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Acer 5330 Laptop User Manual

1. 47 General Information siesena RES een be Nome REN dau Ren yogis 48 Pre disassembly Instructions 48 Disasseimbly Process ciet esi theses eee docket g chutes 48 External Module Disassembly Process 49 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 49 Removing the Battery Pack 50 Removing the SD dummy card 51 Removing the ExpressCard dummy 51 Removing the Lower 52 Removing the DIMM 53 Removing the WLAN Board Modules 54 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 56 Removing the Optical Drive Module 58 Main Unit Disassembly Process 61 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 61 VII Table of Contents Removing the Middle 62 Removing the Keyboard 63 Removing the Heatsink Fan Module 64 Removing the CPU Heatsink Module 65 Removing the C
2. 15 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eAudio Management only for certain 5 17 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management only for certain models 19 Acer eRecovery Management 20 Acer eSettings Management 22 Windows Mobility 23 Using the System Utilities 24 Acer GridVista dual display compatible 24 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 26 System Utilities 33 BIOS Setup 33 Navigating the BIOS Utility 34 InfOrmatlor oe Duet x E Ree I Va Ee escas 35 e eis 36 2 d a IS dei a 38 paren EDT eu p eee dca 42 aah cate eE DE st Abas eS Ne dad RE NDS Va D 43 BIOS Flash Ultility ves ea etm er mot en ae ee j 44 Remove HDD BIOS Utility 45 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47 Disassembly
3. 98 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device 98 Memory Check Sauce cis Gants ga ila Werk 99 Power System Check 99 Touchpad Check skars tab adi ER T Rea ELT PP ki masa 101 Power On Self Test POST Error Message 102 Index of Error 5 103 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 106 Index of Symptom to FRU Error Message 111 Intermittent 5 115 Undetermined Problems 116 Jumper and Connector Locations 117 and Bottom View 117 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 120 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 121 Aspire 5730Z 5330 Series Exploded Diagram 122 Model Definition and Configuration 130 Aspire 57304 5330 Series 130 Test Compatible Components 155 Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test 156 VIII Table of Contents Onli
4. Appendix A 150 AS5330 571G12 Mn AS5330 571G12 Mn PA PA ACLA Spanish LX AS AS5330 J0Y 02 571G12Mn 3 EM VHB32ATE A1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG ES2 2 AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATE A1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG ES2 1 ACLA Spanish CM57 CM57 N15 4 WXGA G8 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 KS N120 GB5 4 KS NSM8 NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5330 571G12 Mn AAP AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATA U1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG EN1 2 Australia New Zealand CM57 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5330 571G12 Mn AS5330 571G12 Mn AAP AAP AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATN 21 UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EN1 1 LX AS AS5330 J0Y 01 571G12Mn 6 VHB32ATS G1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG EN1 2 New Zealand Singapore CM57 CM57 N15 4 WXGA G8 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 KS N120 GB5 4 KS NSM8 NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5330 571G12 Mn AAP LX AS JOY 01 4 AS5330 571G12Mn EM VHB32ATS G1 UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EN1 4 Singapore CM57 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS533
5. 4 E W N gt Removing the LCD Brackets See See See See See See See See op 09 See See See ES N See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50 Removing the SD dummy card on page 51 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 51 Removing the Lower Cover on page 52 Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 54 Removing the Middle Cover on page 62 Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 64 Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 65 Removing the LCD Module on page 67 Removing the LCD Bezel on page 88 Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets on page 89 Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable on page 90 Remove the four screws 4 x F securing the left and right LCD brackets to remove the brackets Chapter 3 93 1 4 M2 x L4 4 Silver 1 0 kgf cm Removing the Antennas See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 51 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 51 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 52 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 54 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 62 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 64 See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 65 See the LCD Module on page 67 See Re
6. Chapter 3 49 Removing the Battery Pack 1 Turn base unit over 2 Slide 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 50 Chapter 3 Removing the SD dummy card 1 Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it 2 Pull it out from the slot Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 1 Push ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it Chapter 3 51 2 Pull it out from the slot Removing the Lower Cover 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50 2 Remove the four captive screws and the six screws A on the lower cover 1 6 M2 5 x L8 6 Black 3 0 kgf cm 52 Chapter 3 3 Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the lower cover 4 Remove the lower cover from the lower case Removing the DIMM 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 52 3 Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM Eg Chapter 3 53 4 Remove the DIMM module Removing the WLAN Board Modules 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 52 3 Remove the white antenna cable that is taped to the WLAN board module FU 54 Chapter 3 4 Disconnect th
7. 3 AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO1G SO1G N160 NSM8 3rd WiFi N 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN EM G8 KS VHP32ATM E2 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EN1 5 AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO1G SO1G N160 NSM8 3rd WiFi N 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA 6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN EM G8 KS VHP32ATM E3 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG FR2 3 AS5730 EMEA Turkey Z 322G16 Mn AS5730 Middle Z East 322G16 Mn AS5730 Middle 2 East 322G16 Mn AS5730 EMEA Middle Z East 322G16 Mn AS5730 EMEA Middle Z East 322G16 Mn 147 Appendix A AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn EMEA AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn EMEA Middle East 42 LX AU E0X 0 41 AS5730Z 322G16Mn EM VHP32ATM E6 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EN1 5 AS5730Z 322G16Mn EM VHP32ATM 2 UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_AR2 3 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn EMEA Middle East LX AU 0 40 AS5730Z 322G16Mn EM VHP32ATM E4 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 1 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN
8. 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for 64bit OS with two 2GB SODIMM DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 667 MHz 1 8V and 0 9V 200 pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations 26 Chapter 1 Memory Combinations OMB 256MB 256MB OMB 512MB 512MB OMB 1024MB 1024MB OMB 2048MB 2048MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 256MB 1024MB 1280MB 256MB 2048MB 2304MB 512MB 256MB 768MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 512MB 2048MB 2560MB 1024MB OMB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 1280MB 1024MB 512MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB OMB 2048MB 2048MB 256MB 2304MB 2048MB 512MB 2560MB 2048MB 1024MB 3072MB 2048MB 2048MB 4096MB NOTE Above table lists some system memory configurations You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations On above table the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed LAN Chipset Broadcom BCM5764 Broadcom BCM5765 Supports LAN protocol 10 100 1000 Mbps LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Left side Features Integrated 10 100 BASE T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2 0 PCI v2 2 Bluetooth Interface
9. 22 Chapter 1 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile relat Windows Mobility Center le Display Fully charged jai brightness Tue 100 Connected Q Q Balanced Iurm wireless off Brightness Volume Battery Status Wireless Network No display No sync 4 356 Connect display Synesettings Tum on External Display Sync Center Presentation Settings acer Customized by Acer Inc eine cove User Guide lb On UPC Bluetooth Off Drivers and Utilities Disable _ Launch Shared Folder Bluetooth Software Page ed system settings in one easy to find place so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations networks or activities Settings include display brightness volume power plan wireless networking on off external display settings synchronization status and presentation settings Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer specific settings like sharing folders overview sharing service on or off Bluetooth Add Device if applicable and a shortcut to the Acer user guide drivers and utilities To launch Windows Mobility Center rogram group in the Start menu Launch Windows Mobility Center by right clicking kil in the system tray and select Windows Mobility Use the shortcut key lt X gt Q Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel Q Start Windows Mobil
10. Chipset Foxconn Bluetooth FOX BRM 2 0 F W 300 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 Chapter 1 Bluetooth Interface Connector type Wireless Mod ule 802 11b g Chipset WLAN 802 11 ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1 2 Data throughput 11 54 Mbps up to 270 Mbps for Draft N Protocol 802 11b g Interface PCI bus mini PCI socket for wireless module Hard Disk Drive Interface Vendor 8 HGST WD1600BEVT SEAGATE SATA WD WD3200BEVT Model HTS542512K9SA00 22ZCTO ST9250827AS 227 0 ML125 BRONCO B LF HITACHI TOSHIBA SEAGATE HTS541616J9SA00 MK2546GSX LF ST9120817AS LF LF HGST TOSHIBA SEAGATE SATA HTS542525K9SA00 MK1246GSX LF ST9160827AS LF WD1200BEVS TOSHIBA WD WD2500BEVS 22USTO ML125 LF MK1646GSX LF 22USTO ML125 Capacity 120000 160000 250000 320000 MB Bytes per 512 512 512 N A sector Data heads 3 3 4 4 N A Drive Format Disks 2 2 2 N A Spindle 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM speed RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB 8MB 8MB 8MB Interface SATA SATA SATA SATA Max media 540 540 540 850 transfer rate disk buffer Mbytes s DC Power Reguirements Voltage 5V DC 5 5V DC 5 5V DC 5 5V DC 5 tolerance 28 Chapter 1 Optical Disc Drive Vendor a
11. AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn EMEA Switzerland LX AU 0 39 AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATC H1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG IT42 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn EMEA UK LX AU E0X 0 38 AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATG B1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EN1 4 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5330 WW 581G12 Mi WW S2 A8 JOX 00 AS5330 581G12Mi VHP32AW W1 MC UMAC 1 1G 120 BT 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 D_HG_EN1 1 CM58 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi BG AS5330 AAP 571G12 Mn Thailand LX AS JOY 02 AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATT H1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG TH2 1 CM57 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Appendix A 148 AS5330 571G12 Mn AS5330 571G12 Mn AAP AAP Thailand Vietnam LX AS JOY 02 AS5330 571G12Mn EM VHB32ATT H1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG TH2 2 AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATV N1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG EN1 2 CM57 CM57 N15 4 WXGA G8 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 KS N120 GB5 4 KS NSM8 NSM8
12. LCD MODULE DISASSEMBLY LCD MODULE Bx4 LCD BEZEL Y LCD ASSEMBLY Fx2 Fx2 LCD FPC LEFT LCD RIGHT LCD CABLE BRACKET BRACKET Screw List M2 5 x L6 Black Y LCD BACK PANEL ANTENNAS Y VGA CAMERA 86 00E 12 536 M2xL4 Silver 86 00C07 220 Chapter 3 87 Removing the LCD Bezel See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 51 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 51 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 52 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 54 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 62 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 64 See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 65 O COO See Removing the LCD Module on page 67 10 Remove the four screw covers from the LCD bezel 11 Remove the four screws B on the LCD module as shown 1 4 M2 5 x 16 4 Black 3 0 kgf cm 88 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 50 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 51 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 51 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 52 See Removing the WLAN
13. Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step by step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer you need the following tools Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat screwdriver Philips screwdriver Hex screwdriver Plastic flat screwdriver Plastic tweezers NOTE The screws for the different components vary in size During the disassembly process group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components Chapter 3 47 General Information Pre disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure make sure that you do the following 1 Turn offthe power to the system and all peripherals 2 Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system 3 Place the system on a flat stable surface 4 Remove the battery pack Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following stages External module disassembly Main unit disassembly LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly seguence Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to of the hardware components For example if you want to remove the main board you must first remo
14. N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 139 Appendix A AS5730 Z 323G25 Mn AAP Malaysia AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATM Y1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 3 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G25 Mn AAP Malaysia AS5730Z 323G25Mn EM VHP32ATM Y1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 4 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G25 Mn AAP Thailand AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATT H1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG TH2 1 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G25 Mn AAP Thailand AS5730Z 323G25Mn 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG TH2 2 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn EMEA Portugal AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATPT 1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_PT1 2 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn EMEA Spain LX AU E0X 0 15 AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATE S1 MC UMA
15. Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See External Diskette Drive Check on page 98 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 Software NMI Failed DIMM 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 Failing Bits nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Fixed Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board device IRQ conflict Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 104 Chapter 4 Error Message List No beep power on indicator turns off and LCD is blank Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 99 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctl
16. See Removing the LCD Module on page 67 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 70 See Removing the Modem Board on page 80 84 Chapter 3 17 Remove the screw C securing the USB board module to the lower case 18 Release the USB cable from the latch Chapter 3 85 Removing the Bluetooth Modules See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 51 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 51 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 52 See Removing the DIMM on page 53 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 54 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 56 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 58 O See Removing the Middle Cover page 62 ES e See Removing the Keyboard on page 63 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 64 N See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 65 See Removing the CPU page 66 gt See Removing the LCD Module page 67 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 70 Remove the bluetooth module from the lower case NOTE Be careful when removing the bluetooth module because it is glued to the lower case 86 Chapter 3 LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Bx5
17. 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG NO1 2 AS5730 EMEA Russia AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO2G 5019 N320 NSM8 3rd WiFi 2 323G32Mi 3200 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X BG 323G32 VHP32ATR G8 KS Mi U1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 D_HG_RU1 1 AS5730 Sweden AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO2G SO1G N320 NSM8 3rd WiFi 2 Finland 323G32Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 323G32 VHP32ATS G8 KS Mn E1 MC Appendix A 136 AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn EMEA AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATC Z2 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG SK1 1 N15 4 WXGA BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn EMEA AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn AAP Eastern Europe Australia New LX AU E0X 0 Zealand 92 AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATE U7 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_ENG 1 AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATA U1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EN1 2 PMDT 3200 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn AAP LX AU E0X 0 91 Singapore AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATS G1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_EN1 2 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS
18. CB_bgn_0 3 D HG FR2 3 PMDT 3200 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 PA Z 323G25 Mn Canada LX AU AS5730Z E0X 1 323G25Mn 06 VHP32ATC A2 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_FR3 4 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 PA Z 323G25 Mn USA LX AU AS5730Z 1 323G25Mn 05 VHP32ATU S1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EN3 3 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 PA Z 323G25 Mn USA LX AU AS5730Z E0X 1 323G25Mn 04 VHP32ATU S1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EN3 5 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 PA 7 323G25 Mn USA LX AU AS5730Z 1 323G25Mn 03 VHP32ATU S1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EN3 2 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 133 Appendix A AS5730 Z 323G25 Mn AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATU S1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EN3
19. EXTERNAL ANTENNA SET 25 AQE01 001 CPU Processor Chapter 6 CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P8400 PGA 2 26G 3M 1066 25W KC 84001 DPP CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P8600 PGA 2 4G 1066 25W 3M KC 86001 DPP CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P9500 PGA 2 53G 6M 1066 25W KC 95001 DPP CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL T9400 PGA 2 53G 6M 1066 35W KC 94001 DTP CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL T9600 PGA 2 8G 6M 1066 35W KC 96001 DTP DVD Module ODD TOSHIBA SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X TS L633A LF W O BEZEL SATA KU 00801 021 ODD PIONEER SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X DVR TD08RS LF W O BEZEL SATA KU 00805 044 ODD PANASONIC SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X UJ 870A LF W O BEZEL SATA ODD HLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X GSA T50N LF W O BEZEL SATA KU 00807 059 KU 0080D 029 ODD HLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X GSA T50N LF W O BEZEL SATA MALAYSIA KU 0080D 034 ODD SONY SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X AD 7560S LF W O BEZEL SATA KU 0080E 009 ODD PLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X DS 8A2S LF W O BEZEL SATA KU 0080F 001 Fan FAN SUNON 23 AR501 003 Heatsink CPU HEATSINK AVC NB9 W O FAN 60 AG301 003 HDD Hard Disk Drive 126 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA HGST HTS542512K9SA00 BRONCO B LF KH 12007 014 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA SEAGATE ST9120817AS LF KH 12001 032 HDD 120GB 5400RPM
20. NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn AAP LX AU E0X 0 90 Singapore AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATS G1 UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_ZH3 1 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn AAP LX AU E0X 0 89 Singapore AS5730Z 323G25Mn EM VHP32ATS G1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_EN1 4 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn AAP LX AU E0X 0 88 India AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATIN 1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D 2 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 137 Appendix A AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn AAP Indonesia AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATID 1 UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 1021 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn AAP Indonesia AS5730Z 323G25Mn EM VHP32ATID 1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 1022 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn AAP Indonesia AS5730Z 3
21. ee 4 Carefully pull out the odd drive tray until the part of the module is visible and then slowly push back to close the tray into the module with the module still partially exposed 5 Slowly pull out the odd module from the odd drive bay Chapter 3 59 6 Remove the two screws C securing the locker bracket and remove the locker bracket from the optical disk drive module M2 x L3 2 Silver 1 6 kgf cm 60 Chapter 3 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT MIDDLE Cx1 HEAT SINK FAN KEYBOARD SCREW X 4y CPU 2 THERMAL MODULE LCD MODULE v CPU Ax11 Gx4y UPPER CASE Cx1 x Y Cx1 i Cx4 Cx2 LED SPEAKER CARD BOARD MODULE TOUCHPAD BRACKET Cx1 TOUCHPAD MODULE MAIN BLUETOOTH USB BOARD MODULE MODULE Screw List Black 86 00E34 738 M2 5 x L10 Silver Silver 86 9 522 3 0 86 00F84 73A M2 x L4 Black 86 00 02 140 M2 x L8 Black 86 9A552 3R0 Chapter 3 Removing the Middle Cover 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50 2 Use a plastic screw driver to pry loose the side of the middle
22. 123 CAPACITIVE BUTTON TM 01119 001 55 AR501 005 MODEM BOARD FOXCONN DELPHI FX 22500 022 AM5 V2H 1 5 3 3V Cables LAUNCH BOARD CABLE 50 AR501 002 MEDIA BOARD CABLE 50 AR501 005 TOUCHPAD BOARD CABLE 50 AR501 006 USB BOARD CABLE 50 AR501 003 BLUETOOTH BOARD CABLE 50 AR501 007 AUDIO BOARD CABLE 50 AR501 001 DC IN CABLE 90W 50 AQ301 001 TV TUNER BOARD CABLE 50 AQE01 001 TOUCHPAD BUTTON BOARD CABLE 50 AR501 004 DC IN CABLE 65W 50 AR501 008 LCD CAMERA CABLE 15 4 WXGA 50 AR501 009 POWER CORD 10A 125V US 27 T30V1 001 POWER CORD 10A 125V 3PIN US BK 27 01518 641 POWER CORD 2 5A 125V 8121 USA 27 01518 781 W CNS POWER CORD 220V 3PIN EUR 27 T30V1 004 POWER CABLE 16A 250V 3PIN EUR 27 01518 731 UK POWER CORD 3A 250V 3PIN UK 27 01518 541 POWER 5 250V UK BK 27 03118 001 POWER CORD 10A 3PIN BK 27 01518 561 DENMARK POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN 27 01518 671 DENMARK BK POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN BK 27 01518 571 SOUTH AFRICA POWER CORD 16A 250V SOUTH 27 01518 681 AFRICA BK POWER CORD 10A 250V SWISS 27 01518 581 POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN SWISS 27 01518 691 BK POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN CHINA 27 01518 591 POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN CHINA 27 01518 701 BK POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN ITALY 27 01518 611 POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN ITALY 27 01518 711 BK POWER CORD 2 5A 250V SOUTH 27 01518 631 AFRICA BK INDIA POWER CORD 10A 250V
23. 322G16 VHP32ATE G8 KS Mn U3 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG RU2 1 AS5730 EMEA Eastern AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO1G SO1G N160 NSM8 3rd WiFi N Z Europe 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 322G16 VHP32ATE G8 KS Mn U5 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG PL11 145 Appendix A AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn EMEA Hungary AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATH U1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_HU1 1 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn EMEA AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn EMEA Slovenia Croatia Portugal AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATSI 1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D 2 LX AU AS5730Z E0X 0 322G16Mn 53 VHP32ATPT 1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_PT1 2 PMDT 3200 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn EMEA Spain LX AU AS5730Z E0X 0 322G16Mn 52 VHP32ATE S1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG ES2 2 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn EMEA Greece LX AU AS5730Z E0X 0 322G16Mn 51 VHP32ATG R1 MC U
24. 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5330 571G12 Mn AS5330 571G12 Mn AAP PA Vietnam Canada LX AS JOY 03 AS5330 571G12Mn EM VHB32ATV N1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EN1 3 AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATC A2 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 2 57 57 N15 4 WXGA G8 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 KS N120 GB5 4 KS NSM8 NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5330 571G12 Mn PA Canada LX AS JOY 03 AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATC A2 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 1 57 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5330 571G12 Mn PA USA LX AS JOY 03 AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATU S1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_EN3 4 CM57 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5330 571G12 Mn PA USA LX AS JOY 03 AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATU S1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_EN3 3 CM57 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN 149 Appendix A AS5330 PA USA LX AS AS5330 CM57 N15 4 SO1G N N120 NSM8 3rd WiFi N JOY 03 571G12Mn 5 WXGA GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 571G12 0 VHB32ATU G8 KS Mn S1 MC UMACE 1
25. ACLA Portuguese AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATX C2 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H XC22 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn PA ACLA Portuguese AS5730Z 322G16Mn EM VHP32ATX C2 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G_XC21 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn PA ACLA Portuguese AS5730Z 322G16Mn EM VHP32ATX C1 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H XC22 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 131 Appendix A AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn PA ACLA Portuguese AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATX C1 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G_XC21 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn PA ACLA Spanish AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATE A3 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G_ES21 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn PA ACLA Spanish AS5730Z 322G16Mn EM VHP32ATE A3 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G_ES22 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn PA ACLA Spanis
26. ADAPTER 90W LITEON PA 1900 24AR AP 09003 011 ADAPTER 90W DELTA ADP 90SB AP 09001 013 BBEA LF ADAPTER 90W 3PIN DELTA ADP 90SB AP 09001 014 ADT 90W 19V 3P HP OL093B13P LF AP 0900A 001 ADAPTER 65W 3PIN DELTA SADP AP 06501 014 65KB BFJA LF ADAPTER 65W LITEON PA 1650 02AC AP 06503 016 LF ADAPTER 65W HIPRO HP OK065B13 AP 0650A 010 LF ADAPTER 65W DELTA SADP 65KB AP 06501 013 DFA LF Battery Boards SANYO AS 2007B LI ION 3S2P SANYO 6 CELL 4400MAH BT 00603 042 SONY AS 2007B LI ION 3S2P SONY 6 CELL 4400MAH PANASONIC AS 2007B LI ION 3S2P PANASONIC 6 CELL 4400MAH SIMPLO AS 2007B LI ION 3S2P PANASONIC 6 CELL 4400MAH SIMPLO AS 2007B LI ION 4S2P PANASONIC 8 CELL 4800MAH BT 00604 025 BT 00605 021 BT 00607 016 BT 00807 015 EIGER AUDIO BD 07629 2M D 55 AR501 001 EIGER PD E KEY BD D 55 AR501 006 EIGER PD LAUNCH BD D 55 AR501 002 EIGER PD POWER BD D 55 AR501 007 EIGER PD USB BD WITH TV D 55 01 001 TOUCHPAD SYNAPTICS TM00540 001 56 AGV01 001 BT MOD FOXCONN BCM2045 V2 BT 21100 005 WLAN 802 11ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1 2 KI SPM01 003 VGA MXM CARD NVIDIA 9PGSHM DDRIII 512MB W HDCP MSI MADE VGA CARD NB9P GS 512M GDDR3 55 AQ301 001 BIWA MINI SENSOR BD 07522 2M 55 TKJ01 001 EIGER PD FP BD WITH MINI D 55 AQ301 002 TV TUNCER DVB T MINI TT 1260DA TU 23100 015 Chapter 6
27. Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD A Picture Card xD Right View Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs Chapter 1 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active indicator 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive button 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off Note Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off 5 USB 2 0 port Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 6 Modem RJ 11 port Connects to a phone line Rear View 1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Chapter 1 7 Bottom View 1 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 2 a Battery lock Locks the battery in position 3 Battery release Releases the battery for removal latch 4 Memory Houses the computer s main memory compartment 5 disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after and cooling fan prolonged 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 clos
28. 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 Q Detailed information on Acer s International Traveller s Warranty ITW 0 Returned material authorization procedures 0 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 C AFLASH Utility 44 Antennas 94 Audio 30 Battery Pack 50 BIOS 26 vendor 26 Version 26 BIOS Utility 33 44 Navigating 34 Onboard Device Configuration 39 Security 37 38 System Security 43 Board Layout Top View 117 brightness hotkeys 13 caps lock on indicator 9 computer on indicator 9 CPU 66 CPU Fan True Value Table 26 DIMM Module 53 Display 3 display hotkeys 13 Error Symptom to Spare Part Index 102 Euro 14 External CD ROM Drive Check 98 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 49 Features 1 Flash Utility 44 fpc cable 90 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 121 Hard disk 28 Hard Disk Drive Module 56 HDD 28 Hibernation mode hotkey 13 Hot Keys 11 Indicators 9 Intermittent Problems 115 Jumper and Connector Locations 117 Top View
29. Undetermined Problems on page 116 114 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 1 Run advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times 2 If no error is detected do not replace any FRU 3 If any error is detected replace the FRU Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors Chapter 4 115 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 all attached devices are supported by the computer NOTE Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly See Power System Check on page 99 1 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 external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD
30. on page 53 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 54 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 56 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 58 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 62 See Removing the Keyboard on page 63 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 64 See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 65 See Removing the CPU on page 66 See Removing the LCD Module on page 67 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 70 See Removing the Modem Board on page 80 82 Chapter 3 17 Disconnect the USB cable from the USBCN1 connector on the main board Chapter 3 83 20 Carefully remove the main board Removing the USB Board Module nn b oa N See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 51 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 51 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 52 See Removing the DIMM on page 53 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 54 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 56 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 58 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 62 See Removing the Keyboard on page 63 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 64 See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 65 See Removing the CPU on page 66
31. udio Manage m emt Scenario 5 Pose Rls Rock Pop Flunsic Classical 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 click to run Acer eAudio Management and right click iJ to run Acer ePower Management from the system tray Chapter 1 15 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 1 2 3 4 Launch Acer eRecovery Management Click the Restore tab Click Password settings The Empowering Technology Password Center dialogue box pops up Click Create a new password E Mymemmumemd nme You can also use this password for eRecovery Management Password Protection 4 Acer eRecovery Management U teen Create New Password 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 Management is checked Click OK to set the password Create a New Password Password 4 12 characters Confir
32. 1 9 Touchpad basics with two click buttons The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two click buttons JL 1 2 3 Move your finger across the touchpad 1 to move the cursor L Press the left 2 and right 3 buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button Quickly click twice Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Execute Select Click once Tap once Click and hold then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Drag Access Click 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 10 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The keyb
33. 117 Keyboard 30 63 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 98 LCD Bezel 88 LCD Brackets 93 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 87 LCD with the Brackets 89 lower cover 52 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 61 Mainboard 82 media access on indicator 9 Memory Check 99 161 Model Definition 130 Modem Board 80 Notebook Manager hotkey 13 num lock on indicator 9 Online Support Information 159 Panel 4 Bottom 8 Ieft 4 PC Card9 Power System Check 99 Battery Pack 101 Power Adapter 100 Processor 26 Screw List 48 speakers hotkey 13 System Block Diagram 3 System Check Procedures 98 System Memory 26 System Utilities 33 Test Compatible Components 155 Top 117 touchpad hotkey 13 Touchpad Check 101 Troubleshooting 97 Undetermined Problems 116 utility BIOS 33 44 V W view left 6 rear 7 right 6 Windows 2000 Environment Test 156 WLAN Board 54
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35. 3 D HG SK1 1 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi N 1x2 BGN Appendix A 144 AS5730 Eastern AS5730Z 3rd WiFi 2 Europe 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 XS 1x2 BGN 322G16 VHP32ATE G8 KS Mn U7 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_ENG 1 AS5730 EMEA Eastern AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO1G 5019 N160 NSM8 3rd WiFi N 2 Europe 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 322G16 VHP32ATE G8 KS Mn U6 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_CS2 1 AS5730 Eastern AS5730Z 3rd WiFi Z Europe 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 322G16 VHP32ATE G8 KS Mn U3 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_RU1 1 AS5730 EMEA Eastern AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO1G 5019 N160 NSM8 3rd WiFi N 2 Europe 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 322G16 VHP32ATE G8 KS Mn U1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_CS2 1 AS5730 EMEA Eastern AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO1G SO1G N160 NSM8 3rd WiFi N 2 Europe 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA 6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 322G16 VHP32ATE G8 KS Mn U4 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_FI12 AS5730 Eastern AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO1G 5019 N160 NSM8 3rd WiFi N 2 Europe 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN
36. BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn EMEA Eastern Europe AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATE U5 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG PL11 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn EMEA Hungary AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATH MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_HU1 1 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn EMEA Slovenia Croatia AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATSI 1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EN1 2 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G25 Mn AAP Indonesia AS5730Z 323G25Mn EM VHP32ATID 1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EN1 4 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 So2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G25 Mn AAP Philippines AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATP H1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EN1 3 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G25 Mn AAP Philippines AS5730Z 323G25Mn EM VHP32ATP H1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EN1 4 PMDT 3200
37. Back up factory default to CD DVD A Create user backup Manage user backups Back up drivers and applications to CD DVD gt motae e For more information please refer to Acer eRecovery Management on page 62 in the Acer System User s Guide NOTE If 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 burn 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 1 21 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications set BIOS passwords and modify boot options Acer eSettings Management also Prints and saves hardware specifications Lets you set an asset tag for your system Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation Empowering Technology cs Acer eSetting Management Boot Options 4 Processor Memory a Summary Product Name Operating System XKXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Processor XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXKXX System Memory Hard Drive XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX GB CD DVD Drive XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Video XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Audio Edit Asset Tag
38. Board Modules on page 54 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 62 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 64 See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 65 See Removing the LCD Module on page 67 10 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 88 Chapter 3 89 11 Disconnect the cable from the web camera D me N 12 Remove the five screws 5 x B securing the LCD module 1 5 M2 5 x L6 5 Black 3 0 kgf cm 13 Remove the LCD with the brackets from the back cover Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50 90 Chapter 3 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 51 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 51 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 52 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 54 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 62 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 64 See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 65 OM NAAR See Removing the LCD Module on page 67 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 88 11 See Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets on page 89 12 Disconnect the cables from the inverter board 42 on Chapter 3 91 13 Detach any adhesive tapes and any cable that is glued to the LCD panel 92 Chapter 3 14 Disconnect the FPC cable from the LCD panel
39. CPU Speed IDEO Model Name IDEO Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID F1 ti Esc Main Securit Boot Exit Intel R Core TM 2 Duo CPU T9400 2 53 GHz 2 53 GHz XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XX VX XX XX XXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XX XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 5730 Acer XXXxXxXX XXxX XXxx XXXx XXXxXXxXxxXX F9 Enter F10 NOTE The system information is subject to different models CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system CPU Speed This field shows the speed of the CPU IDEO Model Name IDEO Serial Number This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master ATAPI Model Name This field shows the model name of the Optical device installed in the system System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version VGA BIOS Version This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system KBC Ver This field shows the keyboard Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit Asset Tag Number This field displays the asset tag number of the system Product Name This field shows product name of the system Manufacturer Name This field displays the ma
40. E1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG NL1 3 3200 WXGA G8 BII6 BII6 GB5 4 KS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn EMEA AS5730 322G16 Mn Z g Holland Luxembour AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATN L1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG NL1 2 AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATL U1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 1742 PMDT 3200 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 BII6 SO1G BII6 BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi N 1x2 BGN WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn EMEA Norway AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATN O1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_NO1 2 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi N 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mi EMEA Russia AS5730Z 322G16Mi VHP32ATR U1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 D HG RU1 1 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi N AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn EMEA Sweden Finland AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATS E1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 2 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi N 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn EMEA Czech AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATC Z2 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0
41. FRU PARTS you should check the most up to date information available on your regional web or channel For whatever reasons a part number change is made it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines NOTE To scrap or to return the defective parts you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it Chapter 6 121 Aspire 5730Z 5330 Series Exploded Diagram PARTNO DESCRIPTION REMARK 60 4J502 001 Ledpanelassycp 60 4J503 001 Ucaseassycp 60 4J507 001 Middlecoverassycp 60 4T914 001 Oddbazelassycp 60 4J509 001 Bigdoorassycp 60 4J508 001 Lcaseassycp CP MB_SM CP_MB 65 n5 60 4J501 001 Lcdbezelassycp 122 Chapter 6 Aspire 5730Z 5330 Series FRU List ACCESSORY REMOTE CONTROLLER FORMOSA21 RT 22700 011 RC804V B EN REMOTE CONTROLLER FORMOSA21 RT 22700 008 RC804V B EU Adapter
42. PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Appendix A 134 AS5730 Z 323G25 Mn AS5730 Z 323G25 Mn PA PA ACLA Portuguese AS5730Z 323G25Mn EM VHP32ATX C2 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_XC2 1 AS5730Z 323G25Mn EM VHP32ATX C1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG XC2 2 ACLA Portuguese 3200 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 N15 4 WXGA G8 BII6 BII6 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G25 Mn AS5730 Z 323G25 Mn PA PA ACLA Portuguese AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATX C1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG XC2 1 LX AU AS5730Z EOX 0 323G25Mn 96 VHP32ATE A3 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG ES2 1 ACLA Spanish PMDT 3200 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G25 Mn PA ACLA Spanish LX AU AS5730Z EOX 0 323G25Mn 95 EM VHP32ATE A3 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG ES2 2 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 So2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1
43. ROM Diskette drive Module g PC Cards Power on the computer Oooce so 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 Q System board Q LCD assembly 116 Chapter 4 Jumper and Connector Locations Top and Bottom View VIEV SIDE Chapter 5 117 VIEW SIDE 118 Chapter 5 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 5730Z 5330 Series Aspire 5730Z 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 Gap Open Normal Short Clearing Password Check HW Gap position on M B space Gap name in Aspire 5730Z 533
44. Technology DO PClex1 New PClex1 OP AMP 2057 MODEM MDC HDD SATA LPC BUS KBC ENE3310 30 USB Camera Touch INT USB 44 Pad 30 KB 30 CardReader Realtek RTS5158E 27 17 18 19 20 Blue ap USB 2 2 23 22 USB ODD SATA Daughter Board LED Board 07950 PClex1 LAN TXFM Giga LAN RJ45 PWR SW G577BR91U 5 Kedron alb gin 2 BIOS Winbond W25X80 8M Bits 31 Launch MS MS Pro xD IMMC SD 5in1 Daughter Board USB Board 2 Port e Key 16 07951 23 Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features let us show you around your new computer Front View Acer Crystal Eye 14 13 12 11 10 Web camera for video communication 2 Display screen Also called Liguid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off Speakers Easy launch Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output Buttons for launching freguently used programs left and right buttons 6 VOL Volume up Volume Increases the sound volume Decreases the sound volume VOL down 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 9 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components 10 Click buttons The left and r
45. a computer If the symptom is not listed see Undetermined Problems on page 116 The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function NOTE Most of the error messages occur during POST Some of them display information about a hardware device e g the amount of memory installed Others may indicate a problem with a device such as the way it has been configured NOTE If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus reset the computer enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error 102 Chapter 4 Index of Error Messages Error Code List lt No error code gt 006 Eguipment Configuration Error Causes 1 CPUBIOS Update Code Mismatch 2 IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error THe causes will be shown before Configuration Error 010 Memory Error at R xxxxh W xxxxh 070 Real Time Clock Error 071 CMOS Battery Bad 072 CMOS Checksum Error 110 System disabled Incorrect password is specified Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system no message will show lt No error code gt Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will shut down system not show message Error Message List Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector Load Default Setting
46. 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 POST does not complete No beep or error codes are indicated Power System Check on page 99 Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 102 Undetermined Problems on page 116 POST detects an error and displayed messages on screen Error Message List on page 103 Other symptoms i e LCD display problems or others Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 102 Symptoms cannot be re created intermittent problems Use the customer reported symptoms and go to Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 102 Intermittent Problems on page 115 Undetermined Problems on page 116 Chapter 4 97 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 reguired NOTE Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail Do the following to select the test device 1 Bootfrom the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program 2 Seeif FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test 3 Follow the instructions
47. computer to sleep after 30 Min Hibernate the computer after 4 Hours s mmm L o 5 GC 0 OG 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 encrypt decrypt files by default Chapter 1 19 If you set a different password to encrypt file but you forgot the encryption password you can use the Master Password to decrypt the file Acer eDataSecurity mmu Create Master Password The Master Password serves two purposes a Ww 1 To grant access to the Personal Secure Disk 2 To provide you with a last resort to decrypt files previously encrypted Please record and keep itin a secure place and never disclose itto anyone else Enter Master Password Confirm password Password Rules Hs CET euis NOTE The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it If you lose the password the Master Password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file If you lose both passwords there wi
48. cover 62 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50 2 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 62 3 Push down on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case 4 Carefully pry loose the keyboard and turn it over on the touchpad area Chapter 3 63 5 Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard Removing the Heatsink Fan Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 52 3 Disconnect the heatsink fan connector from the main board 64 Chapter 3 4 Remove the screw C securing the heatsink fan module in place 1 M2 x L3 1 Silver 1 6 kgf cm 5 Carefully lift up the heatsink fan module Removing the CPU Heatsink Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 52 3 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 64 Chapter 3 65 4 Remove the four screws securing the CPU heatsink module 5 Carefully remove the heatsink module from the system Removing the CPU See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 52 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 64 See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 65 d o Using a flat screwdriver turn the CPU socket latch counter clockwise to relea
49. in the message window If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive reconnect the diskette connector on the system board If the error still remains 1 Reconnect the external diskette drive DVD ROM module 2 Replace the external diskette drive CD ROM module 3 Replace the main board External CD ROM Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller drive or CD ROM Make sure that the CD ROM does not have any label attached to it The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail Do the following to select the test device 1 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program 2 Seeif CD ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD ROM Test 3 Follow the instructions in the message window If an error occurs reconnect the connector on the System board If the error still remains 1 Reconnect the external diskette drive CD ROM module 2 Replace the external diskette drive CD ROM module 3 Replace the main board Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board If the keyboard cable connection is correct run the Keyboard Test If the tests detect a keyboard problem do the following one at a time
50. password Clear or Set Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password When set this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password When user password is set this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters Enter HDD Password Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened The following sub options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup Set HDD Password Password on Boot Disabled or Enabled NOTE When you are prompted to enter a password you have three tries before the system halts Don t forget your password If you forget your password you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password 1 Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e 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 fie
51. when system is powered on during BIOS POST To use this function it is 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 OS Follow the steps below 1 Power Off system 2 Insert the Crisis Disk to a USB floppy drive which is attached to the BIOS flash failed machine 3 Inthe 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 Ifthe Crisis flashing process is finished the system will restart If the Crisis Recovery process 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 120 Chapter 5 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List This chapter gives you the FRU Field Replaceable Unit listing in global configurations of 5730Z 5330 Series Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA Return Merchandise Authorization Please note that WHEN ORDERING
52. 0 571G12 Mn AAP LX AS AS5330 J0Y 01 571G12Mn 3 VHB32ATS G1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG ZH3 1 Singapore CM57 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 151 Appendix A AS5330 571G12 Mn AAP India AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATIN 1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EN1 2 CM57 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 KS NSM8 XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5330 571G12 Mn AS5330 571G12 Mn AAP AAP Indonesia Indonesia AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATID 1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG EN1 3 AS5330 571G12Mn EM VHB32ATID 1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG EN1 4 CM57 CM57 N15 4 WXGA G8 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 KS N120 GB5 4 KS NSM8 NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5330 571G12 Mn AS5330 571G12 Mn AAP AAP Indonesia Indonesia LX AS JOY 01 AS5330 571G12Mn EM VHB32ATID 1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 1022 AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATID 1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 1021 CM57 CM57 N15 4 WXGA G8 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 KS N120 GB5 4 KS NSM8 NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5330 571G12 Mn AAP Philippi
53. 0 Series is G10 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 it is necessary to bypass the password check users need to short the HW Gap to clear the password by the following steps NOTE The steps are only for clearing BIOS Password Supervisor Password and User Password Power Off a system and remove HDD AC and Battery from the machine Open the back cover of the machine and find out the HW Gap on M B as picture Use an electric conductivity tool to short the two points of the HW Gap Plug in AC keep the short condition on the HW Gap and press Power Button to power on the system till BIOS POST finish Then remove the tool from the HW Gap Restart system Press F2 key to enter BIOS Setup menu If there is no Password request BIOS Password is cleared Otherwise please follow the steps and try again Chapter 5 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed BIOS Recovery Hotkey The system provides a function hotkey Fn Esc for enable BIOS Recovery process
54. 23G25Mn VHP32ATID 1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EN1 3 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn EMEA Eastern Europe AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATE U6 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_CS2 1 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn EMEA Eastern Europe AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATE U3 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_RU1 1 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn EMEA Eastern Europe AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATE U1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_CS2 1 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn EMEA Eastern Europe AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATE U4 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 2 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN Appendix A 138 AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn EMEA Eastern Europe AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATE U3 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_RU2 1 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 BII6 SO1G
55. 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn EMEA Middle East LX AU AS5730Z EOX 0 323G32Mn 08 EM VHP32ATM E9 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG FR2 2 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G25 Mn AAP Vietnam LX AU AS5730Z EOX 0 323G25Mn 76 VHP32ATV N1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EN1 2 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G25 Mn AAP Vietnam LX AU AS5730Z E0X 0 323G25Mn 75 EM VHP32ATV N1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EN1 3 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 141 Appendix A AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn EMEA AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn EMEA AS5730Z 323G32Mn EM VHP32ATM 2 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 3 AS5730Z 323G32Mn EM VHP32ATM E2 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EN1 5 Middle East PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 N15 4 WXGA G8 BII6 BII6 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn EMEA Middle East AS5730Z 323G32Mn EM VHP32ATM E3 M
56. 4 3200 WXGA G8 BII6 BII6 GB5 4 KS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 EMEA Z 323G32 Mn South Africa AS5730Z 323G32Mn EM VHP32ATZ A2 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EN1 6 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 EMEA Z 323G32 Mn AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn South Africa Denmark AS5730Z 323G32Mn EM VHP32ATZ A1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG FR2 3 AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATD K1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 3 PMDT 3200 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 WXGA G8 BII6 BII6 SO1G BII6 BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS GB5 4 KS NSM8 XS WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 EMEA Z 323G32 Mn France AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATF R1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG FR2 3 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 So2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 EMEA Z 323G32 Mn Germany AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATD E1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D DE1 3 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 PA Z 323G25 Mn ACLA Portuguese AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATX C2 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_XC2 2
57. 75 E89KS ARABIC FRENCH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 476 E89KS NORDIC ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 477 E89KS ENGLISH CANADIAN FRENCH ASPIRE BLACK LCD Module LCD CMO 15 4 WXGA GLARE N15413 LF 220NIT 8MS LK 1540D 022 LCD AUO 15 4 WXGA GLARE B154EW02 V7 W O BRACKET H W CODE 3A LF 220NIT 8MS LK 15405 028 LCD AUO 15 4 WXGA GLARE B154EW08 V1 W O BRACKET HW 3A LF 220NIT 8MS LCD LPL 15 4 WXGA GLARE LP154WX4 TLB4 LF 220NIT 8MS LK 15405 029 LK 15408 029 128 Chapter 6 MAINBOARD MAINBOARD AS5930G INTEL LF PGM45 ICH9 LF FOR MONTEVINA CPU WITH PR_ESATA MB AQ201 001 MAINBOARD AS5930 INTEL LF GM45 ICH9 LF FOR MONTEVINA CPU WITH PR_ESATA MB AR501 001 MEMORY SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 HYNIX HYMP112S64CP6 Y5 LF KN 1GB0G 012 SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 SAMSUNG M470T2864QZ3 CE6 KN 1GBO0B 016 SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 INFINEON HYS64T128021EDL 3S LF KN 1GB02 036 SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 NANYA NT1GT64U8HBOBN 3C LF 0 09U KN 1GB03 014 SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 ELPIDA EBE21UE8ACUA 6E E LF KN 2GB09 001 SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 HYNIX HYMP125S64CP8 Y5 LF KN 2GB0G 004 SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 SAMSUNG M470T5663QZ3 CE6 LF KN 2GBO0B 003 SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 MICRON MT16HTF25664HY 667E1 LF KN 2GB04 001 SODIMM 512MB DDRII667 HYNIX HYMP164S64CP6 Y5 LF KN 5120G 024 SODIMM 512MB DDRII667 NA
58. Aspire 5730Z 5330 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER CSD web for more information please refer to http csd acer com tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5730Z 5330 Series service guide Copyright Copyright G 2008 by Acer Incorporated All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer and not Acer Incorporated its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation Intel is
59. B and Others A TEN UH 204 IOGEAR 4 Port Hub Corega CG WLUSBST11 USB Printer Scanner HP 450WBT Deskjet Printer USB Flash Drive Sony Memory Key 128MB Sony Micro Vault Pro USD 5G IBM 128MB Memory Key IBM 512MB Memory Key Apacer Handy Drive Apacer The USB Flash Drive 256MB USB ODD Logitec CDRW DVDROM combo LG DVD R RW Sony DVD R RW 1394 Camera Sony DV TRV10 Access Point 802 11a Intel Pro Wireless 5000 NetGear HE 102 Access Point 802 119 D Link Building Networks People WiFi Certified a b g Wireless 108AG Access Point 802 11n Belkin N1MIMO Wireless Router High Performance wireless 802 11n Bluetooth Device Sony Ericsson Wireless Headset Sony Ericsson T610 X Bridge Bluetooth Access Point BT300 156 Appendix B PCMCIA Test LAN Modem Card TDK CardBus Ethernet 10 100 32 Bit CBE 10 100BTX Storage Card Hitachi Microdrive 4G 1394 Card Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus IFC ILCB DV USB2 0 Card IBM EtherJet CardBus Adapter 10 100 Wireless Lan Card Not recommended for wireless ready Cisco Wireless LAN Card 802 11 NETGEAR Wireless LAN card 802 11 model ISDN Card Toshiba Type B for Bluetooth 128K ISDN Card GPRS Card Vodafone QL1ACC 21581 3G GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC83 GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC89 GPRS card ExpressCard Test Express Card Abcom 5 in 1 Adapter ExpressCard Reader Abcom GigaLan ExpressCard Sunix ECF2400 2 P
60. C UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG FR2 3 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn EMEA AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn EMEA Middle East AS5730Z 323G32Mn EM VHP32ATM E6 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D 5 Middle LX AU AS5730Z East 0 0 323G32Mn 06 EM VHP32ATM 2 UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_AR2 3 PMDT 3200 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn EMEA Middle LX AU AS5730Z East EOX 0 323G32Mn 03 EM VHP32ATM 4 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EN1 1 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Appendix A 142 AS5730 EMEA Z 323G32 Mn Switzerland AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATC MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG IT42 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn EMEA UK AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATG B1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EN1 4 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 S
61. CE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG ES2 2 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn EMEA Greece LX AU E0X 0 16 AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATG R1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_EL3 2 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Appendix A 140 AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn EMEA AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATG R1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EL2 2 N15 4 WXGA BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn EMEA EMEA Israel Italy AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATIL 1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 1 LX AU AS5730Z EOX 0 323G32Mn 11 VHP32ATIT 1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG IT12 PMDT 3200 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 323G32 Mn EMEA Turkey LX AU AS5730Z E0X 0 323G32Mn 07 EM VHP32ATT R1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_TR3 2 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 XS
62. FV3 BLACK KB INT00 452 E88KS RUSSIAN ASPIRE BLACk KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 453 E89KS PORTUGUESE ASPIRE BLACk KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 454 Chapter 6 127 KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 455 E89KS NORWEGIAN ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 457 E88KS KOREAN ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 458 E93KS JAPANESE ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 459 E89KS ITALIAN ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15 BLACK KB INTOO 462 E89KS HUNGARIAN ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 463 E88KS GREEK ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 464 E89KS GERMAN ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 465 E89KS FRENCH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 467 E89KS DUTCH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 468 E89KS DANISH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 469 E89KS CZECH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 470 E88KS TRADITIONAL CHINESE ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15 BLACK KB INTOO 471 E89KS CANADIAN FRENCH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 472 E89KS BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 473 E89KS BELGIUM ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 474 E88KS ARABIC ENGLISH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INTOO 4
63. Fi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn PA Canada AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATC A2 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G_FR31 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn PA Canada LX AU G0X 0 13 AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATC A2 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G_FR34 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN Appendix A AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn PA USA AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATU S1 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G_EN33 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn PA USA AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATU S1 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G_EN35 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn PA USA LX AU G0X 0 10 AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATU S1 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G EN32 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 So2G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn PA USA AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATU S1 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G_EN34 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn PA
64. ING FRU PARTS that you should check the most up to date information available on your regional web or channel If for whatever reason part number change is made it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines VI Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Featules cx ok Re x n RR CURAE E EC ERO ERE 1 System Block Diagtam x see vestas same tice heap d QE xS 3 Your Acer Notebook 4 Fight VIEW senatnes s ta sveti atrauj ae FA ek 6 Inidicators uersu tat adas des g i Da asas j es MENS 9 Easy Launch Bulttoris opi vote et x tiesa ME ge des 9 Touchpad basics with two click buttons 10 Usingthe Keyboard taadi ee eee 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric 11 Windows Keys x gta 12 HOUKCYS cs Gate bua EG 13 Special Key only for certain models 14 Acer Empowering Technology 15 Launching Acer Empowering
65. Keyboard Total number of keypads 84 85 key Windows logo key Yes Internal amp external keyboard work simultaneously Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly Yes Battery Vendor Panasonic Sanyo Sony Simplo Battery Type Li ion Pack capacity 6Cell 4400 MAH 8Cell 4800 MAH Number of battery cell 6 8 Package configuration 3 cells in series 2 series in parallel 4 cells in series 2 series in parallel LCD 15 4 inch Vendor amp model name CMO AUO LG Screen Diagonal mm 15 4 inches Display resolution pixels 1280 x 800 WXGA Pixel Pitch 0 204 x 0 204 Pixel Arrangement R G B Vertical Stripe Storage shipping Display Mode Normally White Typical White Luminance NIT 220 also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity 1 25 max Contrast Ratio 400 typical Response Time msec 8 Nominal Input Voltage VDD 3 Viewing Angle Horizontal Right Left 45 45 Vertical Upper Lower 15 35 Temperature Range C Operating 0 to 50 40 to 60 AC Adaptor Input 100 240V 1 5A 50 60Hz Output 19V 4 74A 90W 19V 3 42A 65W Chapter 1 System Power Management Mech Off G3 All devices the system are turned off completely Soft Off G2 S5 OS initiated shutdown All devices in the system are turned off completely Working G0 S0 Individual devices such as the CPU an
66. LCD connector LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator Related Symptoms Indicator incorrectly remains off or on but system runs correctly Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power Related Symptoms Power shuts down during operation Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 99 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 on page 99 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive amp battery connection board System board Chapter 4 Power Related Symptoms The system doesn t power off Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 99 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 101 Battery pack System board PCMCIA Related Symptoms System cannot detect the PC Card PCMCIA slot assembly PCMCIA System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged PCMCIA slot assembly Memory Related Symptoms Memory count size appears different from Enter BIOS Setup Utility to ex
67. MACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 2 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 7 322G16 Mn EMEA Greece LX AU AS5730Z E0X 0 322G16Mn 50 VHP32ATG R1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EL2 2 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn EMEA Israel LX AU AS5730Z EOX 0 322G16Mn 49 VHP32ATIL 1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D 1 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Appendix A 146 AS5730 AS5730Z 3rd WiFi 2 E 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 322G16 VHP32ATIT G8 KS Mn 1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG IT12 AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO1G SO1G N160 NSM8 3rd WiFi N 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA 6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN EM G8 KS VHP32ATT R1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_TR3 2 AS5730Z WiFi 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN EM G8 KS VHP32ATM E9 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG FR2 2 AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO1G 5019 N160 NSM8 3rd WiFi N 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN EM G8 KS VHP32ATM E2 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG
68. NYA NT512T64UH8B0FN 3C LF KN 51203 032 SODIMM 512MB DDRII667 SAMSUNG M470T6464QZ3 CE6 LF KN 5120B 026 MISCELLANEOUS NAME PLATE AS5930 47 501 001 SCREW LOGO PLATE FOR LCD PANEL 47 501 002 IMS M2X4 H 0 3 86 00E13 524 SCREW M2 L3 NYLOK CR 3 86 00E25 723 SCREW M2 3 86 9A522 3R0 ISO M2 5X6 H 0 7 0 8MM 86 00E12 536 M2 5 L10 BLACK ZN 86 00F84 73A SCREW MACH WAFER M3 L4 NI 86 9A524 4R0 Chapter 6 129 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 5730Z 5330 Series AS5730 732G16 Mn EMEA Germany AS5730 732G16Mn VHP32ATD 1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_n2_0 3 D HG DE1 3 C2DP 7350 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 XS SP1x2M MW AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn PA Canada AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATC A2 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G FR35 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn PA Canada AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATC A2 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G_FR33 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn PA Canada LX AU G0X 0 15 AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATC A2 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G_FR32 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 Wi
69. O1G BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn EMEA South Africa AS5730Z 322G16Mn EM VHP32ATZ A2 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D 6 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 XS WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn EMEA AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn EMEA South Africa Denmark AS5730Z 322G16Mn EM VHP32ATZ A1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG FR2 3 AS5730Z 322G16Mn 72 VHP32ATD K1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 3 PMDT 3200 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn EMEA France AS5730Z 322G16Mn 71 VHP32ATF R1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG FR2 3 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn EMEA Germany AS5730Z 322G16Mn 70 VHP32ATD E1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D DE1 3 PMDT 3200 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 143 Appendix A AS5730 Z 322G16 Mn Belgium AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATB
70. PU 66 Removing the LCD Module 67 Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case 70 Removing the LED Board 78 Removing the Speaker Module 75 Removing the Touchpad Module 77 Removing the Modem Board 80 Removing the Main Board 82 Removing the USB Board Module 84 Removing the Bluetooth Modules 86 LCD Module Disassembly Process 87 LCD Module Disassembly 87 Removing the LCD Bezel 88 Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets 89 Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable 90 Removing the LCD 5 93 Removing the 94 Removing the Web Camera 95 Troubleshooting 97 System Check Procedures 98 External Diskette Drive Check 98 External CD ROM Drive Check
71. SATA TOSHIBA MK1246GSX LF KH 12004 007 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD1200BEVS 22USTO ML125 LF KH 12008 019 HDD 160GB WD WD1600BEVT 22ZCTO KH 16008 022 HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA II HITACHI HTS541616J9SA00 LF KH 16007 016 HDD 160GB SEAGATE SATA ST9160827AS HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA TOSHIBA MK1646GSX LF HDD 250GB SEAGATE SATA ST9250827AS HDD 250GB 5400RPM SATA TOSHIBA MK2546GSX LF KH 16001 029 KH 16004 002 KH 25001 011 KH 25004 001 HDD 250GB 5400RPM SATA II HGST HTS542525K9SA00 LF KH 25007 011 HDD 250GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD2500BEVS 22USTO ML125 KH 25008 018 HDD 320GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD3200BEVT 22ZCTO ML125 KH 32008 013 E89KS POLISH ASPIRE BLACK Keyboard KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 442 E88KS US INTERNATIONAL ASPIRE BLACk KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 443 E88KS US INTERNATIONAL HEBREW ASPIRE BLACk KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 444 E89KS UK ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 445 E89KS TURKISH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 446 E88KS THAILAND ASPIRE BLACk KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 447 E89KS SWISS G ASPIRE BLACk KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 448 E89KS SWEDISH ASPIRE BLACk KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 449 E89KS SPANISH ASPIRE BLACk KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 451 89KS SLO CRO ASPIRE BLACk KEYBOARD 14_15KB
72. SOUTH 27 01518 721 AFRICA BK INDIA POWER CORD 2 5A 250V AUSTRALIA 27 01518 621 POWER CORD ACA ACNZ 27 03218 021 POWER CORD 7A 125V 2PIN JAPEN 27 01518 551 POWER CORD 7A 125V 2PIN JAPAN 27 03518 161 POWER CORD 7A 250V 2PIN KOREA 27 01518 531 124 Chapter 6 POWER CORD 250V 10A 3PIN ISRAEL 27 01518 761 Case Cover Bracket Assembly LOWER CASE W MODEM CABLE amp FAN BRACKET amp SPEAKER FOR TV 60 1 001 SPEAKER SUB WOFFER 23 501 001 SPEAKER SET 23 AR501 002 EXPRESS DUMMY CARD 42 501 004 NEW CARD DUMMY CARD 42 TK901 005 SD DUMMY CARD 42 TK901 006 MIDDLE COVER 42 501 001 UNITLOAD COVER 42 501 002 COVER 42 501 003 TOUCHPAD 33 AR501 001 VGA BOARD BARCKET FOR NVIDIA 33 TPE01 001 UPPER CASE W SPEAKER amp E KEY CABLE amp POWER CABLE amp FINGERPRINT HOLE 60 AQ301 002 OPTICAL BRACKET 33 AR501 002 BD COMBO BEZEL 42 AR501 005 SUPER MULIT BEZEL 42 AGV01 005 HDD BRACKET 33 AR501 003 LCD COVER 15 4 W BACKLIGHT MODULE amp ANTENNA 60 AR501 005 LCD BEZEL 15 4 WMICROPHONE 60 AR501 004 LCD BRACKET W HINGE LEFT 33 AR501 004 LCD BRACKET W HINGE RIGHT 33 AR501 005 Combo Module COMBO MODULE BLU RAY 2X 6M AR501 001 ODD SONY BD COMBO 12 7MM TRAY DL 2X BC 5500S LF W O BEZEL SATA KO 0020E 002 Communication Module
73. XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XX System BIOS Version VX XX VGA BIOS Version XX XXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXX KBC Version XX XX Serial Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Asset Tag Number None Product Name Aspire 5730 Manufacturer Name Acer UUID XXXxXxXX XXxX XXxx XXXx XXXxXXxXxxXX Esc lt gt Enter F10 Chapter 2 33 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are five menu options Information Main Security Boot and Exit Follow these instructions a Oooced do To choose a menu use the left and right arrow keys To choose an item use the up and down arrow keys To change the value of a parameter press F5 or F6 A plus sign indicates the item has sub items Press Enter to expand this item Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu In any menu you can load default settings by pressing F9 You can also press F10 to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility NOTE You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values Please note that system information is subject to different models 34 Chapter 2 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information Information CPU Type
74. a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Pentium and Pentium 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 NOTE Denotes actual messages that appear screen Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures Preface Before using this information and the product it supports please read the following general information 1 This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer s global product offering To better fit local market reguirements and enhance product competitiveness your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine e g add on card modem or extra memory capability These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide In such cases please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel channel to provide you with further technical details Please note WHEN ORDER
75. ard is glued to the upper case only remove the touchpad board if it is defective Removing the Modem Board o E e See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 51 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 51 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 52 See Removing the DIMM on page 53 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 54 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 56 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 58 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 62 See Removing the Keyboard on page 63 11 12 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 64 See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 65 80 Chapter 3 13 See Removing the CPU on page 66 14 See Removing the LCD Module page 67 15 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 70 16 Remove the one screw C securing the modem card 1 M2 x L3 1 ness 1 6 kgf cm 17 Lift the modem board from the main board Chapter 3 81 18 Disconnect the cable from the modem board Removing the Main Board oa RO N See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 51 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 51 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 52 See Removing the DIMM
76. attery pack or a battery pack that has less than 5096 of the total power remaining when installed in the computer If the battery status indicator does not light up remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature Re install the battery pack If the charge indicator still does not light up replace the battery pack If the charge indicator still does not light up replace the DC DC charger board Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn t work do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRU 1 Reconnect the touchpad cables 2 Replace the touchpad 3 Replace the system board After you use the touchpad the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time This self acting pointer movement can occur when a slight steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer This symptom is not a hardware problem No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time Chapter 4 101 Power On Self Test POST Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes The most likely cause is listed first NOTE Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the seguence 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
77. ber of ATA drives optional 90h Initialize hard disk controllers 91h Initialize local bus hard disk controllers 92h Jump to UserPatch2 93h Build MPTABLE for multi processor boards 95h Install CD ROM for boot 96h Clear huge ES segment register 97h Fixup Multi Processor table 98h 1 2 Search for option ROMs One long two short beeps on checksum failure 99h Check for SMART drive optional 9Ah Shadow option ROMs 9Ch Set up Power Management 9Dh Initialize security engine optional 9Eh Enable hardware interrupts 9Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day A2h Check key lock A4h Initialize Typematic rate A8h Erase F2 prompt AAh Scan for F2 key stroke ACh Enter SETUP AEh Clear Boot flag BOh Check for errors B2h POST done prepare to boot operating system B4h 1 One short beep before boot B5h Terminate GuietBoot optional B6h Check password optional 108 Chapter 4 B9h Prepare Boot BAh Initialize DMI parameters BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs BCh Clear parity checkers BDh Display MultiBoot menu BEh Clear screen optional BFh Check virus and backup reminders Try to boot with INT 19 Cih Initialize POST Error Manager PEM C2h Initialize error logging C3h Initialize error display function C4h Initialize system error handler C5h PnPnd dual CMOS optional C6h Initialize notebook docking optio
78. cts of Dolby Home Theater on your system only for certain models Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans Q 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 g 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 1 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 on the toolbar You may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu or by double clicking the 3 icon if you have created a desktop shortcut To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications 1 Onthe 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 Acer e
79. d Data Rate EDR g LAN Gigabit Ethernet Wake on LAN ready g Modem 56K ITU V 92 Wake on Ring ready I O Ports ExpressCard 54 slot 5 in 1 card reader SD MMC MS MS PRO xD 4 USB 2 0 ports External display VGA port L Headphones speaker line out jack Microphone in jack Line in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port Modem RJ 11 port DC in jack for AC adapter Oocvoovoovoesdsd Environment Temperature s Operating 5 to 35 C Non operating 20 to 65 C Humidity non condensing s Operating 20 to 80 Non operating 20 to 80 NOTE Only for certain models NOTE The specifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased 2 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram Cathedral Peak Block Diagram CLK GEN Mobile CPU ICS 9LPRS365BKLFT 71 09365 A03 RTM 875N 606 LFT 71 00875 003 3 DDR2 DIMM1 667 800MHz Penryn 479 THERMAL EMC2102 667 800 MHz Cantiga AGTL CPU IIF DDR Memory INTEGRATED GRAHPICS LVDS CRT IF 6 7 8 9 10 11 X4 DMI C Link0 400MHz ICH9M DDR2 DIMM2 667 800 MHz Line In MIC O 29 INT SPKR Line Out NO SPDIF RJ11 667 800MHz Codec ALC268 6 PCle ports PCIIPCI BRIDGE ACPI 2 0 4 SATA 12 USB 2 0 1 1 ports ETHERNET 10 100 1000MbE High Definition Audio LPC IIF Serial Peripheral Matrix Storage Technology DO Active Managemnet
80. d hard disc may be power managed in this state Suspend to RAM S3 CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD ROM Power Down Super I O Low Power mode Save to Disk S4 Also called Hibernation Mode System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system 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 lt F2 gt to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen Press F2 to enter setup The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to disabled If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility please set the parameter to enabled Press F12 during POST to enter multi boot menu In this menu user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type Intel R Core TM 2 Duo CPU T9400 2 53 GHz CPU Speed Ass IDEO Model Name XXXXXXXXXXX XX IDEO Serial Number XXXXXXXX ATAPI Model Name
81. dule M2 x L3 4 Silver 1 6 kgf cm 17 Remove the tape covering the speaker cable 76 Chapter 3 18 Release the speaker cable from the latches 2g x Removing the Touchpad Module See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 51 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 51 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 52 See Removing the DIMM on page 53 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 54 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 56 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 58 ee See Removing the Middle Cover page 62 ES e See Removing the Keyboard on page 63 11 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 64 12 See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 65 Chapter 3 77 13 See Removing the CPU on page 66 14 See Removing the LCD Module page 67 15 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 70 16 Remove the touchpad cable that is glued to the bracket 17 Disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad board da 78 Chapter 3 18 Remove the two screws C securing the bracket to the upper case 1 2 M2 x L2 2 Silver 1 6 kgf cm 19 Remove the touchpad bracket ah Chapter 3 79 20 Carefully pry loose and remove the touch pad board WARNING The touchpad bo
82. e 63 Chapter 3 73 11 12 13 14 15 16 See the Heatsink Fan Module on page 64 See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 65 See Removing the CPU on page 66 See Removing the LCD Module on page 67 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 70 Disconnect the LED cable from the LED board 74 Chapter 3 18 Remove the one screw C securing the LED board 1 M2 x L3 1 Silver 1 6 kgf cm 19 Remove the LED board from the upper cover Removing the Speaker Module See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 51 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 51 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 52 See Removing the DIMM on page 53 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 54 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 56 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 58 o gt See the Middle Cover on page 62 10 See Removing the Keyboard on page 63 Chapter 3 75 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 4 See the Heatsink Fan Module page 64 See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 65 See Removing the CPU on page 66 See Removing the LCD Module on page 67 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 70 Remove the four screws C securing the speaker mo
83. e antenna cables from the WLAN board NOTE There are 2 antenna cables connected to the WLAN board module The Black antenna cable is connected to the MAIN connector and the Gray antenna cable is connected to the AUX connector 5 Move the antenna away from the WLAN board and remove the one screw H on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board Chapter 3 55 6 Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket NOTE When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN board make sure the cable are arranged properly Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 52 3 Remove the one screw C securing the hard disk drive module 1 M2 x L3 1 Silver 1 6 kgf cm 56 Chapter 3 4 Slide the hard disk drive module away from the connector 5 NOTE To prevent damage to device avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it 6 Remove the two adhesive tape covering the two screws Chapter 3 57 7 Remove the two screws D securing the hard disk to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the bracket 1 2 M3 x L4 2 Silver 3 0 kgf cm Removing the Optical Drive Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 52 58 Chapter 3 3 Use a pin and push it inside the emergency eject hole to eject the odd drive tray vw
84. ecute Load Default Settings actual size then reboot system DIMM System board Speaker Related Symptoms In Windows multimedia programs no Audio driver sound comes from the computer Speaker System board Internal speakers make noise or emit no Speaker sound System board Power Management Related Symptoms The system will not enter hibernation See Save to Disk S4 on page 32 Keyboard if control is from the keyboard Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t enter hibernation mode 0 and see if the computer enters hibernation and four short beeps every minute mode Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t enter standby mode See Save to Disk S4 on page 32 after closing the LCD LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 Power Management Related Symptoms The system doesn t resume from hibernation mode See Save to Disk 54 on page 32 Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t resume from standby mode after opening the LCD Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn t go higher than 90 System hangs intermittently See Save to Disk S4 on page 32 LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours Refresh battery continue use battery until power off then charge battery Battery pack S
85. ed HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated a Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated ES Power Indicates the computer s power XX status Battery Indicates the computer s battery 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 browser 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 G Wireless communication Enables disables the wireless function Indicates the status button indicator of wireless LAN communication manufacturing option VOL Volume up Increases the sound volume VOL Volume down Decreases the sound volume Bluetooth communication Enables disables the Bluetooth function Indicates the button indicator status of Bluetooth communication manufacturing option Acer Empowering Launch Acer Empowering Technology user Technology programmable Chapter
86. enabled Option Enabled or Disabled Network Boot Enables disables the system boot 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 partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults Option Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should operate Option or IDE NOTE The sub items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases Chapter 2 37 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use Information Main Security Set Supervisor Password NOTE Please refer to Remove HDD BIOS Password section if you need to know how to remove HDD BIOS Password 38 Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Supervisor Password 15 Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set User Password 15 Shows the setting of the user password Clear or Set HDD Password Is Shows the setting of the hard disk
87. ery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded Fellow the steps below to run the Flash 1 Prepare a bootable diskette 2 Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette 3 Then boot the system from the bootable diskette The flash utility has auto execution function 44 Chapter 2 Remove HDD BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD BIOS method Remove HDD Password Q key in wrong HDD password for three time HDD password error code would display on the screen See the image below Ifyou need to solve HDD password locked problem you can run HDD PW EXE 1 Key in pw 15494 0 2 Select 2 3 Choose one upper case string C VWINDOWSisystem3 2icmd exe nl x gt passwor F xpasswvord gt dir u Volume in drive F has no label Volume Serial Number is 0486 0236 Directory of F vpassword 1 BIOS_PW ERE HDD PU EXE 2 File lt s gt 35 354 bytes 2 lt gt 487 895 040 bytes free F Npassword hdd_pv 15494 unlock6 exe vit 2 May 2063 Choice what kind of the password to be genereted MIO Scan Code 2 gt Upper case ASCII Code 3 gt Lower case AS Code Enter uour 2 2 BKIFN42 UUEI996 F vpassvord gt Reboot system and key in OKJFN42 or UVEIQ96 to HDD user password Chapter 2 45 46 Chapter 2
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89. ible Components This computer s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer s internal testing department All of its system functions are tested under Windows XP Home Windows XP Pro environment Refer to the following lists for components adapter cards and peripherals which have passed these tests Regarding configuration combination and test procedures please refer to the Aspire 5730Z 5330 series Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department Appendix B 155 Microsofte Windows Vista Environment Test USB Port Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor Acer 211c 21 ViewSonic G220F ViewSonic PF790 19 LCD Monitor Acer FP751 17 TFT LCD Acer AL1521 Acer AL1721 ViewSonic VD201b Westinghouse W37G HP LP2065 HP S9500 Projector Dell USB Keyboard Mouse Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Dell USB Keyboard Logicool USB Mouse OWCM USB Logitech USB Wheel Mouse Logitech First Wheel Mouse Dell by Logitech Dell Internet Navigator Keyboard Dell Smart Card Keyboard HP USB Optical Austin Mouse Belkin Miniglow Optical USB Mouse HP USB Optical Mouse RB129AA USB Speaker Joystick Aiwa Multimedia Digital Speaker SC UC78 Panasonic USB Speaker EAB MPC57USB USB Storage Drive lomega USB Zip 250MB Transcend 80G HDD Plextor DVD R RW LG DVD R RW Sony DVD R RW USB Camera Intel Easy PC Camera A20953 001 Orange Micro USB 2 0 Web Cam USB HU
90. ight buttons function like the and right mouse buttons Chapter 1 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 12 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording Keyboard Empowering key Acer PureZone For entering data into your computer Launch Acer Empowering Technology Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording Closed Front View Latch Locks and releases the lid Chapter 1 Left View Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock 2 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter 3 Ethernet RJ 45 Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network 85 4 External display Connects to a display device C3 VGA port e g external monitor LCD projector 5 ees USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB Line in jack camera only for certain models Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman E Microphone in jack Accepts input from external microphones 4 O Headphones Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers speaker line out headphones jack with S PDIF support 7 kus ExpressCard 54 Accepts one ExpressCard 54 module slot 8 S 5 in 1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC WM Memory Stick MS
91. itialize keyboard controller 16h 1 2 2 3 BIOS ROM checksum 17h Initialize cache before memory autosize 18h 8254 timer initialization 1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization 1Ch Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 20h 1 3 1 1 Test DRAM refresh 22h 1 3 1 3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller 24h Set ES segment register to 4 GB 26h Enable A20 line 28h Autosize DRAM 29h Initialize POST Memory Manager 2Ah Clear 215 KB base RAM 2Ch 1 3 4 1 RAM failure on address line xxxx 2bEh 1 3 4 3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus 2Fh Enable cache before system BIOS shadow 30h 1 4 1 1 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus 32h Test CPU bus clock frequency 33h Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager 36h Warm start shut down 38h Shadow system BIOS ROM 3Ah Autosize cache 106 Chapter 4 3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers 3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values 42h Initialize interrupt vectors 45h POST device initialization 46h 2 1 2 3 Check ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start optional 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM 4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice 50h Display CPU type and speed 51h Initialize EISA board 52h Test keyboard 54h Set ke
92. ity Center from the Accessories Center Chapter 1 23 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 icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Finally click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process Display Settings Monitor Drag the icons to match your monitors Identify Monitors E 2 Default Monitor on 220000000 Highest 32 bit oco by xooox pixels How get the best display Advanced Settings I apply 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 E FE Double vertical Triple primary at Triple primary at right or Guad Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be
93. ld The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters A Z a z 0 9 not case sensitive Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field IMPORTANT Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen 3 Presse After setting the password the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set 4 If desired you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter 5 When you are done press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 2 39 Removing a Password Follow these steps 1 Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key The Set Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter current password Enter New Password Confirm New Password 2 Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e 3 Pressetwice 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 1 Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key The Set Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter current password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Type the current password in the Ente
94. ll be no way to decrypt your encrypted file Be sure to safeguard all related passwords 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management File Encryption Enter a password 4 to 12 characters Confirm password Acer eDataSecurity Management File Decryption powered by Password E Open the file after decryption Warning about desktop search tools mm a a Acer eRecovery Management 2 Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility It allows you to create full or incremental backups burn the factory default image to optical disc and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers By default user created backups are stored to the D drive Acer eRecovery Management provides you with Q Backup 20 Chapter 1 sBack up factory default to CD DVD Back up drivers and applications to CD DVD Create user backup Manage user backups Restore s Restore system to factory default sReinstall applications drivers Restore system from user backup Password settings To use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to protect your data you must first set the Empowering Technology password To set the password refer to the section Empowering Technology password Empowering Technology 9 Acer eRecovery Management Restore
95. m Password xxxx Password Hint acer Use for Acer eRecovery Management 16 Chapter 1 Acer eAudio Management 35 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 mode lets you enjoy your favorite tunes in vivid detail Empowering Technology mg ET Empowering Technology RT 28 Please ofthe sudio modes thet pes ie 4 Surround On To choose your playback device click the 3 icon on the upper right side of the Acer eAudio Management window Built in Speakers 5 1 0utput Digital Output Optical Chapter 1 17 Acer ePower Management J 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 adj
96. moving the LCD Bezel on page 88 11 See Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets on page 89 12 Release the antenna cables from the aluminium tapes 94 Chapter 3 13 Remove the left and right antenna cables together with the tapes holding them in place NOTE There is no need to remove the antenna unless you really need to replace it Removing the Web Camera 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50 2 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 51 3 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy on page 51 4 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 52 5 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 54 6 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 62 7 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 64 8 See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 65 9 See Removing the LCD Module on page 67 10 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 88 11 See Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets on page 89 Chapter 3 95 12 Remove the Web camera from the back cover 96 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems NOTE The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products Non Acer products prototype cards or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses 1 Obtain the failing symptoms as much detail as possible 2 Verify the symptoms by attempting to re create the failure
97. mp model name TOSHIBA SUPER MULTI DRIVE DL 8X TS L633A LF PIONEER SUPER MULTI DRIVE 8X DVR TD08RS LF PANASONIC SUPER MULTI DRIVE DL 8X UJ 870A LF HLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE TRAY DL 8X GSA T50N LF HLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE DL 8X GSA T50N 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 08Mbytes sec Buffer Memory 2MB 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 7GB DVD R DL DVD RW DVD RAM DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW CD CD DA Red Book Standard Audio CD 8 CD TEXT CD ROM Yellow Book Mode1 8 2 Standard Data CD ROM Mode2 Form1 8 2 Photo CD Multi Session CD I Green Book Mode2 Form1 8 2 Ready Bridge CD Extra CD Plus Blue Book Audio Text Video Video CD White Book MPEG1 Video CD R Orange Book Part CD RW amp HSRW Orange Book Part Volume1 8 Volume 2 Super Audio CD SACD Hybrid type US amp US RW DVD DVD ROM Book 1 02 DVD Dual DVD Video Book 1 1 DVD R Book 1 0 3 9G DVD R Book 2 0 4 7G General 8 Authoring DVD R Version 1 0 DVD RW DVD RW Non CPRM 8 CPRM DVD R Dual Loading mechanism Load Manual Release a Electrical Release Release B
98. mputer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable See the following figure Pin 1 19to 20 5V 2 Ground 2 1 1 the voltage is not correct replace the power adapter 2 the voltage is within the range do the following Q Replace the System board problem is not corrected see Undetermined Problems on page 116 Ifthe voltage is not correct go to the next step NOTE An audible noise from the power adapter does not always 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 101 100 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 the voltage is still less than 7 5 after recharging replace the battery To check the battery charge operation use a discharged b
99. n the USB CDROM list Press lt Esc gt to escape the menu Esc Enter F10 42 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that confirmed or discard the changes made to the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility Information Securit Item Specific Help Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit System Setup and Discard Changes save your changes to Save Changes CMOS F1 zb F9 Esc Enter F10 The table below describes the parameters in this screen Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS Chapter 2 43 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is reguired for the following conditions New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM NOTE If you do not have a crisis recovery 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 DPMI when you use the Flash NOTE Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Flash utility If the batt
100. nal C7h Initialize notebook docking late C8h Force check optional C9h Extended checksum optional D2h Unknown interrupt EOh Initialize the chipset Eth Initialize the bridge E2h Initialize the CPU E3h Initialize the system timer E4h Initialize system I O E5h Check force recovery boot E6h Checksum BIOS ROM E7h Go to BIOS E8h Set Huge Segment E9h Initialize Multi Processor EAh Initialize OEM special code EBh Initialize PIC and DMA ECh Initialize Memory type EDh Initialize Memory size EEh Shadow Boot Block EFh System memory test FOh Initialize interrupt vectors Fih Initialize Run Time Clock F2h Initialize video F3h Initialize System Management Mode F4h Output one beep before boot Chapter 4 109 F5h Boot to Mini DOS F6h Clear Huge Segment F7h Boot to Full DOS 110 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom to FRU Error Message LCD Related Symptoms LCD backlight doesn t work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Enter BIOS Utility to execute Load Setup Default Settings then reboot system Reconnect the LCD connectors Keyboard if contrast and brightness function key doesn t work LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed Reconnect the
101. ne Support Information 159 Index 161 Table of Contents System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer s many feature Platform Intel Centrino 2 processor technology featuring a D 0 D 0 do Intel 2 Duo processor Intel Pentium dual core processor Intel Celeron processor Mobile Intel GL40 GM45 Express Chipset Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 5300 Acer InviLink Nplify 802 11b g Draft N Acer InviLink 802 11b g System Memory a a a Dual channel SDRAM support Up to 1 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics a a 15 4 WXGA 1280 x 800 Mobile Intel GL40 GM45 Express Chipset Storage subsystem a a a 2 5 hard disk drives Optical drive options DVD Super Multi double layer drive 5 in 1 card reader Special keys and controls a a a a Audio 88 89 93 key keyboard Touchpad pointing device Empowering Key Easy launch buttons WLAN Volume Up Volume Down and Bluetooth Two built in stereo speakers High definition audio support MS Sound compatible Chapter 1 0 Built in microphone Communication g Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam WLAN Acer InviLink Nplify 802 11b g Draft N Acer InviLink 802 11b g Q WPAN Bluetooth 2 0 Enhance
102. nes LX AS JOY 00 AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATP H1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_EN1 3 CM57 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5330 571G12 Mn AAP Philippines LX AS JOY 00 AS5330 571G12Mn EM VHB32ATP H1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 4 CM57 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN Appendix A 152 AS5330 571G12 Mn Malaysia AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATM Y1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 3 WXGA G8 BII6 GB5 4 KS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5330 571G12 Mn AS5330 571G12 Mn AAP Malaysia Malaysia AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATM Y1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG ENC 1 AS5330 571G12Mn EM VHB32ATM Y1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 4 CM57 N15 4 WXGA G8 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 BII6 N120 GB5 4 KS GB5 4 KS NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN WiFi 1x2 BGN AS5330 571G12 Mn AAP Malaysia AS5330 571G12Mn EM VHB32ATM Y1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D_HG_ENC 2 CM57 N15 4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 N120 GB5 4 KS NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 153 Appendix A Appendix A 154 Test Compat
103. nufacturer of this system UUID Number Universally Unique Identifier UUID is an identifier standard used in software construction standardized by the Open Software Foundation OSF as part of the Distributed Computing Environment DCE Chapter 2 35 Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery Information Main Security System Time 10 NOTE The screen above is for your reference only Actual values differ 36 Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings System Time Sets the system time The hours are displayed with 24 hour format Format HH MM SS hour minute second System Time System Date Sets the system date Format MM DD YYYY month day year System Date System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system Memory size is fixed to 640MB Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system Extended Memory size Total memory size 1 MB VGA Memory Shows the VGA memory size Guiet Boot Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or not shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled Enabled Customer Logo is displayed and Summary Screen is disabled Disabled Customer Logo is not displayed and Summary Screen is
104. oard 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 lt Fn gt lt F11 gt Scroll Lock lt Fn gt lt F12 gt 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 function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad NOTE lt Fn gt lt F11 gt works only for certain models When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively Scroll Lock does not work with some applications The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the key caps To simplify the keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner embedded keypad Cursor control keys on Hold Shift while using cursor control keys Hold Fn while using cursor control keys Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad Ty
105. orts 1394A ExpressCard Memory Card Test SD MS MMC SM CF Microdrive XD SD Card MS Card Apacer 128 256MB SanDisk 256MB Apacer 2GB 150x Hi Speed KINGMAX 1GB 66x Hi Speed SanDisk 1GB RiDATA 4GB SD PRO Memory Card Sony 512 MS PRO Lexar 512MB MS PRO Lexar 1GB MS PRO Sony 2GB MS PRO MMC Card SanDisk 32MB Transcend 64 128MB Transcend 256MB SanDisk RS MMC 128MB PQI RS MMC 256MB Transcend 512MB A DATA Turbo 200X 2GB MMC Card XD Card Apacer 256 512MB SanDisk 2GB Olympus 512MB CF Card Apacer 256 512 SanDisk 2GB Appendix B 157 158 Appendix B Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems If you are a distributor dealer ASP TPM please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website However some information sources will require a user i d and password These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan Acer s Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer s Notebook Desktop and Server models including Service guides for all models User s manuals Training materials Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists
106. oving the WLAN Board Modules on page 54 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 56 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 58 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 62 e See Removing the Keyboard on page 63 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 64 See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 65 e See Removing the CPU on page 66 gt See Removing the LCD Module page 67 70 Chapter 3 15 Disconnect the touchpad cable from the TPAD1 connector on the main board 16 Disconnect the LED cable from LEDCN1 on the main board Chapter 3 71 M2 x L4 Black 3 0 kgf cm Chapter 3 19 Turn the unit over and remove the three screws G from the top panel 1 3 M2 x L4 3 Black 3 0 kgf cm 20 Gently remove the upper case from the lower case Removing the LED Board See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 51 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 51 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 52 See Removing the DIMM on page 53 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 54 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 56 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 58 o gt See the Middle Cover on page 62 10 See Removing the Keyboard on pag
107. partitioned independently AcerGridVista is simple to set up 1 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 24 Chapter 1 Extend Desktop to External Monitor lt Grid Configuration Display 1 Display 2 VT Double vertical About Triple primary at left N ED Triple primary at right Exit 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 Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile Processor P8400 2 26G P8600 2 4 G P9500 2 53G T9400 2 53G T9600 2 8G Mobile IntelB 945 Express Chipset Socket B P8400 P8600 P9500 and Socket P T9400 T9600 1 0375V to 1 3V CPU type Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage CPU Fan True Value Table 0 3300 3300 3800 78 83 3800 4100 86 91 4100 4800 40 Throttling 5096 On 99 C OFF 93 OS shut down at 105 C shot down at 110 C BIOS BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS Version 1 04c System Memory Built in OMB no on board memory Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket
108. pe the letters in a normal manner Chapter 1 11 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Windows Pressed alone this key has the same effect as on the Windows Start button it launches the Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide variety of functions Open close the Start menu 85 D Display the desktop E Open Windows Explore Search for a file or folder Cycle through Sidebar gadgets lt L gt Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain or switch users if you re not connected to a network domain M Minimizes all windows Open the Run dialog box T Cycle through programs on the taskbar lt U gt Open Ease of Access Center lt X gt Open Windows Mobility Center BREAK Display the System Properties dialog box lt SHIFT M gt Restore minimized windows to the desktop TAB Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar Search for computers if you are on a network TAB Use the arrow keys to Cycle through prog
109. r 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 e After setting the password the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set 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 40 Chapter 2 If the 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 continue 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 41 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay the onboard hard disk drive and the CD ROM in module bay Information Securit Item Specific Help Boot priority order IDE CD XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XX an select a device then PCI LAN Network Boot USB HDD press F6 to move it up the list lt 5 gt ik to move it dow
110. rams on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D Note Depending on your edition of Windows Vista some shortcuts may not function as described Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button it opens the application s context menu 12 Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS utility To activate hot keys press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination Fn F1 2 Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys Fn F2 Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering O Technology lt Fn gt lt F3 gt 1 Acer ePower Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer V Management Empowering Technology lt Fn gt lt F4 gt Z Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F5 D Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both lt Fn gt lt F6 gt Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return lt Fn gt lt F7 gt Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off lt Fn gt lt F8 gt Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off lt Fn gt lt gt gt O Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn lt 4 gt B
111. rightness down Decreases the screen brightness lt Fn gt lt A gt Volume up Increases the sound volume only for certain models Fn v Volume down Decreases the sound volume only for certain models Chapter 1 13 Special Key only for certain models You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper center and or bottom right of your keyboard The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either press at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold Alt Gr and then press the 5 key at the upper center of the keyboard NOTE Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography fag fag12 htm for more information The US dollar sign 1 Openatext editor or word processor 2 Either press at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold Shift and then press the 4 key at the upper center of the keyboard NOTE This function varies according to the language settings 14 Chapter 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access freguently 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 g Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effe
112. s in BIOS Setup Utility Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 98 Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 98 see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 98 Keyboard locked Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS Run Setup Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Shadow RAM Failed at offset nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at offset nnnn 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 4 103 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 incomplete Default configuration used Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS
113. se the CPU 66 Chapter 3 6 Lift up carefully to remove the CPU Removing the LCD Module See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 51 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 51 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 52 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 54 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 62 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 64 9 A og Ao M See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 65 Chapter 3 67 9 Turn over the system and remove the two screws A from the bottom of the left and right hinges 1 2 M2 5 x L8 2 Black 3 0 kgf cm 10 Disconnect the LCD cable connector from the main board 68 Chapter 3 11 Carefully pull out the wireless antenna cables from the hole and release the cables from the latches 1 2 Step Size Guantity M2 5 x L10 2 Silver Color Torgue 3 0 kgf cm Chapter 3 69 13 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 50 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 51 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 51 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 52 See Removing the DIMM on page 53 See Rem
114. to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRU 1 Reconnect the keyboard cables 2 Replace the keyboard 3 Replace the main board The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer Numeric keypad 98 Chapter 4 Q 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 hang the system 1 Bootfrom the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program please refer to main board 2 Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items 3 Press F2 in the test items 4 Follow the instructions in the message window NOTE Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector A loose connection can cause an error Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem power on the computer using each of the following power sources 1 Remove the battery pack 2 Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied 3 Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack then check that power is supplied by the battery pack If you suspect a power problem see the appropriate power supply check in the following list g Check the Power Adapter on page 100 g Check the Battery Pack on page 101 Chapter 4 99 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the co
115. 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 plan You cannot delete the power plan you are currently using The active power plan will mark with upper left corner of power 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 Click the Delete this plan icon NOTE You cannot delete the predefined power plans but can modify the settings of the predefined power plans 18 Chapter 1 Battery status 1 The guick menu shows the remaining battery life 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 life battery status and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes CPU speed LCD brightness Acer eDataSecurity Management gt only for certain models Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by Empowering Technology cara Acer ePower Management Guvis High performance Balanced Power saver New power plan Battery 99 2 Hours 39 Min remaining x gt On Battery Plugged In Graphics power mode Turn off the display after 15 Min vj Put the
116. ust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs For more power options click in the Acer ePower Management utility or right click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Power Options You can also create customized 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 guickly switch to a personalized set of power options 1 Click the New power plan option or icon Enter name for your new power plan Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on If necessary change the display sleep and hibernation settings you want your computer to use RON Click OK to save your new power plan To switch between power plans 1 Move your mouse over the Acer ePower Management application the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar The guick 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 a 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
117. utton Release by command c Emergency Release Power Requirement Input Voltage 5 V 5 Operating Chapter 1 29 Audio Interface Audio Controller Realtek ALC883 Azalia Amplifier Maxim MAX9710 8 MAX4411 Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Built in Stereo Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex Compatibility HD audio Interface S PDIF output for PCM or AC 3 content Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR Variable Sampling Rate Internal microphone Yes Internal speaker Guantity Yes 2 1 5W speakers Video Memory Chipset VGA CARD NB9P GS Intel GMA970 VGA Memory size 512 GDDR3 Chipset ICH8M USB Compliancy Level 2 0 USB 1 1 and USB 2 0 Host controller Number of USB port 3 Location Two on the right side one on the front Serial port function control Enable Disable by BIOS Setup System Board Major Chips Core logic Mobile Intel amp GM945 PM945 ICH8M Express Chipset VGA nVidia GeForce 9300 GS 9600M GT UMA USB 2 0 Intel Super I O controller N A MODEM ALC 883 Bluetooth FOXCONN BCM2045 V2 Wireless 802 11 b g WLAN 802 11 ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1 2 PCMCIA 5 in 1 Card Reader JMicron Cardreader JMB385 Audio Codec Audio Azalia ALC888S Keyboard Keyboard controller NS PC97541V 30 Chapter 1
118. ve the keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order Main Screw List M2 x L8 Black 86 00E34 738 A B M2 5 x L6 Black 86 00E12 536 C M2 x L3 Silver 86 9 522 3 0 D M3 x L4 Silver 86 9 524 4 0 M2 5 x L10 Silver 86 00F84 73A F M2 x L4 Silver 86 00C07 220 G M2 x L4 Black 86 00A02 140 H M2 x L3 Black 86 9A552 3R0 48 Chapter 3 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly seguence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing For example if you want to remove the main board you must first remove the keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS Y UNPLUG POWER CABLES REMOVE BATTERY PACK SD DUMMY CARD bi LE Captive Screwx4 Ax6 LOWER COVER 1 y i Y y WLAN DIMM ODD HDD BOARD MODULES MODULE MODULE Y Y Y Cx2 y 2 Y OPTICAL DISK OPTICAL HARD DISK HARD DISK DRIVE LOCKER BRACKET DRIVE BRACKET Screw List A M2 x L8 Black 86 00E34 738 C M2 x L8 Silver 86 9A522 3R0 D M3 x L4 Silver 86 9 524 480 M2 x L3 Black 86 9A552 3R0
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120. y Reconnect the DIMM LED board System board No beep power on indicator turns on and LCD is blank Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 99 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD 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 LCD inverter LCD System board No beep power on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly System board No beep during POST but system runs correctly Speaker System board Chapter 4 105 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 02h Verify Real Mode 03h Disable Non Maskable Interrupt NMI 04h Get CPU type 06h Initialize system hardware 08h Initialize chipset with initial POST values 09h Set IN POST flag OAh Initialize CPU registers OBh Enable CPU cache OCh Initialize caches to initial POST values OEh Initialize component OFh Initialize the local bus IDE 10h Initialize Power Management 11h Load alternate registers with initial POST values 12h Restore CPU control word during warm boot 13h Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices 14h In
121. y click if enabled 58h 2 2 3 1 Test for unexpected interrupts 59h Initialize POST display service 5Ah Display prompt Press F2 to enter SETUP 5Bh Disable CPU cache 5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB 60h Test extended memory 62h Test extended memory address lines 64h Jump to User Patch1 66h Configure advanced cache registers 67h Initialize Multi Processor APIC 68h Enable external and CPU caches 69h Setup System Management Mode SMM area 6Ah Display external L2 cache size 6Bh Load custom defaults optional 6Ch Display shadow area message 6Eh Display possible high address for UMB recovery 70h Display error messages 72h Check for configuration errors 76h Check for keyboard errors 7Ch Set up hardware interrupt vectors 7Eh Initialize coprocessor if present 80h Disable onboard Super ports and IRQs 81h Late POST device initialization Chapter 4 107 82h Detect and install external RS232 ports 83h Configure non MCD IDE controllers 84h Detect and install external parallel ports 85h Initialize PC compatible ISA devices 86h Re initialize onboard I O ports 87h Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices optional 88h Initialize BIOS Area 89h Enable Non Maskable Interrupts 8Ah Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area 8Bh Test and initialize PS 2 mouse 8Ch Initialize floppy controller 8Fh Determine num
122. ystem board 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 Utility to execute Load Default Settings then reboot system Reconnect hard disk CD ROM diskette drives External display does not work correctly Press Fn F5 LCD CRT Both display switching System board USB does not work correctly System board Print problems Ensure the Parallel Port in the Onboard Devices Configuration of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self test Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Serial or parallel port device problems Ensure the Serial Port in the Devices Configuration of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard Touchpad Related Symptoms Keyboard one or more keys does not work Reconnect the keyboard cable Keyboard System board Chapter 4 113 Keyboard Touchpad Related Symptoms Touchpad does not work Reconnect touchpad cable Touchpad board System board Modem Related Symptoms Internal modem does not work correctly Modem 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

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