
7. LCD inverter Lco System board No beep power on indicator tums and blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST Ensure every connector is connected lightly and correclly System board No during POST but system runs correctly Speaker System board Chapter 4 127 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Verify Real Mode Disable Non Maskable Interrupt NMI Get CPU 08h Initialize system hardware Initialize chipset with initial POST values 08h Sat IN POST flag OAR Initialize CPU registers OBR Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to initial POST values GER Initialize lO component OFA Initialize the local bus IDE 10h Initialize Power Management Tih Load alternate registers with Initial POST values 12h Restore CPU control word during warm boot 138 Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller 16h 1223 BIOS ROM checksum Th Initialize cache before memory aulosize 18h 8254 timer initialization TAR 8237 DMA controller initialization 108 Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 20h T8443 Test DRAM refresh 22h 1313 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller 24h Set ES segment register to 4 GB 26h Enable A20 line 28h Aulosize DRAM 28h Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM 2Ch 1241 RAM failure
8. POWER CORD 250V 3PIN EUR BK 27 T30V1004 POWER CABLE 16A 250V 3PIN EUR 27101518731 POWER CORD 280V 3PINUK 2701518541 POWER CORD 250V SPIN UK BK 2705118001 POWER CORD 10 BK DENMARK 2701518561 POWER CORD 10 250V SPINDENMARKBK 2701518671 POWER CORD 10A 250V SWISS 2701518581 POWER CORD 10 250V 3PIN SWISS BK 27101518591 POWER CORD 10A 250V SPIN ITALY 2701518611 POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN ITALY BK 27101818711 POWER CORD 10A 250V SPIN BK SOUTH 2701518571 AFRICA POWER 16A 250V SOUTH AFRICABK 2701518681 POWER CORD 2 5 250V AUSTRALIA 2701518621 POWER AGATACNZ 27103218021 POWER CORD 7 SA 250V 3P AUSTRALIABK 2703218081 POWER CORD 25A 250V SOUTHAFRICABK 2701518631 INDIA POWER CORD 10 250 SOUTHAFRIGABK 2701518721 INDIA POWER CORD 7A 125V 2PIN JAPAN 2701518551 POWER CORD 125V 2PIN JAPAN BK 2701518661 POWER CODE 125V 2 JAPAN 27103918161 POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN CHINA 2701518591 POWER 10A 250V SPIN CHINA BK 2701518701 POWER 25A 125V USA 27101518781 POWER CORD 2 5 125V 1 8M BLACK 2701518AT1 TAIWANESE POWER CORD 250V 10 3PIN ISRAEL 2701518761 POWER CORD 10 250V ARGENTINE 2701518001 POWER CORD 10A 250V 1 8M BRAZIL BLK 270154541 CABLE POWER BUTTON BOARD CABLE SO AYPOLOOT USB BOARD CABLE SO AYPOTO02 BLUETOOTH BOARD CABLE S0 AYPO1003 CASEICOVERIBRACKET ASSEMBLY VGA CARD BRACKET 33 PCC01 002 HDD COVER 42 AYP01 003 CARDREADER DUMMY CARD A2 AYPO10
9. 2 138 3M 1056 TJ NOVT KCT4501 DPP CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P7450 2136 3M R D TJ KG74807 DPR CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P7550 PGA 2 266 3M 1066 R 0 KGTSS0 BPP GPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P8600 245 3M 1088 KC BEROTDPP 25W RO CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P8700 2530 3M 1066 KC 87ROT DPP 25W RO CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P8600 PGA 266G 3M KC BEROTDPP 1066 25W RO CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL PENRYN 79550 2 666 6M 1066 35W E 0 KC 95S01DTP DVD RW MODULE DVD RW SUPER MULTI MODULE SATA FOR WINDOWS SMPHFOTOOT OPTICAL BRACKET 001 DVD RW SUPER MULTI BEZEL 2AYPOLO0B ODD TOSHIBA SUPER MULTI DRIVE 127MM TRAY DL 8X TS L633C LF WIO BEZEL SATA FOR HF WINDOWS7 KU 00801 035 ODD HLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE 127MM TRAY DL 8X GT30N LF BEZEL SATA FOR HF WINDOWS7 KU 00800048 ODD SONY SUPERMULTI DRIVE 127MM TRAY DL 8X AD 7585H LF BEZEL SATA FOR HF WINDOWS7 KU 0080E 027 ODD PLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE 127MM TRAY DL 8X DS 8A4SH LF BEZEL SATA FOR HF WINDOWS7 00807006 MK1655GSX F W FG0101J 54 COMBO MODULE BLU RAY COMBO MODULE 4X SATA FOR EM O02 wiNDows7 OPTICAL BRACKET 001 BLUE RAY COMBO BEZEL 42 007 ODD SONY BD COMBO 127MM TRAY DL4X gt KO 0040E 002 BC 5500S LF WIO BEZEL FW 1 1 FOR WINDOWS ODD PLDS BD COMBO 127MM TRAY DL 4X DS KO 0040F003 1 LF WIO
10. BEZEL SATA FOR WINDOWST CASEICOVERIBRACKET ASSEMBLY HDD BRACKET 33AYPOT 002 HODIHARD DISK DRIVE HDD 160GB 5400RPM 2 57 SATA WYATT KH 16001 042 SEAGATE ST9160314A5 F W 0001SDM1 HDD 16068 5400RPM SATA TOSHIBA LIBRA BS KH 16004 006 HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA HGST PANTHER E PANTHER B HTS545016B9A300 FiW C60F KH 16007 024 HDD 160GB 5400RPM 2 57 SATA WD WD1600BEVT 22ZCT0 FW 11 01A11 022 HDD 2 5 5400RPM 25068 SEAGATE 519250315 8 WYATT SATA LF FIW 0001SDM1 KHL25001 016 Chapter 6 25008 5400RPM SATA TOSHIBA LIBRA BS MK2555GSX F W FG000J 5 4K RH 25004 005 HDD 25068 5400RPM SATA HGST HTS54502589A300 PANTHER B LF KH25007 015 HDD 25068 5400RPM SATA WD WD2500BEVT 222 FW DATE KH25008 021 HDD 320GB 5400RPM SATA SEAGATE WYATT 5932032548 FW 0001SDM1 KH 32001 017 HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400RPM 320GB KH 32004 003 26365 SATA 68P LF FIW FGO20 HDD 320GB 5400RPM SATA HGST KH 32007 007 HTS54503289A300 PANTHER B LF HDD 32068 5400RPM SATA WD WD3200BEVT 22ZCT0 ML125 FIW 01 01401 KH 32008 013 HDD 50068 5400RPM SEAGATE 87950032545 LF FAN 0001SDM1 50001211 HDD 2 5 5400RPM 50068 TOSHIBA MKSOSSGSX LIBRA SATA LF FIW FG001J KHL S0004 001 HDD 50068 5400RPM HGST SATA HTSSASDSDBSA300 PANTHER B LF KHL S0007 005 50068 5400RPM WD SATA WD5000BEVT 222 FIW 01 01A01 KHLS0
11. Chapter 3 Removing the SD dummy card 4 Push the SD dummy card all the way in to 2 Pull it out from the slot Chapter 3 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 4 Push the ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it 2 Pull it out from the slot Removing the Lower Cover 4 See Removing the Battery on page 54 56 Chapter 3 3 Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the lower cover v 4 Remove the lower cover from the lower case Chapler 3 Removing the DIMM 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 2 Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 3 Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM 4 Remove the DIMM module Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules 4 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 58 Chapter 3 3 Remove the antenna cable from the board N2xL 1 Siver Chapter 3 59 5 Aspire 8530 Series release the two latch securing the board to the system by pushing it in the direction of the arrows Chapter 3 Removing the WLAN Board Modules 4 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 3 Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 4 For Aspire 8730187302 Series disconnect the three antenna cables from the
12. Checksum BIOS ROM ER Goto BIOS ESR Set Huge Segment Eh Initialize Multi Processor EAR Initialize OEM special code EBn Initialize PIC and Initialize Memory type EDh Initialize Memory size EER Shadow Boot Block EFR System memory test FOR Initialize interrupt vectors Fih Initialize Run Time Clock F2n Initialize video Fah Initialize System Management Mode Fah Output one beep before boot Chapter 4 181 Fon Boat to Mini DOS Fon Clear Huge Segment Boat to Full DOS 182 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom to FRU Error Message LCD Related Symptoms LCD backlight doesnt work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Enter BIOS Uliity to execute Load Setup Default Setting then reboot system Reconnect the LCD connectors Keyboard if contrast and brightness function key doesn t work LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter Lco System board Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Reconnect the LOD connector LCD inverter ID Abnormal screen LCD cable Wrong color displayed LCD inverter Lco System board LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines LCD inverter ID displayed LCD inverter LCD cable Lco System board Indicator Related Symptoms Indicator incorrectly remains off or on but system runs correctly Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Powe
13. Corporation Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Pentium and Pentium 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 NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additonal 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 Ace s 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 NOT be covered in this generic service guide In such cases please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnelichannel to provide you with further technical details 2 Please note W
14. F10 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that confirmed or discard the changes made to the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility Information Main Securit Boot Item Specific Help Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Z m m Esc En The table below describes the parameters in this screen F9 F10 Erit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Eit Discarding Changes Exi without saving setup data to CMOS Load Setup Default Load default values Tor SETUP item Discard Changes Coad previous values from CMOS for all SETUP tems Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS Chapter 2 ar BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory updale is required for the following conditions New versions of system programs New features options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM NOTE If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Flash utility NOTE Do not install memory related drivers XMS EMS when you use the Flash NOTE Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Flash utility If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash you may not bo
15. Message List on page 125 Other symptoms Le LCD display problems others Power On Self Test POST Eror Message on page 124 Symptoms cannot be re created intermittent problems Use the customer reported symptoms and go to Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 124 intermittent Problems on page 138 Undetermined Problems on page 139 Chapter 4 119 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller driver or diskette A write enabled diagnostic diskette is required NOTE Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail Do the following to select the test device 4 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program 2 See if FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test 3 Follow the instructions in the message window If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive reconnect the diskette connector on the system board If the error still remains 4 Reconnect the external diskette drive DVD ROM module 2 Replace the external diskette drive CD ROM module 3 Replace the main board External CD ROM Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controler drive or CD ROM Make sure that the CD ROM does not have any label attached to it The label can cau
16. Power Management Mech Off G3 AI devices in the system are turned off completely Off G2 S5 OS initiated shutdown All devices in the system are turned off completely Working G0 S0 Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may power managed in this state Suspend to RAM 53 CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD ROM Power Down Super l O Low Power mode Save to Disk S4 Also called Hibernation Mode System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system 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 Press F2 to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen Press F2 to enter setup The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu set to disabled If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility please set the parameter to enabled Press F12 during POST to enter multi boot menu In this menu user can change boo
17. card on page 55 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Keyboard See Removing the LCD Module on page 84 10 See Removing the LCD Beze on page 110 41 See Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets on page 111 12 Remove the Web camera from the back cover page 74 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems NOTE The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products 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 Power failure The power indicator does not go on or stay on Power System Check on page 121 POST does not complete No beep or error codes are indicated Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 124 Undetermined Problems on page 139 POST detects an error and displayed messages on screen Error
18. indicate a defect 3 Ifthe power on indicator does not light up check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation 4 Ifthe operational charge does not work see Check the Battery Pack on page 123 122 Chapter 4 Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack do the following From Software 1 Check out the Power Management in control Panel 2 In Power Meter confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct 3 Repeat the steps 1 and 2 for both battery and adapter 4 This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging From Hardware 1 Power off the computer 2 Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1 and 6 ground 3 Ifthe voltage is sil ess than 7 5 Vdc after recharging replace the battery check the battery charge operation use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50 of the total power remaining when installed in the computer If the battery status indicator does not light up remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature Re install the battery pack If the charge indicator stil does not light up replace the battery pack If the charge indicator still does not light up replace the DC DC charger board Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn t work do the following actions one at a time to correc
19. support area for your hands when you use the computer E Touchpad Touch sensitve pointing device which functions like a computer 10 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse center and right buttons center button serves as Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function only for certain models 121 VOLH VolumeUpiVolume increase system volume decrease system volume VOL Down 122 AcerMediaTouch For use wih Acer Arcade and other media playing programs keys 13 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology 14 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output Closed Front View 6 in 1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard 12 MMC MultiMediaCardplus MMCplus Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD Picture Card 0 Note Push to remove installthe card Only one card can operate at any given time GIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control Chapler 1 Left View 5 6 7 1 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter 2 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections 3 External display Connects to a display device e 9 extemal monitor LCD VGA port projector 4 Ethemet RI 45 Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network port 5 USB 20 port Conne
20. to decrypt the file NOTE The password used to encrypt a file is the unique that the system needs to decrypt iL If you lose the password the Master Password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file If you lose both passwords there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file Be sure to safeguard all related passwords opens tata enon Warning ost estoy search ke m a Acer eRecovery Management lt 3 Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility It allows you to create full or incremental backups bum the factory default image to optical disc and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers default user created backups are stored to the D drive Acer eRecovery Management provides you with Backup Chapter 1 21 Back up factory default to CD DVD Back up drivers and applications to CD DVD Create user backup Manage user backups Restore Restore system to factory default Reinstall applications drivers Restore system from user backup Password settings To use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to protect your dala you must first set the Empowering Technology password To set the password refer to the section Empowering Technology password For more information please refer to Acer eRecovery Management on page 62 in the Acer System User s Guide NOTE If
21. 0 4 76 General amp Authoring DVD R Version 1 0 DVD RW DVD RW Non CPRM amp CPRM DVD R Dual Blu Ray BD R BD R DL BD RE BD RE DL Loading mechanism Load Manual Release a Electrical Release Release Button b Release by ATAPI command c Emergency Release Power Requirement Tnput Voltage 5 Operating Audio Interface Audio Controller Realtek ALC888s Azalia Audio onboard or optional Built in Chapter 1 ET Audio Interface Mono or Stereo Stereo Resolution 18 bit stereo ful duplex Compatibihiy HD audio Interface SIPDIF output for PCM or ACS content Sampling rate THe resolution VSR Variable Sampling Rate internal microphone Yes Internal speaker Quantity 5 2 1 2W speakers Video Memory JEE T Chipset Aspire 8735 Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset Aspire 87250872520 NVIDIA GeForce GT240M NVIDIA GeForce G210M Memory size T024M 512M GDDR3 Chipset ICHEWIC NE RS780MN 216 06 USB Compliancy Leve 25 ORG USB T T and USB ZU Host controler Number or USB 3 Twa on The ight sidelone on the Font Seri por funcion control EnabieIDisabie by BIOS Setup System Board Major Chips Tore logic Mobile Intel GM945 PM945 ICHOM Express Chipset 05820 Super controller MODEM Lite On Conexant Unizion 15 33 AUS RD02 D330 Blu
22. 00 PANTHER B LF 50008 5400RPM WD WDS000BEVT KH S00080013 22ZAT0 FIW 01 01401 HEATSINK CPU HEATSINK WIFAN 60 PHF01003 KEYBOARD KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK DARFON KB11700 004 NSK AFF1D US INTERNATIONAL KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK 108KS DARFON 11700 005 NSK AFF0H US INTERNATIONAL HEBREW KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK 106KS DARFON KBJ1700 006 NSK AFF0U UK KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 106 8 DARFON KBJ1700 007 NSK AFF0T TURKISH KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 105 8 DARFON KBI1700 008 NSK AFF03 THAILAND KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 106KS DARFON KBI1700 009 NSK AFFO0 SWISSIG KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 106KS DARFON KBJ1700010 NSK AFFOW SWEDISH KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 106KS DARFON KBJ1700011 NSK AFFOS SPANISH KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 106KS DARFON KBJ1700012 NSK AFF09 SLOVAK KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 106KS DARFON KBJ1700013 NSK AFF1F SLO CRO KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK DARFON KBIT700 074 NSK AFFOR RUSSIAN KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 106KS DARFON KBIT700 075 NSK AFF06 PORTUGUESE 156 Chapter 6 KEYBOARD T7KB FV5 BLACK 106 5 DARFON KBJT700016 NSK AFF05 POLISH KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 106KS DARFON KB41700017 NSK AFFON NORWEGIAN KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 108KS DARFON KB41700019 NSK AFFOK KOREA KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 106KS DARFON KBJ1700021 NSK AFFOE ITALIAN KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 106KS
23. 008 013 HEATSINK CPU HEATSINK WIFAN 1203 KEYBOARD KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK 108 5 DARFON KBJ1700004 NSK AFF1D US INTERNATIONAL KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK 108 5 DARFON KBJ1700005 NSK AFFOH US INTERNATIONAL HEBREW KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK 108 5 DARFON KBJ1700006 NSK AFFOU UK KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 108 5 DARFON KBIT700007 NSK AFFOT TURKISH KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 108 5 DARFON 11700 008 NSK AFFO3 THAILAND KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK 108 5 DARFON KBJ1700009 NSK AFF00 SWISSIG KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK 108 5 DARFON KBIT700070 NSK AFFOW SWEDISH KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 106KS DARFON KBJ1700011 NSK AFFOS SPANISH KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 108 5 DARFON KBJ1700012 NSK AFFO9 SLOVAK KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK 108 5 DARFON KBJ1700013 NSKAFFIF SLO CRO KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK 108 5 DARFON KBJ1700014 NSK AFFOR RUSSIAN KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK DARFON KBJ1700015 NSK AFFOS PORTUGUESE KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK 108 5 DARFON KBJ1700016 NSK AFFOS POLISH KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 108 5 DARFON KBJ1700017 NSK AFFON NORWEGIAN Chapter 6 KEYBOARD 17KE FVS BLACK 105KS DARFON KBJ1700019 NSK AFFOK KOREA KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK 106KS DARFON KBJ1700021 NSK AFFOE ITALIAN KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK 108 5 DARFON KBJ1700024 NSK AFFOQ HUNGARIAN KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK 108 5 DARFON KBJ17000
24. 04 UNITLOAD COVER 2 02 MEDIA TOUCH COVER 42 PHF01003 EI Chapter 6 TOWER CASE WIMODEMSDC IN SOPHFOT O0T MK1655GSX FIW FGOION 54 CABLEASPEAKER W O HOLE SPEAKER SPEAKER PACK RIGHT amp LEFT 28 PHFOLO0 SPEAKER SUBWOOFER 23 PHF01002 CASEICOVERIBRACKET ASSEMBLY UPPER CASE WIE KEY amp MEDIA 0 1 002 PAD amp FINGER PRINT CABLE WIO FINGER PRINT HOLE MIDDLE COVER 42PHF01001 CPUPROCESSOR CPU INTEL PENTIUM DUALCORE T4200 PGA KC42001 DTP 2 06 1M 800 35W R 0 CPU INTEL PENTIUM DUALCORE T4300PGA KC43001 DTP 216 1M 800 RO CPU INTEL PENTIUM DUALCORE 74400226 KC44001 DTP DVDRW DVD RW SUPERMULTI MODULE SATA FOR 6M PHF010001 WINDOWS OPTICAL BRACKET 3 AYPOLOOT DVD RW SUPER MULTI BEZEL AZAY POT 005 ODD TOSHIBA SUPER MULTI DRIVE 127MM KU 00801 035 TRAY DL EX TS L633C LF WIO BEZEL SATA FOR HF WINDOWS ODD FLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE 127MM TRAY KU 0080D 048 DL 8X GT30N LF W O BEZEL SATA FOR HF WNDOWS7 ODD SONY SUPER MULTIDRIVE 12 7 TRAY KU 0080E 027 DL 8X AD 7585H LF WIO BEZEL SATA FOR HF WINDOWS ODD PLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE 127MM TRAY KU 0080F006 DL 8X DS BA4SH LF WIO BEZEL SATA FOR HF WNDOWS7 COMBO BLU RAY COMBO MODULE 4X SATA FOR GM PHF012002 WINDOWS OPTICAL BRACKET 33 AYP01 001 BLUE RAY COMBO BEZEL 42AYP01 007 ODD SONY BD COMBO 127 TR
25. 10 10 System Date 12 02 2008 Tab lt Shitt Tab gt or Total Memory 2048 Enler selects field Video Memory 512 MB Quiet Boot Enabled Network Boot Enabled F12 Boot Menu Disabled D2D Recovery Enabled SATAMode AHCI Im Esc Enter FIO NOTE The screen above is for your reference only Actual values may differ 40 Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings System Time Seis the system tme The hours are displayed Format HH MM SS with 24 hour format hour minute second System Time System Date Sets the system date Format MM DDIYYYY month day year System Date System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system Memory size is fixed to 640MB Tota Memory This fied reports the total memory size of he system For Aspire 8530 Series Extended Memory This ied reports the memory size of tha extended memory in the system Extended Memory size Total memory stze 1MB VGA Memory Shows the VGA memory size Boot Determines if Customer Logo willbe displayed or not shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled Enabled Customer Logo is displayed and Summary Screen is disabled Disabled Customer Logo is not displayed and Summary Screen is enabled Option Enabled or Disabled Network Boot Enables disables the system boo
26. 1027 ALVS LED LF BLUE 90W 19V SPIN LITEON PA 1900 209002021 LVS LED LF BLUE ADPAPTER 90W 19V SPIN HIPRO HP A0904A3 AP0900A005 BILF LVS LED LF BLUE BATTERY BATTERY SANYO AS 20078 LLION 452P BTO0803 024 SANYO 8 CELL 4800 MAIN COMMON BATTERY SONY A 2007 LION 452P SONY BT00804 020 CELL 4800MAH MAIN COMMON BOARD VGA GARD MSI NVIDIA NTOMGS DORI S12M VG 10M06 001 800MHZ 64 16 3 0 A W SAMSUNG K4W1G1646E HC12 VGA CARD MSINVIDIANTOMGS DDRII512M 610 06002 800 2 64 16 3 0 TYPE A WJ HYNIX H5TQ1G63BFR 12C TOUCHPAD BUTTON BOARD WIO FINGER 55 P2701001 PRINT POWER BUTTON BOARD S5PHF01001 USB BOARD 55PHF01002 E BUTTON BOARD 1 003 MEDIA TOUGH CAPACITIVE BUTTON BOARD gt 55 PHF01004 CASTLENET 5 80 TOUCHPAD SYNAPTICS TM00372 027 BEAYPOTOOT WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802 118G FOXCONN 23600047 121 01 ATHEROS AR9285 HB95 WIRELESS LAN BOARD BOZTIBGNFOXCONN NL23600031 RALINK RT2700E 12 Chapter 6 WIRELESS LAN BOARD FOXCONN ATHEROS 9223500046 XB63 MINICARD BIG BLUETOOTH BOARD FOXCONN BRM 2046 80121100001 BT2 1 T60H928 33 FAW 861 CABLE POWER CORD 10A 125V US 27130 1201 POWER CORD 10 125V 3PIN US BK 2701518641
27. 2 112 ISON Card Toshiba Type B for Bluetooth 128K ISDN Card GPRS Card Vodafone QLTACC 21581 3GIGPRS card Sony Ericsson GC83 GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC89 GPRS card ExpressCard Test Express Card 5 1 Adaptor ExpressCard Reader Abcom ExpressCard Sunix ECF2400 2 Ports 1394A ExpressCard Memory Card Test SD MSIMMCISMICF MicrodrivelxXD SD Card Apacer 12872560 SanDisk 256MB Apacar 2GB 150x Hi Speed KINGMAX 1GB 66x Hi Speed SanDisk 168 IRIDATA 4GB SD PRO Memory Card Card Sony 512 MS PRO Lexar 512MB MS PRO Lexar 168 MS PRO Sony 268 MS PRO Card Sandisk 32MB Transcend 64 128MB Transcend 256MB SanDisk RS MMC 128MB RS MMC 256MB Transcend 512MB A DATA Turbo 200X 2GB MMC Card XD Gard Apacer 256 512 SanDisk 258 olympus 512M8 CF Card Apacer 2561512 SanDisk 268 Appendix B 157 Appendix 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 id and password These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan Acer s Website offers you convenient and val
28. 2 2 Bluetooth Interface Chipset Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM 2 0 FW 300 FOXCONN BCM2045 V2 Data throughput 723 bps full speed data rate Protocol Bluetooth 1 1 Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1 2 when SIG specification is ratified Interface USB 1 1 Connector type USB 28 Chapter Wireless Module 802 11b gin Chipset Lan Intel WLAN 533AN_MMWG Shirley Peak Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink RT2700E 1x2 Data throughput 11 54 Mbps up to 270 Mbps for Draft N Protocol 8021159 Draft N Interface PCI bus mini PCI socket for wireless module Hard Disk Drive Interface Vendor amp WD1600BEVT SEAGATE SATA WD WD3200BEVT HDD WD 2 5 Model Name 22ZCT0 ST9250827AS 222 0 1125 5400rpm 50008 HITACHI TOSHIBA 05000 HTS541616J9SA00 MK2546GSX LF 22ZAT0 ML250 LF HGST SATA LF FI SEAGATE SATA HTS542525K9SA00 ST9160827AS LF TOSHIBA WD WD2500BEVS MK1646GSXLF 22USTO ML125 Capacity 160000 250000 320000 500000 8 Byespe 512 512 NA NA sector Data heads 3 4 2 Drive Format Disks 2 2 NA Spinde S400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM speed RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size SMB Tnterface SATA SATA SATA SATA media 540 540 850 30 Bis Max transfer rate Buffer to Host disk buffer Mby
29. 25 NSK AFFOL GREEK KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK 108 5 DARFON KBJ1700026 NSK AFFOG GERMAN KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 108 5 DARFON KBJ1700027 NSK AFFOF FRENCH KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK 108 5 DARFON KBJ1700030 NSK AFFOD DANISH KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK 108 5 DARFON KBIT700037 NSK AFFOC CZECH KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK 105KS DARFON KBJ1700032 NSK AFF02 TRADITIONAL CHINESE KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK 106KS DARFON KBJ1700033 NSK AFFOM CANADIAN FRENCH KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK 108 5 DARFON KBJ1700054 NSK AFF1B BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK 108 5 DARFON KBJ1700035 NSK AFF1A BELGIUM KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK 105KS DARFON 11700 038 NSK AFFOA ARABICIENGLISH KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK 108 5 DARFON KBJ1700037 NSK AFF2A KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK 108 5 DARFON KBJ1700038 NSK AFFIN BLACK NORDIC KEYBOARDX KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK KBITT0009 106KS DARFON NSK AFF2M ENGLISH CANADIAN FRENCH KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 109KS DARFON KBJ1700040 NSK AFFOJ BLACK JAPANESE KEYBOARD 17KB FV5 BLACK 108KSDARFON KBJ1700041 NSK AFF13 CZECH SLOVAK LCD LCD MODULE 16 4 WUXGAG28L GLARE IMR BLUEIBLACK CAMERARANTENNA 2 FOR DUAL LAMP INVERTER BOARD 18 DARFON 22256 101 REVS T8 AYPOT 002 INVERTER BOARD 18 AMPOWER T621263 00 BIGBEAR T amp PHFOT O01 LCD BRACKET RIGHT WIHINGE 33 AYP01 003 LCD BRACKET LEFT WIHINGE 1 004 L
30. 55 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the DIMM on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 on page 64 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 10 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 106 Chapter 3 11 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 12 See Removing the Keyboard on page 74 43 See Removing the Heatsink Module on page 78 14 See Removing the CPU on page 80 15 See Removing the LCD Module on page 84 16 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 87 17 See Removing the Modem Board on page 100 18 See Removing the Main Board on page 101 19 Disconnect the cable from the USB board module 20 Remove the one screw B securing the USB board module to the lower case 01 Siver Chapter 3 107 21 Remove the USB board module from Ihe lower case 108 Chapter 3 LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD MODULE DISASSEMBLY Cx5 LCD MODULE Y Cx6 LCD BEZEL Y LCD ASSEMBLY La LCD BACK PANEL y RIGHT LCD ANTENNAS LCD FPC LEFT LCD CABLE BRACKET BRACKET Screw List
31. ATAPI Model Nama This field shows the model name ofthe Optical device installed in the system System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version VGA BIOS Version This fied displays the VGA fimwara version of tha System Ver This feld shows the keyboard Serial Number Tris feid displays the serial number of this unit Asset Tag Number field displays the asset lag number of he System Product Name This fld shows product name of the system Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system ULI Number Universally Unique identifier UUID is an identifier standard used in sofware construction standardized the Open Software Foundation OSF as part ofthe Distributed Computing Environment DCE Chapter 2 39 Main Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery Aspire 8730187302 Series Information Boot Exit Specific Help anl System Date 1210212008 Tab Shift Tab or System Memory 640 Enter selects field Extended Memory 4061 MB Video Memory 1024 MB Quiet Boot Enabled Network Boot Enabled F12 Boot Menu Disabled D2D Recovery Enabled SATAMode AHCI Esc Enter FAO Aspire 8530 Series Information Securit Boot Exit Specific Help
32. AY KO 0040E 002 55005 LF W O BEZEL FW SATA FOR WINDOWS ODD PLDS BD COMBO 127MM TRAY DL4X DS KO 0040F 003 4E1S LF WIO BEZEL SATA FOR WNDOWS7 HOD BRACKET 33 AYP01 002 HDD 160GB 5400RPM 2 5 SATA WYATT KHL16001 042 SEAGATE ST9160314AS FIW 0001SDMI HDD 160GB 5400RPM TOSHIBA LIBRA BS KH 16004 006 160GB 5400RPM SATA HGST PANTHER B PANTHER B HTSSASO16B9A300 FW CEDF KH T6007 024 Chapter 6 155 160GB 5400RPM 25 SATA WD WD1600BEVT 22ZCT0 FW 11 01A11 RH T6008 022 HOD 25 5400RPM 250GB SEAGATE STS250315AS WYATT SATA LF FIW 0001SOMt KH 25007 076 25068 5400RPM SATA TOSHIBA LIBRA BS 25004 003 MK2555GSX FIW FG000J 5 4K HDD 25068 5400RPM SATA HGST 25007 015 HTS84502589A300 PANTHER B LF HDD 250GB 5400RPM SATA WD WOZSQUBEVT KH 25008 021 222070 HDD 32068 5400RPM SATA SEAGATE WYATT 57922032545 FW 0001SDM1 KH32001 017 HDD TOSHIBA 25 5400RPM 320GB KH 32004 003 MK3263GSX SATA LF F W FG020J HDD 32068 5400RPM HGST KH 32007 007 HTSS4503289A300 PANTHER B LF 320GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD3200BEVT 32008 013 22ZCTO ML125 FW 01 01A01 HDD 50068 5400RPM SEAGATE 57950052545 SATA LF FIW 0001SDM1 KHS0001 011 HDD 257 5400RPM 50068 TOSHIBA 004007 MKSOSSGSX LIBRA SATA LF FAW FG001J 50008 5400RPM HGST SATA KHLS0007 009 HTS545050B9A3
33. Aspire 8735 8735G 8735ZG Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are avallable on the ACER CSD web for more information please refer to htto l csd acer com tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 8735 8735G 8735ZG Series service guide Copyright Copyright 2009 by Acer Incorporated rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored 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 merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold 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
34. BE LF 64 16 0 07UM SODIMM 168 DDRIII 1066MHZ MICRON KN 1GB04 003 MT8JSF12864HY 1G1D1 SODIMM 1GB DDRII 1088 2 ELPIDA KN 1GB09 005 EBJHUESBAUD AE E LF 64716 0 07UM SODIMM 1GB DDRII 1088 2 ELPIDA KN 1GB09 011 EBJTUESBBSO AE F SODIMM 168 DDRIII 1066MHZ SAMSUNG KN 1GB0B 019 M47182874DZ1 CF8 SODIMM 1GB DDRII 1066MHZ SAMSUNG KN IGBOB 028 M47182873EH1 CF8 SODIMM 1GB DDRII 1066MHZ HYNIX KNAGBOGOIS HMT112S6AFP6C G7N0 SODIMM 1GB DDRII T066MHZ HYNIX KNAGBOGO2S HMT112S6BFR6C G7N0 NO LF 64716 0 055UM SODIMM 268 DDRII 1066 2 NANYA KN2GB03012 NT2GCEABBHATNS BE LF 12878 0 07UM SODIMM 268 DDRII T066MHZ MICRON KN2GB04 004 MT16JSF25664HY 1G1D1 E Chapter 6 SODIMM 2GB DORI 1066 7 ELPIDA KN2GB805 004 EBJZIUEBBBSO AE F MEMORY ELPIDA SO DIMM DDRIII 1068 268 KN2GB09006 EBJ21UEBBDSO0 AE F LF 12878 0 085UM SODIMM 268 DDRII 1066 2 SAMSUNG KN2GB0B 012 M TIBSG73EHT CFB SODIMM 268 DDRIII 1066 7 HYNIX KN2GB0G014 HMT125S6BFRBC G7 NO LF 1288 0 055UM MISCELLANEOUS NAME PLATE ASPIRE 87357 OPHHOLODT LCD SCREW RUBBER OF UPPER 3TAYPO1002 LCD SCREW RUBBER OF LOWER AT AYP01 005 SCREW SCREW 8600802140 SCRW MZ L6 ZN ROHS 860050520 SCRW MZXL4 2 BZN B ODET0 S24 SCREWNZS L NYLOK 86 00E33 736 SCREWNZS LE NYLOK CR3 86 00E34 738 SCREWNG X 3 1 NI NYLON 8600 78543 SCREW 865452580 SCREW M24 WAFER NI B6 9A552 4RO SCRW MZ SXLA PANEL BRACKET S AGVOLOOT C
35. Bios BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS Version 104c System Memory Memory controller Built in Memory size OMB no on board memory DIMM socket number 2 sockets Supports memory size per socket 2048MB Supports maximum memory size 4G for 64bit OS with two 268 SODIMM 2G for 32bit OS with two 1GB SODIMM Supports DIMM type DDR 3 Synchronous DRAM Supports DIMM Speed 1066 MHz Supports DIMM voltage 18V and 0 9V Chapter 1 27 System Memory Supports DIMM package 200 pin soDIMM Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as ong as they match the above specifications Memory Combinations mnn Cp eee r3 SUME SUME TU TOANE TOANE TU 20488 20488 SUME 1024 8 SUME TOME 1 6 SMB 20488 25608 TOWE TOANE 1024 8 SUME 1 6 T022MB T022NB 20488 TOAME 20488 307248 ZNE 20488 ZANE SUME 25608 EXT 1024 307248 20488 4096M8 NOTE Above table lists some system memory configurations You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations On above table the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed LAN Chipset Broadcom BCMS764 Supports LAN protocol 10710071000 Mbps TAN connector ype TAN connector location Left side Features Integrated 10 100 BASE T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2 0 PCI v
36. CDICAMERA CABLE FOR DUAL LAMP SOPHF01001 CAMERA 0 3M SUYIN CN0314 SN30 OV02 5 57440 01 CAMERA 0 3M CHICONY CNF701721004973L 57086401001 LCD BEZEL WILOGO amp CAMERA HOLE SO AYPOTO0A LCD COVER 18 4 BLUE IMR WIMICROPHONE amp ANTENNA 2 SOPHFO 004 Chapter 6 151 LCD 184 WUXGAZ28L GLARE CMO NI64HA L04 LK 1840D 001 LF 220NIT 8MS 500 1 LCD MODULE 16 4 WXGA G8 GLARE IMR EM PHFOT O04 BLUEIBLACK WI0 3M CAMERARANTENNA2 FOR SINGLE LAMP INVERTER BOARD 18 AMPOWER 762126200 19PHFO7 002 BIGREAR INVERTER BOARD 18 21189803 PHF01 005 LCD BRACKET RIGHT WIHINGE S3 AYP01 003 LCD BRACKET LEFT WIHINGE 33 AYP01 004 LCDICAMERA CABLE FOR SINGLE LAMP 1 002 CAMERA SUYIN CN0314 SN30 OV03 5 S5T N4401001 CAMERA 0 3M CHICONY CNF701721004973L 57W9401 001 LCD BEZEL WiLOGO amp CAMERA HOLE AYPOT 004 TOD COVER BLUEIMRWIVICROPHONE amp 60 PHF0T004 ANTENNA 2 LCD SAMSUNG 184 WXGA GLARE 118406002 LTN184KT01 A01 LF 220NIT BMS 800 1 MAINBOARD MAINBOARD AS8735G INTEL PMA5ICHOMLF MBPHF01 001 DISCRETE PLATFORM WIRTC BATTERY amp MODEM BOARD MODEM BOARD LITEON CONEXANT UNIZION FX22500 021 1 5 3 3V AUS 8852476006 MEMORY SODIMM 1G DDRII 1066MHZ NANYA KN 1GB03 031 NTIGCGABHBATPS BE LF 64 16 0 07UM SODIMM 168 DDRIII 1066MHZ MICRON KN 1GB04 003 MT8JSF12864HY 1G1D1 SO
37. DARFON KBJ1700 024 NSK AFFOQ HUNGARIAN KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 108KS DARFON 11700 025 NSK AFFOL GREEK KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 106KS DARFON 11700 026 NSK AFFOG GERMAN KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 106KS DARFON 1700027 NSK AFFOF FRENCH KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 106KS DARFON KBJ1700 030 NSK AFFOD DANISH KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 106KS DARFON KBJ1700031 NSK AFFOC CZECH KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 108KS DARFON 11700 032 NSK AFFO2 TRADITIONAL CHINESE KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 106KS DARFON KBJ1700 033 NSK AFFOM CANADIAN FRENCH KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 106KS DARFON KBJ1700 034 NSK AFF1B BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 106KS DARFON KBJ1700 035 NSK AFF1A BELGIUM KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 108KS DARFON KBJ1700 036 NSK AFFOA ARABIC ENGLISH KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 106KS DARFON KBJ1700 037 NSK AFF2A ARABIC FRENCH KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 106KS DARFON KBI1700038 NSK AFF1N BLACK NORDIC KEYBOARDX KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK KB41700 039 106KS DARFON NSK AFF2M ENGLISH CANADIAN FRENCH KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 109 DARFON KB 1700 040 NSK AFFOJ BLACK JAPANESE KEYBOARD 17KB FVS BLACK 106KS DARFON KBJ1700041 NSK AFF13 CZECHISLOVAK LCD LCD MODULE 184 WUXGAG2BL GLARE INR BLUE BLACK CAMERA amp ANTENNA 2 FOR DUAL LAMP SWPHFOTOUS INVERTER BOARD 18 DARFON VK 22256 101 REVB T8AYPOT 002 INVERTER BOARD 18 AMPOWER 762126300 BIGBEAR 19 PHF01 001 LCD BRACKET RIGHT WI
38. DIMM 168 DDRIII 1066MHZ ELPIDA KN 1GB09 009 EBJ11UE6BAU0 AE E LF 64 16 0 07UM SODIMM 1GB DDRIII 1066MHZ ELPIDA KN 1GB09 011 EBJ11UE6BBS0 AE F SODIMM 168 DDRIII 1066MHZ SAMSUNG KNIGBOBOIS M471B2874DZ1 CF8 SODIMM 168 DDRIII 1066MHZ SAMSUNG KN 1GB0B 028 M471B2873EH1 CF8 SODIMM 168 DDRII 1066MHZ HYNIX KN 1GB0G019 HIMT112S6AFP6C G7NO SODIMM 168 DDRIII 1066MHZ HYNIX KNAGBOGO25 HMT112S6BFR6C G7N0 NO LF 64 16 0 055UM SODIMM 268 DDRIII 1066MHZ NANYA KN2GB03 012 NT2GCGABBHAINS BE LF 128 8 0 07UM SODIMM 2GB DDRIII 1066 2 MICRON KN2GB04 004 164 256 16101 SODIMM 268 DDRIII 1066MHZ ELPIDA KN 2GB09 004 EBJ21UEBBBS0 AE F MEMORY ELPIDA SO DIMM DDRIII 1066268 KN2GB09 006 EBJZIUEBBDSD AE F LF 1288 0 065UM SODIMM 2GB DDRIII 1066MHZ SAMSUNG KN2GB0B 012 M471BS673EH1 CF8 162 Chapter 6 SODIMM 2GB DDRIII T066MHZ HYNIX KN2GB0G014 HMT125S6BFR8C G7 NO LF 12878 0 055UM MISCELLANEOUS NAME PLATE ASPIRE 8735 001 LCD SCREW RUBBER OF UPPER 47 AYP01 002 LCD SCREW RUBBER OF LOWER 003 SCREW SCREW 860040240 SCRW MZ L6 ZN ROHS 8600050520 SCRW W2XL42 BZN 86500510524 SCREW M2 S L6 NYLOK CR3 8800 33736 SCREW M2 S L8 NYLOK CR3 8800 34758 SCREW 3 NI NYLON 2600 78543 SCREW 869522380 SCREW M2 4 WAFER NI 8694552480 SCRWNZSXL4 PANEL BRACKET 264601201 873526 FRU List ADAPTER ADAPTER 90W 19V SPIN DELTA ADP 90GD 08 0900
39. HEN ORDERING FRU PARTS that you should check the most up to date information available on your regional web or channel If for whatever reason a part number change is made it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list ofthis 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 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer s many feature Platform Intel Centrino 2 processor technology featuring Intel Core 2 Duo processor T9550 6 MB L2 cache 2 66 GHz 1066 MHz FSB 35 W or P7350 P7450 P7550 P8600 P8700 P8800 3 MB L2 cache 2 2 13 2 26 2 40 2 53 2 66 GHz 1066 MHz FSB 25 W supporting Int8 264 architecture Aspire 8735 8735G Intel Core 2 Duo processor T6400 T6500 T6600 2 L2 cache 2 2 10 2 20 GHz 800 MHz FSB 35 W supporting supporting 64 architecture for Aspire 8735 8735G Intel Pentium processor T4200 T4300 T4400 1 MB L2 cache 2 2 10 2 20 GHz 800 MHz FSB 35 W supporting Intel 64 architecture for Aspire 873520 Mobile Intel Express Chipset Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 802 11a b g Draft N Wi Fi CERTIFIED network connection featuring MIMO technology supporting Acer SignalUp with Nplify 3 4 wireless techn
40. HINGE 33 AYP01003 LCD BRACKET LEFT WHINGE 33 AYP01 004 LCDICAMERA CABLE FOR DUAL LAMP 1 001 CAMERA 03 SUYIN CN0314 SN30 OV03 5 N4401 001 Chapter 6 CAMERA CHICONY CNF701721004973L 57 WS401001 LCD BEZEL WILOGORCANERA HOLE BOAYPOTOO4 LCD COVER 184 BLUE IMR WIMIGROPHONE 60 PHF01004 amp ANTENNA 2 LCD 18 4 WUXGAZAL GLARE CMO N184H4 L04 LK T840D 001 LF 220NIT 8MS 500 1 LCD LCD MODULE 184 WXGA GB GLARE IMR SM PHF01 004 BLUEIBLACK CAMERASANTENNA 2 FOR SINGLE LAMP INVERTER BOARD 18 AMPOWER 76226200 19 PHF01002 BIGBEAR INVERTER BOARD 18 DARFON VK 21169803 19 PHF01 003 LCD BRACKET RIGHT WHINGE 33 AYP01003 LCD BRACKET LEFT WHINGE 33 AYP01 004 LCDICAMERA CABLE FOR SINGLE LAMP BO PHFOT O02 CAMERA 0 3M SUVIN GNOS14 SNG0 OVOR5 57 NAAOT OOT CAMERA 0 3M CHICONY CNF701721004973L 579400 LCD BEZEL WILOGORCANERA HOLE 0 AYPOT OO4 LCD COVER 184 BLUE IMR WIMIGROPHONE 60 PHF01004 amp ANTENNA 2 LCD SAMSUNG 18 4 WXGA GLARE 161840002 LTN184KT01 A01 LF 220NIT 8MS 800 1 MAINBOARD MAINBOARD AS8735ZG INTEL GM45ICH9MLF MB PHH01 001 DISCRETE PLATFORM WIRTC BATTERY amp MODEM BOARDS MODEM BOARD LITEON CONEXANT UNIZION FX22500 021 15 33V AUS 8852476006 MEMORY SODIMM 1G DDRIII 1066 7 NANYA KN 1GB03 031 NT1GC64BH8A1PS
41. IOS Password Supervisor Password and User Password 142 Chapter 5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block BIOS Recovery Boot Block is 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 itis strongly recommended to have the AC adapter 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 one Crisis Disk should be prepared ready in hand The Crisis Disk could be made by executing the Crisis Disk program in another system with Windows XP 05 Follow the steps below 4 Power Off system 2 Insert the Crisis Disk to a USB floppy drive which is attached to the BIOS flash failed machine 3 In the power off state press Fn Esc and hold them and then press Power Button The system should be powered on with Crisis BIOS Recovery process 4 BIOS Boot Block starts to restore the BIOS code from the Crisis floppy disk to BIOS ROM on the failed machine 5 If the Crisis flashing process is finished the system will restart If the Crisis Recovery process
42. ORTANT Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen 3 Presse After setting the password the computer sets the User Password parameter to 4 If desired you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter 5 When you are done press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 2 Removing a Password Follow these steps 4 Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the key The Set Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter current password Enter New Password Confirm New Password the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e Press e 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 Changing a Password 4 Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the key Set Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter current password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e Type a password in the Enter New Password field Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field Press
43. Panasonic USB Speaker EAB MPCS7USB USB Storage Drive lomega USB Zip 250M5 Transcend 80G HDD Plextor DVD RIRW LG DVD RIRW DVD RIRW USB Camera Intel Easy Camera A20953 001 Orange Micro USB 2 0 Web USB HUB and Others JA TEN UH 204 IOGEAR 4 Port Hub Corega CG WLUSBSTI1 USB PrinteriScanner HP 450WBT Deskjet Printer USB Flash Drive Memory Key 128MB Sony Micro Vault Pro USD SG IBM 128MB Memory Key IBM 512MB Memory Key Apacer Handy Drive Apacer The USB Flash Drive 256MB USB ODD Logtec CDRW DVDROM combo Lc ovosriRw DVD RIRW 1304 Camera Sony DV TRVI0 Access Point a02 17a intel ProlWirelass 5000 NetGear HE 102 Access Point 802 110 D Link Building Networks People WIFI Certified Wireless 108AG Access Point 802 Tin Belkin NIMIMO Wireless Router High Performance wireless 802 Tin Bluetooth Device Ericsson Wireless Headset Sony Ericsson T610 X Bridge Bluetooth Access Point BT300 156 Appendix B PCMCIA Test LANIModem Card TOK CardBus Ethernet 10 700 32 81 10 100 Storage Card Hitachi Microdrive 4G 1304 Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus IFC ILCB DV 5820 Card IBM EtnerJet CardBus Adapter 10 100 Wireless Lan Card Not recommended for wireless ready model Cisco Wireless LAN Card 802 Tta NETGEAR Wireless LAN card 80
44. Setup Utlity from unauthorized access The user can ether enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters Set User Password Press Enter to set ne user password When user password is set this password protects the BIOS Setup Utiity from unauthorized access The user can enter Setup manu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters Sal HDD Password Enter HDD Password Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened The folowing sub options are requires the Supervisor password for changes should be grayed out if he user password was used to enter setup NOTE When you are prompted to enter password you have three tries before the system halts Don t forget your password If you forget your password you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it Setting a Password Follow these stops as you set the user or he supervisor password 4 Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the key The Set Supervisor Password box appears Set 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 IMP
45. V 2PIN JAPAN 27101518581 POWER CODE 125V 2PIN JAPAN 2703818181 POWER CORD 10 250V SPIN CHINA 27101518591 POWER CORD 10 250V 3PIN CHINA 27101518701 POWER CORD 25 125V USA 27101518781 POWER CORD 25 125V 18M BLACK TAWANESE 2TO1518AT1 POWER CORD 250V 10 3PIN ISRAEL 2701518761 POWER CORD 10 250V ARGENTINE 2701818001 POWER CORD 10A 250V 16M BRAZIL BLK 2701518241 CABLE POWER BUTTON BOARD CABLE SOAYP01 001 USB BOARD CABLE S0 AYP01 002 BLUETOOTH BOARD CABLE S0AYP01 003 CASEICOVERIBRACKET ASSEMBLY VGA GARD BRACKET 33 PCC01 002 HDD COVER 42 AYP01 003 CARDREADER DUMMY CARD 42 004 UNITLOAD COVER 42PHF01002 MEDIA TOUCH COVER 42PHF01003 LOWER CASE WIMODEMADC IN CABLE amp SPEAKER W O TV HOLE SOPHFOT O01 SPEAKER SPEAKER PACK RIGHT amp LEFT 23 PHFOT001 SPEAKER SUBWOOFER 23 PHF01002 UPPER CASE WIE KEYEMEDIA CONSOLE amp TOUCH PAD amp FINGER PRINT CABLE WIO FINGER PRINT HOLE 60 PHF01002 MIDDLE COVER 2 001 CPUPPROCESSOR GPU INTEL CORE2DUAL T6400 2 06 3M 800 35W RO CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL T6500 2 16 2M BORD KC SS001 DTP CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL T6600 2 2G 2M 800 KC 86007 DTP CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P7350 PGA 2 06 3M 1066 25W KGT3501 DPP Chapter 6 CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P7450
46. WLAN board module NOTE There are 3 antenna cables connected to the WLAN board module The Black antenna cable is connected to the connector 1 the White antenna cable is connected to connector 2 and the Gray antenna cable is connected to connector 3 5 Aspire 8530 Series remove the gray antenna that is taped to the board and disconnect the black and white antenna cables from the WLAN board module Chapler 3 NOTE There are 2 antenna cables connected to the WLAN board module The Black antenna cable is connected to the J3 connector and the White antenna cable is connected to the 12 connector 6 For Aspire 8730187302 Series move the antenna away from the WLAN board and remove the one screw on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board Size Quantity Color Torque 0 Silver 62 Chapter 3 7 For Aspire 8530 Series move the antenna away from the WLAN board and remove the two screws the WLAN board to release the WLAN board 2 M2xL4 2 Siver 8 Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket Chapter 3 63 NOTE When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN board make sure the cable are arranged properly Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 4 See Removing the Battery on page 54 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 3 Remove the one screw B securing the hard disk dri
47. acks the baftsiyinpositon a 3 Battery release Releases the battery for removal amp latch 4 Hard ask bay Houses The computers hard disk secured wih screws 5 Secondary only for certain models 5 Subwoofer Emis ow frequency sound output 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk 5 Main secured with screws 7 Memory Houses the computers main memory compartment D Enable the computer Slay cool even after prolonged and cooling fn use Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has several easy to read status indicators The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock s activated n Power Indicates the computers power x status Ballery Indicates the computers battery B status NOTE 1 Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green when in AC mode Easy Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are application buttons These buttons are called easy launch buttons They are WLAN Internet email Bluetooth Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology The mail and Web browser buttons are pre set to email and Internet programs but can be reset by users To set the Web browse
48. ct to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 1 Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman mp3 player Microphone jack Accepts from extemal microphones Headphones Connects to audio line out devices speakerline out e g speakers headphones M jack with SIPDIF support 7 JEXPreSSCard S4 Accepts one ExpressCard 54 module slot Chapter 1 Right View 1 2345 678 1 USB 2 0 port Connects to USB 2 0 devices g USB mouse USB camera z Optical drive Tnternal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDS 3 Oplical disk access Lights up when the oplical drive is active indicator 4 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive button 5 Emergency ejecthols Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is tumed off Note Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is of Modem Connects to a phone line RI 11 port RF in port Accepts input signals from digital TV tuner devices only for certain models Kensington lock slot Connects to Kensinglon compalible computer security lock gm Rear View Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 8 Chapter 1 Bottom View 1 2 8 _ i 7 4 6 8 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack z Battery Tok T
49. ctoalh Foxconn Bluetooth FOX 2 0 FIW 300 FOXCONN 2045 V2 Wireless 80211 gin Lan Intel WLAN S33AN NMWG Shirley PaakFoxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink RT2700E 1x2 BGN Sin Card Reader Realtek USB Card Reader Audio Codec Realtek ALC888s Azalia Chapter 1 Keyboard Keyboard controller NS PC97541V Total number of keypads 105106 keyboard Windows logo key Yes Internal amp external Keyboard work simultaneously Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly Yes Battery Vendor SONY Sanyo Battery Type Thon Pack capacity 8 cell 4800 Number of battery 8 Package configuration 4 calls in series 2 series in parallel LCD 184 inch Vendor amp model name CMO Samsung Screen Diagonal mm 184 inches Display resolution pixels 1847 Full HD 1920 x 1080 184 HD 1680 x 945 Pixel Pitch 0204 x 0204 Pixel Arrangement RGB Vertical Stripe Display Mode Normally White Typical White Luminance NIT 220 also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity T25 Contrast Ratio 400 typical Response Time msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD 3337 Viewing Angle degree Horizontal RightlLeft 45145 Vertical UpperiLower 1535 Temperature Range Operating 95340 Storage shipping 340 to 60 AC Adaptor Input 10 18A 50 60927 Output TOV 474A 90W Chapter 1 33 System
50. dules on page 58 Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Keyboard on page 74 Removing the LCD Module on page 84 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 110 See Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable on page 113 Remove the six screws 6 x E securing the left and right LCD brackets to remove the brackets M2 x13 6 Siver Removing the Antennas See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 Removing the SD dummy on page 55 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Keyboard on page 74 See Removing the LCD Module on page 84 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 110 16 Chapter 3 14 See Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable on page 113 12 See Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets on page 111 33 Release the antenna cables from the aluminium tapes 14 Remove the left and right antenna cables together with the tapes holding them in place Chapter 3 17 NOTE There is no need to remove the antenna unless you really need to replace it Removing the Web Camera See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the SD dummy
51. e After setting the password the computer sets the User Password parameter to If desired you can enable the Password on boot parameter When you are done press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility If the verification is OK the screen will display as following Setup Notice Changes have been saved continue The password setting is complete after the user presses u 4 Chapter 2 Ifthe current password entered does not match the actual current password the screen will show you the Setup Warning Setup Warning Invalid password Re enter Password continuo If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match the screen will display the following message Setup Warning Password do not match Re enter Password Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system Bootable devices includes the diskette drive module bay the onboard hard disk drive and the CD ROM in module bay Information Main Securit Exit Boot priority order IDE1 XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XX CD DVD Optiarc BD ROM BC XXXXX X PCI LAN Network Boot 7 USB Key 8 USB CD DVD ROM Item Specific Help Use t or to select a device then press F6 to move it up the list or FB to move it down the list Press Esc to escape the menu F1 Esc F9
52. e if you want to remove the main board you must first remove the keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES REMOVE BATTERY PACK SD DUMMY CARD ExpressCard DUMMY CARD 2 COVER LOWER mua COVER 2 MODULE xr Lg 4 4 p i TVTUNER MODULE BOARD moputes HARD isk Haro pis BRACKET DRIVE m Tonma oop Dx MODULE DISK maro WLAN BRACKET DRIVE BOARD x optical pisk OPTICAL DRIVE LOCKER BRACKET Note Aspire 8730187302 Sor Aspire 8730 87302 Ser Tuner Board Scrow List screw B Aspire 8530 Series TV Tuner Board use latches WLAN Board uses one screw B Aspire 8530 Series WLAN Board uses two screws B M2xL4 Black 860034 738 B Siver 86 9A5524R0 D Siver B6OOET 543 Chapler 3 53 Removing the Battery Pack 4 Tum base unit over 2 Side the battery lock unlock latch to the unlock position 3 Slide the battery release latch to the release position to pop out the battery pack then remove the battery pack from the main unit 54
53. e 54 2 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 Chapter 3 75 3 Remove the one screw securing the power board to the upper case M2xL4 1 Siver 4 Release the power board from the latch and tum it over 76 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Removing the Heatsink Module NOTE There are two version of heatsink module For this section we are going to use the discrete model UMA version looks like the picture below 4 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 3 Disconnect the heatsink connector from the main board Chapter 3 4 Remove the eight screws securing the heatsink module in the order shown NOTE The green VGA board in Aspire 873 Aspire 8530 Series is made by ATI 5 Carefully ift up the heatsink module Chapter 3 Removing the CPU NOTE Aspire 8730 87307 Series uses the Intel processor while Aspire 8530 Series uses the AMDB processor But the process in removing the CPU the same for all the models See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the Heatsink Module on page 78 Using fiat screwdriver turn the CPU socket latch counter clockwise to release the CPU Chapter 3 5 Lift up carefully to remove the CPU Chapter 3 at Removing the Discre
54. e 66 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Keyboard on page 74 See Removing the Heatsink Module on page 78 See Removing the CPU on page 80 See Removing the LCD Module on page 84 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 87 Disconnect the cable from the modem card 100 Chapter 3 18 Remove the two screw B securing the modem card Step Size Quantity Color mme T2 M2x L4 2 Siver 19 Lift the modem board to remove it from the main board Removing the Main Board See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 55 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the DIMM on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 on page 64 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 10 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 Chapler 3 101 n 12 15 16 18 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Keyboard on page 74 See Removing the Heatsink Module on page 78 Removing the CPI See Removing the LCD Module on page 84 on page 80 See
55. e 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 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information Information CEI T Bo Exit CPU Type Intel R Core Duo CPU T8400 6 2 26 GHz CPU Speed 2 266 IDEO Model Name XXXXXXXXXXX XX IDEO Serial Number XXXXXXXX IDEt Model Name XXXXXXXXXXX IXX IDE Serial Number XXXXXXXX ATAPI Model Name XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XX System BIOS Version VXXX VGA BIOS Version XX XXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXX Version XX XX Serial Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Asset Tag Number Nor Product Name Aspire 87306 Manufacturer Name Acer F m J Ese Enter LiT NOTE The system information is subject to different models CPU Type This fld shows the CPU type and speed ofthe system GPU Speed This fld shows the speed of the CPU IDEO Model Name This fld shows the modal nama of HDD installed on primary IDE master IDEO Serial Number Tis feld displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master IDET Model Name This fld shows the modal name of HDD installed on secondary IDE master IDET Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on secondary IDE master
56. ettings Chapter 1 15 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system Activated by pressing the Empowering Key it provides access to the following utilities NOTE The following content is for general reference only Actual product specifications may vary Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on your system only for certain models Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption only for certain models Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly reliably and completely Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily For more information right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar then select Help For help with a particular utility launch the utility and click the icon at the bottom of the active window Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology 4 Press the Empowering Key to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop 2 To hide the toolbar press the Empowering Key again or click the hide button E on the toolbar You may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering Technology progra
57. etup Utility menus reset the computer enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error 124 Chapter 4 Index of Error Messages Error Code List 008 Equipment Configuration Error Causes 1 CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2 IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error THe causes will be shown before Equipment Configuration Error 010 Memory Error at Room Waaoath 070 Real Time Clock Error 071 CMOS Battery Bad 072 CMOS Checksum Error 110 System disabled Incorrect password is specified No error code Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system no message will show No error code Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will shut down system not show message Error Message List allure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check n page 120 Keyboard error Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 120 Keyboard Controller Failed see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 120 Keyboard locked Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS Run Setup Run Load Default Settings BIOS Setup Uil Shadow RAM Failed at
58. g the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 T See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 8 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module t 9 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 page 64 10 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 11 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 n page 74 43 See Removing the Heatsink Module on page 78 12 See Removing the Keyboard Chapler 3 97 14 See Removing the CPU on page 80 15 Removing the LCD Module on page 84 16 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 87 17 Disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad board Chapter 3 18 Remove the mylar tape from the touchpad board WARNING The touchpad board is glued to the upper case only remove the touchpad board if it is defective Chapter 3 99 Removing the Modem Board See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 55 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the DIMM on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 on page 64 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on pag
59. hapter 6 159 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 8735 8735G 8735ZG Series Please double click the icon below to open the complete list Appendix A 154 Test Compatible Components This computer s compatibility tested and verified by Acer s internal testing department All of its system functions are tested under Windows XP Home Windows XP Pro environment Windows Vista 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 8735 8735G 8735ZG series Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department Appendix B 155 Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test Monitor 2716 217 ViewSonic G220F ViewSonic PF790 19 LCD Monitor Acer FPTS1 17 LCD Acer AL1521 Acer AL1721 ViewSonic VD201b Westinghouse W37G HP LP2065 HP 59500 Projector Deli 3300 USB Port Test USB Keyboard Mouse Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Deli USB Keyboard Logicool USB Mouse OWCM USB Logitech USB Wheel Mouse Logitech First Wheel Mouse Deli by Logitech Deli internet Navigator Keyboard Deli Smart Card Keyboard HP USB Optical Austin Mouse Belkin Miniglow Optical USB Mouse HP USB Optical Mouse RB129AA USB Multimedia Digital Speaker SC UC78
60. il not enter hibernation See Save to Disk S4 on page 34 Keyboard control from the keyboard Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t enter hibernation mode land four short beeps every minute Press 0 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t enter standby mode after closing the LCD See Save to Disk 54 on page 34 LCD cover switch System board 184 Chapter 4 Power Management Related Symptoms The system doesn t resume from hibernation mode See Save to Disk 54 on page 34 Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t resume from standby mode after opening the LCD See Save to Disk S4 on page 34 LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn t go higher than 90 Remove battery pack and let cool for 2 hours Refresh battery continue use battery until power off then charge battery Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently Reconnect hard disk CD ROM drives Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral Related Symptoms System configuration does not match the installed devices Enter BIOS Setup Ulilly to execute Load Default Settings then reboot system Reconnect hard diskCD ROM diskette drives External display does not work co
61. iled IDIMM System board Fail Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Falling Bits nnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Fixed Disk n None invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board VO device IRG confict Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup RTC battery System board Operating system not found Enter Setup and see fixed disk and drive A are properly identified Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 126 Chapter 4 Error Message List No beep power on indicator turns off and LCD is blank Power source ballery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 121 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly Reconnect the DIMM LED board System board power on indicator turns on and LCD is blank Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 121 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter Lco System board No beep power on indicator turns on and LCD is blank But you can see POST on an external CRT Reconnect the LCD connectors LCD inverter ID LCD cable
62. is finished the system should be powered on with successful and workable BIOS Then a person can update the latest version BIOS for this machine by regular BIOS flashing process Chapter 5 143 Chapter 5 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List This chapter gives you the FRU Field Replaceable Unit listing in global configurations of 8735 8735G 8735ZG Series Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA Return Merchandise Authorization Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS you should check the most up to date information avaliable on your regional web or channel For whatever reasons a part number change is made 1 wil not be noted on tho printed Service Guido 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 retum the defective parts you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to retum i Chapter 6 5 Aspire 8735 8735G 8735ZG Series Exploded Diagram DESCRIPTION ASSYLCOPANELBEE Ey 7 ucweoos Lome o
63. ized power plans You can create switch between edit delete and restore power plans as described below To create a new power plan Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options 1 Click the New power plan option or icon zi Enter a name for your new power plan Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan If necessary change the display sleep and hibernation settings you want your computer to use Click OK to save your new power plan To switch between power plans 4 Move your mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar The quick menu appears Select the power plan you want to switch to 2 You may also switch between power plans by launching the Acer ePower Management application Select the power plan you wish to switch to then click Apply To edit a power plan Editing power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness CPU speed and Graphics power mode only for certain models 1 Switch to the power plan you wish to edit 2 Adjust settings as required 3 Click Apply or Save to save your new settings NOTE You can revert to the default settings of the predefined power plans by clicking the Restore button To delete a power pla You cannot delete the power plan you are currently using The active power plan wil mark with in upper left comer of po
64. le Siver 104 Chapter 3 21 Remove the speaker module from the upper case Removing the Subwoofer See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 Removing the SD dummy card on page 55 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 on page 64 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 10 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 11 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 1 2 3 4 5 Removing the DIMM on page 58 6 8 12 See Removing the Keyboard page 74 13 See Removing the Heatsink Module on page 78 14 Removing the GPU on page 80 15 See Removing the LCD Module on page 84 16 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 87 17 See Removing the Modem Board on page 100 18 See Removing the Main Boar on page 101 Chapter 3 105 19 Remove the two screws B securing the subwoofer to the lower 2 14 2 Siver 20 Remove the subwoofer from the lower case Removing the USB Board Module See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the SD dummy card on page
65. m group inthe Start menu or by double clicking the Q icon if you have created a desktop shortcut To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications 1 On the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar click the icon that corresponds to the application you want to launch 2 When you mouse over an application icon a quick menu appears below the toolbar The quick menu allows you to perform certain tasks simply and quickly Management 3 You may also run the application by selecting it from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu NOTE You may also double click or right cick I to rn Acer eAudio Management right click Tun Acer ePower Management from the system ry 18 Chapter 1 Empowering Technology password You must set the Empowering Technology password to use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to protect your data To set the Empowering Technology password 4 Launch Acer eRecovery Management 2 Click the Restore tab 3 Glick Password settings The Empowering Technology Password Center dialogue box pops up 4 Click Create a new password a Sp aerma 5 In the Create a New Password dialogue box key in and confirm your password in the appropriate boxes Your password should have a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 characters Enter a password hint that will help you remember your password Make sure the box Use for Acer eRecovery Managemen
66. meum resmconezzussz INE a 920000 NERIERDLTSOSSENRT K NE ASSYUDDLECOVERBE2 ansam assvucasennveez Tw ausa _ Asswopooomss rw 1 maman AsswnGpooRmaz BE ow ezana Newari rw 15 anm rs BEEENGNEDISWIOCROWEPO Ly I Chapter 6 Aspire 8735G FRU List ADAPTER ADAPTERSUW ISV3PINDELTAADP SOCDDBA AP 09001 027 LVS LED LF BLUE AP09001 027 ADPAPTER 90W 19V SPIN LITEON PA 1900 809003021 LVS LED LF BLUE AP09003 021 ADPAPTERSUW 19V GPIN HIPRO HP A0904A3 AP0900A005 BILF LVS LED LF BLUE 0900 005 BATTERY BATTERY SANYO AS 20078 LION 452P BT00803 024 SANYO 8 CELL 4800MAH MAIN COMMON BATTERY SONY AS 2007B LLION 452P SONY 8 BT00804 020 CELL 4800MAH MAIN COMMON BOARD TOUCHPAD BUTTON BOARD WIO FINGER 55P2701001 PRINT POWER BUTTON BOARD SSPHF01001 USB BOARD 55 PHF01 002 E BUTTON BOARD S55PHF01003 MEDIA TOUCH CAPACITIVE BUTTON BOARD 55PHF01004 CASTLENET NS JV80 TOUCHPAD SYNAPTICS TM00372 027 6 001 VGA GARD MSI NVIDIA DDRIII 1024 VG 10P06 005 BOOMHZ 64 16 3 0 A WI HYNIX HSTQ1G63BFR 12C MSI VGA CARD NVIDIA 1
67. ndently 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 Chapter 1 25 NOTE Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Intef Core 2 Duo processor T9550 6 MB L2 cache 2 66 GHz 1066 MHz FSB 35 W or P7350 P7450 P7550 P8600 P8700 P8800 MB L2 cache 2 2 13 2 26 2 40 2 53 2 66 GHz 1066 MHz FSB 25 W supporting 64 architecture for Aspire 8735 8735G Intel Core 2 Duo processor T6400 T6500 T6600 2 MB L2 cache 2 2 10 2 20 GHz 800 MHz FSB 35 W supporting Isupporting 15164 architecture for Aspire 8735 8735G Intel Pentium processor T4200 T4300 T4400 1 MB L2 cache 2 2 10 2 20 GHz 800 MHz FSB 35 W supporting Intel 64 architecture for Aspire 873626 Core logic Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset package 278 micro FCPGA CPU core voltage 10875V to 13V CPU Fan True Value Table 45 50 0 3000 29 55 66 0 3300 33 6874 3300 3800 38 78 83 3800 4100 40 86 91 4100 4800 40 Throttling 50 On 99 C OFF 93 OS shut down at 105 C HW shot down at 110 C
68. nect the cable from the web camera 12 Remove the five screws C securing the LCD module 25 16 5 Black 3 0 Chapter 3 43 Remove the LCD with the brackets from the back cover Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable 4 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 2 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 55 3 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 4 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 5 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 6 8 9 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 Removing the Keyboard on page 74 See Removing the LCD Module on page 84 10 See Removing the LCD Beze on page 110 41 See Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets on page 111 42 Disconnect the cables from the inverter board Chapter 3 na 13 Detach any adhesive tapes and any cable that Is glued to the LCD panel 14 Chapter 3 14 Disconnect the FPC cable from the LCD panel Chapter 3 ns Removing the LCD Brackets See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 Removing the SD dummy card on page 55 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 Removing the TV Tuner Board Mo
69. ng the system 1 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program please refer to main board 2 Goto the diagnostic memory in the test items 3 Press F2 in the test items 4 Follow the instructions in the message window NOTE Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector A loose connection can cause an error Power System Check verify the symptom of the problem power on the computer using each of the following power sources 4 Remove the battery pack 2 Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied 3 Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack then check that power is supplied by the battery pack If you suspect a power problem see the appropriate power supply check in the following list a Check the Power Adapter on page 122 a Check the Battery Pack on page 123 Chapter 4 121 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable See the following figure Pin 1 19 to 20 5V Pin 2 OV Ground 2 1 4 If the voltage is not correct replace the power adapter 2 If the voltage is within the range do the following 4 Replace the System board a Ifthe problem is not corrected see Undetermined Problems on page 139 Ifthe voltage is not correct go to the next step NOTE An audible noise from the power adapter does not always
70. offset BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset nnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Falled at offset nnnm DIMM System board System battery is dead Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system Chapter 4 125 Error Message List System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system System board Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system System board Previous boot incomplele Default configuration used Run Load Default Settings BIOS Setup RTC battery System board Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup DIMM System board Diskette drive error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See Extemal Diskette Drive Check on page 120 Incorrect Drive A type run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error Cache disabled System board CPU ID System board DMA Test Failed DIMM System board Sofware NMI Fa
71. ology Acer InviLink Nplify 802 11b g Draft N Acer InviLink 802 11big System Memory Dual channel DDR3 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules or 64 bit 08 Up to 1 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules for 32 bit 05 Display and graphics 16 9 aspect ratio 18 4 Full HD 1920 x 1080 for Aspire 8735G 8735ZG 18 4 HD 1680 x 945 for Aspire 8735 8735G 87352G Digital TV tuner supporting DVB T Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset for Aspire 8735 NVIDIA GeForce GT 240M with up to 28157 MB of TurboCache 1024 MB of dedicated DDR3 up to 1791 MB of shared system memory supporting NVIDIA CUDA PhysX PureVideo HD technology OpenEXR High Dynamic Range HDR technology Shader Model 4 0 Microsoft DirectX 10 1 for Aspire 87356 NVIDIA GeForce G210M with up to 23037 MB of TurboCache 512 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM up to 1791 MB of shared system memory supporting NVIDIA GUDA Phys PureVideo technology OpenEXR High Dynamic Range HOR technology Shader Mode 4 0 Microsoft DirectX 10 4 for Aspire 8735G 8735ZG NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS Chapter 1 1 NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT Storage subsystem Special Audio 2 5 hard disk drive Optical drive options Blu ray Disc DVD Super Multi double layer drive DVD Super Multi double layer drive 6 in 1 ca
72. on address line 2ER 1343 RAM failure on data bits of low byle of memory bus FR Enable cache before system BIOS shadow 30h RAM failure on data bits of high byte of memory bus 32h Test CPU bus clock frequency 38h Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager 36h Warm start shut down 38h Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache 128 Chapter 4 3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers 30h Load allernate registers with CMOS values 2h Initialize interrupt vectors POST device initialization 46h Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS 9h Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system Bh QuielBoot start optional Shadow video BIOS ROM ZER Display BIOS copyright notice 50 Display CPU type and speed 51h Initialize EISA board 52h Test keyboard ET Set key click if enabled 58h 2234 Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service 5 Display prompt Press F2 to enter SETUP Disable CPU cache Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB 60h Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patchi Configure advanced cache registers 67h Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches
73. oring DVD R Version 1 0 DVD RW DVD RW Non CPRM amp CPRM DVD R Dual loading mechanism Load Manual Release a Electrical Release Release Button b Release by ATAPI command c Emergency Release Power Requirement Input Voliage 5 V F 5 Operating Chapter Blu Ray Disc Drive Vendor amp model name SONY BD COMBO 12 7mm Tray DL 2X BC Performance Wih CD Disc With DVD Disc With Blu ray Disc Specification Transfer rate KB sec Sustained Sustained Sustained Max 3 6Mbytesisec 10 08Mbytes sec Max 11 Mbytesisec Buffer Memory WB 25 Interface SATA Applicable disc format Applicable disc format CD CD DA CD ROM CD ROM XA Photo CD mult session Video CD Cd Extra CD CD text DVD DVD VIDEO DVD ROM DVD R 3 968 4 768 DVD R DL DVD RW DVD RAM DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW CD DA Red Book Standard Audio CD amp CD TEXT CD ROM Yellow Book Mode1 amp 2 Standard Data CD ROM Form amp 2 Photo CD Multi Session CD I Green Book Mode2 Form1 amp 2 Ready Bridge CD Extra CD Plus Blue Book Audio amp Text Video Video CD White Book MPEG1 Video CD R Orange Book Part CD RW 8 HSRW Orange Part Volume amp Volume 2 Super Audio CD SACD Hybrid type US amp USt RW Dvo DVD ROM Book 1 02 DVD Dual DVD Video Book 1 4 DVD R Book 1 0 3 96 DVD R Book 2
74. ot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded Fellow the steps below to run the Flash 4 Prepare a bootable diskette 2 the flash utilities to the bootable diskette 3 Then boot the system from the bootable diskette The flash utility has auto execution function 48 Chapter 2 Remove HDD Password This section provide you with a method of removing HDD password Remove HDD Password If you key in wrong HDD password for three time HDD password error code would display on the screen See the image below Hdd password error code 154941 If you need to solve HDD password locked problem you can run HDD PW EXE 1 Key in hdd_pw 15494 0 2 Select 2 3 Choose one upper case sting 1 Golune dn drive F hae no label Serial amber DAP6 33 Reboot system and key in OKJFN42 or UVEIQ9 amp to HDD user password Chapter 2 49 50 Chapter 2 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step by step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting Disassembly Requirements disassemble the computer you need the following tools Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat screwdriver Philips screwdriver Hex screwdriver Plastic flat screwdriver Plastic tweezers NOTE The screws for the different components vary in size During the disassembl
75. ou press the up or down arrow keys respectively Scroll Lock does not work with some applications are not printed on the keys Number Keys on embedded keypad numbers in a normal manner The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad Itis indicated by small characters located on the upper right comer of the key caps To simplify the keyboard legend cursor control key symbols Cursor coniral keys on embedded keypad Hold Shift while using cursar control keys Hold Fn while using cursor control keys Main Keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad Type the letters in a normal 12 Chapter Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions 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 gt Open or close the Start menu D Display the desktop lt gt E Open Windows Explore gt F Search for a file or folder gt G Cycle through Sidebar gadgets i lt L gt Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain or swilch users if you re not connected to a network domain 8 M Minimizes all windows gt R Open the Run dialog box T Cycle
76. pper case Chapter 3 Removing the Fingerprint Board 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 2 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 55 3 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 58 4 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 5 See Removing the DIMM on page 58 6 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 7 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 8 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 4 n page 64 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 10 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 41 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 42 See Removing the Keyboard page 74 13 See Removing the Heatsink Module on page 78 Chapler 3 95 14 See Removing the CPU on page 80 15 See Removing the LCD on page 84 16 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 87 47 Remove the two screws securing the board M2 x LA 2 Siver 18 Disconnect the cable from the board and remove the board fram the upper case Chapter 3 Removing the Touchpad Board 4 See Removing the Battery on page 54 2 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 55 3 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 58 4 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 5 See Removing the DIMM on page 58 6 See Removin
77. r mail and programmable buttons run the Acer Launch Manager You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application Wireless communication Enables disables the wireless function Indicates the status 2 button indicator of wireless LAN communication manufacturing option VOLF Volume up Increases the sound volume VOL Volume down Decreases the sound volume Bluetooth communication Enables disables the Bluetooth function Indicates the 9 buttonindicator status of Bluetooth communication manufacturing option Acer Empowering Launch Acer Empowering Technology user Technology programmable 10 Chapter 1 Touchpad basics with two click buttons The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two click buttons 12 3 Move your finger across the touchpad 1 to move the cursor Press the left 2 and right 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 Execute Quickly click twice at the same speed as double clicking mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Glick and hold then use twice at the same speed as double clicking finger on the touchpad a mouse button rest your finge
78. r Related Symptoms Power shuls down during operation Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 121 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive amp battery connection board System board The system doesn t power on Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check page 121 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive amp battery connection board System board Chapter 4 133 Power Related Symptoms The system doesn t power off Power source pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 121 Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds System board Battery can t be charged See Check the Battery Pack on page 123 Battery pack System board PCMCIA Related Symptoms System cannot detect the PC Card PCMCIA PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged PCMCIA slot assembly Memory Related Symptoms Memory count size appears different from actual size Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings then reboot system DIMM System board Speaker Related Symptoms sound Windows multimedia programs Audio driver Sound comes from the computer Speaker System board internal speakers make noise oremitno Speaker System board Power Management Related Symptoms The system w
79. r in Sleep mode Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both Screen blank ums the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return WE Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and FORT e Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off EXE Brghiness up Increases the screen brighiness EXE Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness VERAT Volume up Increases the sound volume only for certain models EET Volume down Decreases Ihe sound volume only for certain models Chapter Special Key only for certain models You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper center andlor bottom right of your keyboard The Euro symbol 4 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either press lt gt at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold lt Gr and then press the lt 5 gt key at the upper center of the keyboard NOTE Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www typography fag fagi2 htm for more information The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either press lt gt at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold Shift and then press the 4 key at the upper center of the keyboard NOTE This function varies according to the language s
80. r on the touchpad to drag the cursor on the second tap and drag the cursor Access Glick once context menu NOTE Illustrations for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased NOTE When using the touchpad keep it and your fingers dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness NOTE By default vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel Chapler 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 alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys lt Fn gt lt F11 gt function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A betler solution would be to connect an external keypad NOTE Fri lt F11 gt works only for certain models Scroll Lock Fn When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves up or down when y
81. rd reader keys and controls 105 106 key keyboard Touchpad pointing device Dolby amp oplimized surround sound system with two built in stereo speakers and one subwoofer Supporting low frequency effects TrueS 1 channel surround sound output High definition audio support SIPDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface support for digital speakers MS Sound compatible Built in microphone Communication VO Acer Video Conference featuring Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam Optional Acer Xpress VolP phone WLAN Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 5300 Acer InviLink Nplify 802 ttblgiDraft N Acer InviLink 802 11big WPAN Bluetooth 2 0 Enhanced Data Rate EDR LAN Gigabit Ethernet Wake on LAN ready Modem 56K ITU V 92 Wake on Ring ready rts ExpressCard 54 slot Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader 6 in 1 card reader SD MMC MMCplus MS MS PRO xD USB 2 0 port HDMI port with HDCP support External display VGA port Consumer infrared CIR port RF in jack Headphones speakerlline out jack with S PDIF support Microphone in jack Chapter 1 Line in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port Modem RJ 11 port DC in jack for AC adapter Environment Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 Non operating 20 C to 65 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 to 80 Non operating 20 to 80 NOTE Only for certain models NOTE The specifications listed abo
82. rews A from the bottom panel 1 13 25 18 13 Black 3 0 23 Tum the unit over and remove the three screws A from the top panel Ta 25 18 2 Black 3 0 kaf om 92 Chapter 3 24 Gently remove the upper case from the lower case CAUTION Remember to release the power cable from the hole on the upper case before removing the upper case from the system Removing the E Key Board 4 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 2 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 55 3 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 58 4 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 5 See Removing the DIMM on page 58 6 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 T See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 8 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 on page 64 8 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 10 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 1 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 Chapter 3 12 See Removing the Keyboard on page 74 13 See Removing the Heatsink Module on page 78 14 See Removing the CPU on page 80 45 See Removing the LCD Module on page 84 6 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 87 17 Remove the two screws B securing the board N2xU 2 Siver 18 Disconnect the cable from the board and remove the board from the u
83. rrectly Press Fn F5 LODICRT Bath display switching System board USB does nat work correctly System board Print problems Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self test Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Serial or parallel port device problems Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard Touchpad Related Symptoms Keyboard one or more keys does not lwork Reconnect the keyboard cable Keyboard System board Touchpad does not work Reconnect touchpad cable Touchpad board System board Chapter 4 185 Modem Related Symptoms Internal modem does not work correclly phone port modem combo board System board NOTE If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains see Undetermined Problems on page 139 136 Chapter 4 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 4 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
84. s Mobility Center shor gg X Use the shortcut key X Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel Stan Windows Mobilty Center from the Accessories program group in the Start menu Launch Windows Mobilty Center by right clicking in the system tray and select Windows Mobility Conter 24 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 and click on Settings Select the secondary monitor 2 ican 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 mo 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 display settings indicated below a Gua EIEI E 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 indepe
85. se damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail Do the following to select the test device 4 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program 2 See if CD ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD ROM Test 3 Follow the instructions in the message window If an error occurs reconnect the connector on the System board If the error still remains 4 Reconnect the external diskette drive CD ROM module 2 Replace the external diskette drive CD ROM module 3 Replace the main board Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board If the keyboard cable connection is correct run the Keyboard Test If the tests detect a keyboard problem do the following one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace non defective FRU 1 Reconnect the keyboard cables 2 Replace the keyboard 3 Replace the main board The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer 4 Numeric keypad 120 Chapter 4 4 External keyboard If any of these devices do not work reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations show error messages on the screen or ha
86. t device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility Information Boot Exit CPU Type Intel Core TM 2 Duo CPU T8400 2 26 GHz CPU Speed 2 266 IDE0 Model Name XXXXXXXXXXX XX IDEO Serial Number XXXXXXXX IDE Model Name XXXXXXXXXXX XX IDE Serial Number XXXXXXXX Model Name XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XX System BIOS Version VX XX VGA BIOS Version XX XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX Version XX XX Serial Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Asset Tag Number None Product Name Aspire 87306 Manufacturer Name Acer UVID 100000 000000000 m F3 Ese F10 Chapter 2 37 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are five menu options Information Main Security Boot and Exit Follow these instructions choose a menu use the left and right arrow keys To choose an item use the up and down arrow keys change the value of a parameter press F5 or F6 A plus sign indicates the item has sub items Press Enter to expand this item Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu In any menu you can load default settings by pressing F9 You can also press 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 th
87. t from LAN remote server Option Enabled or Disabled F12 Boot Menu Enables disables Boot Menu during POST Option Disabled or Enabled D2D Recovery Enables disables D2D Recovery function The function allows the user to create a hidden partion on hard disc drive to store operation System and restore the system to factory Option Enabled or Disabled Mode Control the mode in which the SATA contrllor should operate Option AHGI or IDE NOTE The sub tems under each device will not be shown if the device control set to disable or auto This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases Chapter 2 a Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized Set Supervisor Password NOTE Please refer to Remove HDD BIOS Password section if you need to know how to remove HDDIBIOS Password 42 Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Supervisor Password Is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password HDD Password is Shows the setting of the hard disk password Gel Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password When sat this password protects the BIOS
88. t is checked Click OK to set the password acer Chapter 1 17 Acer eAudio Management 1t only for certain models Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on your system Select Movie or Game mode to experience the awesome realism of 5 1 channel audio output from the speakers fitted to your system via Dolby Surround sound technology Music made lets you enjoy your favorite tunes in vivid detail To choose your playback device click the icon on the upper right side of the Acer eAudio Management window 18 Chapter 1 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management options To access this utility select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu or right click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans Balanced High performance and Power saver View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs For more power options click Acer ePower Management utility or right system tray and select Power Options lick the Windows power icon in the You can also create custom
89. t the problem Do not replace a non defective FRU 1 Reconnect the touchpad cables 2 Replace the touchpad 3 Replace the system board After you use the touchpad the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time This self acting pointer movement can occur when a slight steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer This symptom is not a hardware problem No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time Chapter 4 123 Power On Self Test POST Error Message POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes The most likely cause is listed first NOTE Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU Action column if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem put the original part back in the computer Do not replace a non defective FRU This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer If the symptom not listed see Undetermined Problems on page 139 The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function NOTE Most of the error messages occur during POST Some of them display information about a hardware device e g the amount of memory installed Others may indicate a problem with a device such as the way it has been configured NOTE If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS S
90. te Board Module For Discrete Models Only NOTE Aspire 8730 8730Z Series uses the NVdia board while Aspire 8530 Series uses the ATI board The process for removing the board are the same for models with discrete board module See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the Heatsink Module on page 78 Remove the two screws B securing the discrete board to the system 82 Chapter 3 2 14 2 Siver 6 Remove the discrete board module from the system Chapter 3 83 Removing the LCD Module D 2 3 4 s 6 8 9 Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 Removing the SD dummy card on page 55 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Keyboard on page 74 Turn over the system and remove the two screws from the bottom of the left and right hinges N25xL8 2 Black 3 0 kaf om Chapter 3 10 over the system and remove the mylar covering the LCD cable connector Chapter 3 14 Remove the two screws A from the left and right hinge of the LCD module 25 18 2 Black 3 0
91. tesis DG Power Requirements Voltage SV DC 5 BDO 5 BDO 5 SV DC 5 tolerance Chapter 1 29 Optical Disc Drive Vendor amp model name TOSHIBA SUPER MULTI DRIVE DL 8X TS L633A LF PIONEER SUPER MULTI DRIVE 8X DVR TDOBRS LF PANASONIC SUPER MULTI DRIVE DL 8X UJ 870A LF HLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE TRAY DL 8X GSA TSON LF SONY SUPER MULTI DRIVE DL 8X AD 75608 LF PLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE DL 8X DS 8A2S LF Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate KB sec Sustained Sustained Max 3 6Mbytes sec Max 10 08Mbytesisec Buffer Memory WB Interface SATA Applicable disc format Applicable disc format CD CD DA CD ROM CD ROM XA Photo CD multi session Video CD Cd Extra CD CD text DVD DVD VIDEO DVD ROM DVD R 3 9GB 4 768 DVD R DL DVD RW DVD RAM DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW CD CD DA Red Book Standard Audio CD amp CD TEXT CD ROM Yellow Book Mode1 amp 2 Standard Data CD ROM Form1 amp 2 Photo CD Multi Session CD I Green Book Form1 amp 2 Ready Bridge CD Extra CD Plus Blue Book Audio 8 TextiVideo Video CD White Book MPEG1 Video CD R Orange Book Part CD RW amp HSRW Orange Book Part 8 Volume 2 Super Audio CD SACD Hybrid type US amp US RW DVD DVD ROM Bock 1 02 DVD Dual DVD Video Book 1 1 DVD R Book 1 0 3 96 DVD R Book 2 0 4 7G General amp Auth
92. through programs on the taskbar 8 lt U gt Open Ease of Access Center gt lt gt Open Windows Mobility Center B lt BREAK gt Display the System Properties dialog box gt lt SHIFT M gt Restore minimized windows to the desktop lt gt TAB Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D gt lt SPACEBAR gt Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar lt CTRL gt lt gt F Search for computers If you are on a network lt gt lt TAB gt 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 iain key This Key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button it opens the application s context Chapter 1 13 Hot Keys The computer employs holkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS utility activate hot keys press and hold the lt Fn gt key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination 2 Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys Acer eSefings Launches Acer eSetings in Acer Empowering Technology EE cer ePower Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer 0 Management Empowering Technology Forse z Puls the compule
93. uable 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 Service guides for all models Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists 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 Detailed information on Acer s International Traveller 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 159 160 Appendix
94. ve are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram THERMAL EMC2102 ore DDRZ DIMMi 667 800 MHz 71 DDR2 DIMM2 667 800 MHz Chapter Your Acer Notebook tour Atter knowing your computer features let us show you around your new computer Front View 4 29 14 13 6 1 12 7 8 9 Or 10 O T Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication webcam 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output Configuration may vary by models 4 Power button the computer on and off put Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components Easy launch Buttons for launching frequently used programs buttons 7 Keyboard For entering data into your computer Chapter 1 Palmrest Comfortable
95. ve module N2xL 1 Siver Chapter 3 4 Slide the hard disk drive module away from the connector 5 Lift the hard disk drive module and remove it from the hard disk drive bay NOTE To prevent damage Io device avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of iL Chapter 3 65 6 Remove the four screws D securing the hard disk to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the bracket 4 3 13 4 Siver Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 66 Chapter 3 2 Remove the two captive screws securing the hard disk drive cover Chapter 3 67 3 Remove the screw B securing the hard disk drive module Siver 4 Slide the hard disk drive module away from the connector Chapter 3 6 Lift the hard disk drive module and remove it from the hard disk drive bay NOTE To prevent damage to device avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it 6 Follow the step 6 of Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 on page 64 to remove the hard disk from the bracket Removing the Optical Drive Module 4 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 3 Remove the one screw B securing the optical drive module to the system N2xU 0 Siver Chapter 3 69 4 Use a screw dri
96. ver to push out the locker bracket of the optical drive module 70 Chapter 3 6 Remove the one screw B securing the locker bracket and remove the locker bracket from the optical disk drive module N2xU 0 Siver Chapter 3 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT sorewxe ceu MIDDLE COVER THERMAL MODULE otf POWER KEYBOARD x Ba BOARD CPU VGACARD LCD MODULE UPPER CASE Bx2 Y 1 MODEM E KEY FINGERPRINT CARD Soar MODULE TOUCHPA MAIN BOARD Erg suewooren SPEAKER use MODULE mobuLe Screw tst L cmm E Excel s LI ao 72 Chapter 3 Removing the Middle Cover 4 See Removing the Battery on page 54 2 Use a plastic screw driver to pry loose the side of the middle cover v Chapler 3 78 Removing the Keyboard 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 2 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 3 Push up on the four latches securing the keyboard to the upper case 74 Chapter 3 5 Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard Removing the Power Board 4 See Removing the Battery Pack on pag
97. verify that there are no more errors Chapter 4 137 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed which installed devices are incorrect whether a short circuit 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 al 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 System Check on page 121 4 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 Non Acer devices Printer mouse and other extemal devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM 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 If the problem remains replace the following FRU one at a time Do not replace non defective FRU System board LCD assembly 138 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 139 140 Chapter 4 Jumper and Connector Locations Motherboard Chapter 5 139 140 Chapter 5 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing pass
98. wer plan icon If you want to delete the active power plan switch to another one first 1 Select the power plan you wish to delete 2 Glick the Delete this plan icon NOTE You cannot delete the predefined power plans but you can modify the settings of the predefined power plans Chapter 1 19 Battery status 1 The quick menu shows the remaining battery based on current usage 2 You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the Battery status panel located just below the power plans 3 Click the Battery tab to view remaining battery battery status and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes u Acer eDataSecurity Management 2 only for certain models Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption decryption and also supports on the fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook On first use the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you to create the Master Password You will use this password to access the Personal Secure Disk PSD The Master Password may also be used to encryptidecrypt files by default 20 Chapter 1 If you set different password to encrypt file but you forgot the encryption password you can use the Master Password
99. word and BIOS recovery for Aspire 57302 5330 Series Aspire 57302 5330 Series provide 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 Hardware Default Setting Operation Description Open Normal Short Clearing Password Check HW Gap position on M B space Gap name in Aspire 8735 8735G 8735ZG Series is G35 Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If users set BIOS Password Supervisor Password and 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 itis necessary to bypass the password check users need to short the HW Gap to clear the password by the following steps Off a system and remove HDD AC and Battery from the machine Open the back cover of the machine and find out the HW on as picture Use an electric conductivity too to short the two points of the HW Plugin AC keep the short condition on the HW Gap and press Power Button to power on system til BIOS POST finish Then remove the tool from the HW Gap Restart system Press F2 key to enter BIOS Setup menu Ifthere is no Password request BIOS Password is cleared Otherwise please follow the steps and Chapter 5 141 try again NOTE The steps are only for clearing B
100. y process group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components Chapter 3 51 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 flat stable surface 4 Remove the battery pack Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following stages External module disassembly Main unit disassembly LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components For example if you want to remove the main board you must first remove the keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order Main Screw List M2xL4 Back 8600 54738 M2xL4 Siver 86 9A552 4R0 25 18 Black 8600 33736 D Siver 8600 78543 2 1 Siver 86 9A522 3R0 52 Chapter 3 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 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 exampl
101. your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD please use Acer eRecovery Management s Backup factory default to CD DVD feature to bum a backup image to CD or DVD To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management detach all peripherals except the external Acer ODD if your computer has one including your Acer ezDock Chapter Acer eSettings Management Acer eSetlings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications set BIOS passwords and modify boot options Acer eSettings Management also Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation Prints and saves hardware specifications Lets you set an asset tag for your system Chapter 1 23 Windows Mobility Center D con ore BET serine LI The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile related system settings in one easy to find place so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations networks or activities Settings include display brightness volume power plan wireless networking on off external display settings synchronization status and presentation settings Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer specific settings like sharing folders overviewisharing service on or off Bluetooth Add Device f applicable and a shortcut to the Acer user guide drivers and utiities launch Window

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents

Mode d`emploi - DSM dentaire  Introducción INTRODUCCIÓN  Frigidaire FPDI758DMS Product Specifications Sheet  User Manual  Cintiq Companion Hybrid Benutzerhandbuch  1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODELS P2, P3, P33 WITH  D-Link DSL-300CV User's Manual  基準表（PDF形式：111KB）  Rasm51E Cross Assembler for the 8051 Microcontroller User`s  

Copyright © All rights reserved. Failed to retrieve file