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Acer 4240 Laptop User Manual

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2. 81 Removing the Thermal Module 83 Removing the 85 LCD Module Disassembly Process 86 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 86 Removing the LCD Bezel 87 Removing the Camera Module 89 Removing the LOD Panel ede Hl ow aed PEE Sa ae 90 Removing the LCD Brackets FPC 92 Removing the Antennas 93 Removing the MIC Module 94 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure 95 Replacing the MIC Module 95 Replacing the Antennas 244 a dec ox cb Aeg eoe ed qur 95 Replacing the LCD Panel 98 Replacing the Camera Module 100 Replacing the LCD Bezel 101 Main Module Reassembly Procedure 102 Replacing the CPU 102 Replacing the Thermal Module 103 Replacing the RJ 11 Port
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7. 169 Aspire 4540 4240 FRU List 0 0 0 0 0 nes 170 SCEN LIST 178 Model Definition and Configuration 180 Aspire 4540 4240 Series 180 Test Compatible Components 199 Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test 200 Online Support Information 211 Index 213 Table of Contents System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer s many features NOTE Items marked with denote only selected models Operating System Genuine Windows 7 Platform AMD Better By Design Program featuring AMD Turion X2 Ultra dual core processor AMD Turion X2 dual core processor AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual core processor Mobile AMD Sempron processor AMD M780G Chipset Acer InviLink NplifyTM 802 11b g Draft N Acer InviLink 802 11b g System M emory Dual Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Up to 4 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics Display 16 9 aspect ratio 14 HD 1366 x 768 Graphics ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon M HD 4570 Storage subsystem 2 5 hard disk drive Optical drive options Blu ray Disc DVD Super Multi double layer drive DVD Super Multi double layer drive 5 in 1 card reader Audio Dolby optimized surround sound sy
8. OK NG Check Antenna to WLAN WiMAX C ard Reconnect the Antenna to the card OK NG Check Antenna Swap the Antenna OK NG Check WLAN Wi MA Card Swap WLAN WiMAX Card OK NG Check Function Board Swap Function Board Swap Mainboard Bluetooth Function Failure If the Bluetooth fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non 150 defective FRUs Start OK NG J Check BT cable connected Reconnect the cable to the module OK NG gt Check BT cable Swap the cable OK NG Check BT Module Swap BT Module OK Check Function Board Swap Function Board Swap Mainboard Chapter 4 EasyTouch Button Failure If the Acer EasyTouch buttons fail perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Start OK Reconnect the Function B to MB FFC cable Check Function B to MB connection OK Check Function B and FFC Swap the Function NG Board Swap Mainboard Media Board Failure If the Media Board fails perform the follow
9. COO o 128 Chapter 3 External Module Reassembly Process Replacing the ODD Module 1 Align the ODD Bezel as shown and press it into place Close the ODD drawer Chapter 3 129 4 Replace the securing screw Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 Place the HDD carrier on the HDD 130 Chapter 3 2 Replace the four securing screws two each side HDD Carrier 3 Place the HDD Module in the HDD bay as shown and slide it in the direction of the arrow to connect the interface Chapter 3 131 Replacing the DIMM Modules 1 Insert the DIMM Module flush with the connector and press down to lock in place TE rz y Replacing the WLAN Module 1 Insert the WLAN board into the WLAN socket SS _ _ ___ 132 3 2 Replace the two screws to secure the module m COO 3 Connect the two antenna cables to the module NOTE The White cable goes to the upper terminal and the black cable to the lower terminal IMPORTANT Ensure that the cabling is replaced as shown to avoid trapping when the covers are replaced Chapter 3 133 Replacing the Lower Covers 1 Replace the Lower Covers and secure the captive screws DIMM Cover HDD Cover WLAN Cover Replacing the SD Dummy Card 2 Insert the SD Card and push into the slot until flush with the chassis cover 134 Chapter 3 Replacing the Battery 1 Slide and
10. C iNKBYFO 16A gt dir Volume in drive C is JILL FLASH Volume Serial Number is BEF9 9161 Directory of KBYF 18A lt 83 82 89 18 43 DIR 83 82 89 18 43 CETKBLG BAT 24 82 24 89 28 57 BAT 24 82 24 89 28 57 GETROM EXE 49 788 09 22 08 17 28 KBVFB18 BAT 237 82 24 89 28 58 PHLASHI6 EXE 125 863 85 01 87 4 61 PROJCHK1 EXE 1 872 12 16 08 16 43 KBLG 8S HPH 1 054 518 82 25 89 9 52 KBYF 18 1 854 518 82 25 89 g 52 RELEASE TXT 58 156 2 25 89 18 45 9 file s 2 335 486 bytes 2d ir s 3 544 195 87Z bytes free C 1 gt 10 4 In flash BIOS the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays NOTE If the AC power is not connected the following message displays 142144 1 F Phiash16 Utility Version 1 6 7 8 y 1 4 NL Pg liecnnc LUUIeS Ltda gt 2000 200 0 CAUTION Please Do Not Renove AC Power Source a Omum gt 34 New BIOS Date Time Part Number 02 25 09 09 52 17 DEVELI4T O 2 oe LL Kr a j cening platforn initialization Plug in the AC power to continue Chapter 2 33 5 Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays Phoenix Phlashi6 Utility Version 1 6 7 8 Copyright Phoenix Technologi
11. Home End Mumdk amp rik gs z 8 96 33 amp 8 3 Ae a Badogace 1 2 3 4 5 The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor word processor 2 Hold lt Alt Gr gt and then press the lt 5 gt key at the upper center of the keyboard NOTE Note Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography faq faqi2 htm for more information The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor word processor 2 Hold lt Shift gt and then press the lt 4 gt key at the upper center of the keyboard NOTE This function varies by the operating system version Using the System Utilities Acer Bio Protection only for certain models Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system Utilizing the uniqueness of one s fingerprint features Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch and fast application website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications websites from a single finger swipe Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer F
12. Bottom 9 left 5 Power On Failure 138 RJ 11 Port Removing 81 RTC Battery Removing 74 108 SD Dummy Card Removing 45 Speaker Module Removing 60 Switch Cover Removing 57 System Block Diagram 4 Test Compatible Components 199 Thermal Module Removing 83 Thermal Unit Failure 152 214 Top 161 TouchPad Bracket Removing 72 Touchpad Failure 142 Troubleshooting Built in KB Failure 141 EasyTouch Buttons 151 Fingerprint Reader 152 Internal Microphone 144 Internal Speakers 142 LCD Failure 141 MediTouch Buttons 151 No Display 139 Other Failures 153 Power On 138 Thermal Unit 152 Touchpad 142 USB 149 WLAN 150 Undetermined Problems 154 Upper Cover Removing 67 USB Board Removing 77 USB Failure Rightside 149 utility BIOS 23 31 Windows 2000 Environment Test 200 Wireless Function Failure 150 WLAN Module Removing 48
13. Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be 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 Y Deiktap tz eral Moretar Grd Configuration a NOTE Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value 14 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU Type AMD Tigris UltraTurion ll Turion Il and Sempron Core Logic AMD RS880M AMD SB710 ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller Battery management Unit Integrated VGA solution for RS880M M92M2 XT REALTEK ALC888 for High Definition Audio Code Atheros AR8131 AL1E for Giga LAN CPU Package uPGA 638 package CPU Processor Specifications Sempron 2 1 GHz 55102 420 5142 Athlon64 2 0 GHz KC AQLO02 640 X2 QL62 Athlon64 2 1 GHz 102 640 X2 QL64 Turion 2 1 GHz KC TRMO02 720 RM72 Turion 2 2 GHz KC TRMO2 740 RM74 Turion X2 2 2 GHz KC TZM02 820 ZM82 Turion X2 2 3 GHz KC TZM02 840 ZM84 Turion X2 2 4 GHz ZM86 System Board Major Chips Core logic AMD RS780MN AMD 58700 Integrated VGA solution for
14. Singapore Singapore Singapore Singapore Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand AS4540 604G32Mn W7HP64ATSG1 UMACFbk 2 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R bgn 0 30 HG ES61 AS4540 524G32Mn W7HP64ATSG1 MC UMACFbk 2 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R 0 30 HG ES61 AS4540 504G32Mn W7HP64ATSG1 MC UMACFbk 2 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R 0 30 HG ES61 AS4540 642G50Mn W7HP64ATSG1 1 2G 500 L BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn FP 0 3D HG 561 AS4540 622G50Mn W7HP64ATSG1 UMACFbk 1 2G 500 L BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn FP 0 3D HG 561 AS4540 602G50Mn W7HP64ATSG1 UMACFbk 1 2G 500 L BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn FP 0 3D HG 561 AS4540 522G50Mn W7HP64ATSG1 MC 1 2G 500 L BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn FP 0 3D HG 561 AS4540 502G50Mn W7HP64ATSG1 MC 1 2G 500 L BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn FP 0 3D HG 561 AS4540 342G32Mn W7HP64ATSG1 UMACFbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R 0 30 HG ES61 AS4540 321G32Mn LINPUSATH1 UMACFbk 1 1G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R 0 30 HG TH51 AS4540 622G50Mn LINPUSATH1 UMACFbk 1 2G 500_L BT 6L2 2 5R 0 30 HG TH51 AS4540 602G50Mn LINPUSATH1 UMACFbk 1 2G 500_L BT 6L2 2 5R 0 30 HG TH51 AS4540 642G32Mn LINPUSATH1 UMACFbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R 0 30 HG TH51 AS4540 622G32Mn 1 UMACFbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn FP 0 3D HG TH51 AS4
15. 00799 Chapter 3 85 LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Remove LED Panel from Main Unit before proceeding Remove LED Bezel Remove Camera Module Remove LED Panel Y Y Remove Remove Remove LED FPC Cable LED Brackets Antenna Remove MIC Module Screw List LCD Bezel 2 5 5 86 02 003 Camera Module M2 5 3 86 PAA02 002 LCD Panel M2 5 5 86 PAA02 003 M2 5 3 86 PAA02 002 86 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Bezel 1 See Removing the LCD Module on page 62 2 Remove the six screw caps and screws as shown 3 Starting at the centre of the top edge pry the inside of the bezel away from the screen Work round the edges to pry the bezel away from the screen as shown E E Chapter 3 87 4 Lift the bezel away from the panel 88 Chapter 3 Removing the Camera Module 1 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 87 2 Remove the single screw from the Camera Bracket as shown 3 Lift the Camera Bracket right side first clear of the casing 4 Lift the Camera Module clear of the casing and disconnect the cable from the Module 5 Remove the Camera Module Chapter 3 89 Removing the LCD Panel 1 See Removing the Camera Module on page 89 2 Remove the two securing screws from the LCD hinges and the single LCD grounding screw LCD Panel red callout LCD Panel gree
16. BT2i N _ 50202901 Sin rBuldin BT2i N _ Sin TBuldin BT2i N _ Sin rBuldin BT2i N _ asas Sin rBuldin BT2i N _ 9020250 Sin rBuldin BT2i N _ As4s40 542G25Mn Sin rBuldin erat N _ Sin TBuldin BT2i N _ 901978 Sin rBuldin 3GWI2BON BT2i N _ AS4540 Sin N _ Appendix A 196 Z 2 2 2 Z Z Z Z Z Z 2 2 2 21 2 21 Z 21 Z 21 2 2 AS4540 621G16Mn 5in1 Buildin 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS4540 522G25Mn 5in1 Buildin 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN AS4540 323G25Mn 5in 1 Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2 1 197 Appendix A Appendix A 198 Test Compatible Components This computer s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer s internal testing department All of its system functions are tested under the Windows 7 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 4540 4240 series Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department Appendix B 199 Micro
17. red callout p Upper Cover green callout 8 Turn the computer over Replace the fifteen screws on the bottom panel Upper Cover red call out Upper Cover green callout 118 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Module 1 Carefully align the LCD module over the hinge sockets and lower the module into the chassis taking care not to trap the LCD cables Pu zd s ol 1 5 v Jae DENS emus were M AME A 1 amp 2 Replace the two securing screws on the right hinge as shown noctem me ki d A ILE GARS di 41 T Ji y m Chapter 3 119 3 Replace the adhesive strip on the left hinge Sa A n 120 Chapter 3 6 Reconnect the LVDS cable to the Mainboard as shown p 2 7 uli 7 Insert the Antenna cables through the casing as shown and pull through from the underside ER NOTE Ensure the cable is pulled completely through the casing 8 Run the Antenna cables along the cable channel as shown using all available cable clips i LE HH TH P 1 ae ear IMPORTANT Run cables as shown to avoid trapping when the Switch Cover is replaced Chapter 3 121 9 Replace the adhesive strip to secure the cables in place LCD Module 122 Chapter 3 12 Replace the two piec
18. 006 LCD BEZEL W CMOS 60 PAA02 006 CAMERA BRACKET 33 PAA02 006 LVDS CABLE 50 PAA02 007 LCD BRACKET R amp L 33 PAA02 007 om LE CAMERA 0 3M 57 02 001 ASSY LCD MODULE 14 WXGA GLARE W ANTENNA 6M PBP02 004 2 IMR W O CCD LED LCD AUO 14 WXGA GLARE B140XW01 VO 0A LF LK 14005 006 220NIT 8MS 500 1 LED LCD AUO 14 WXGA GLARE B140XW01 VO LF LK 14005 008 200 8 5 500 1 LED LCD SAMSUNG 14 WXGA GLARE LTN140AT01 LK 14006 009 G01 LF 220NIT 8 5 500 1 LED LCD LPL 14 WXGA GLARE LP140WH1 TLA1 LF LK 14008 001 220NIT 8MS 500 1 LED LCD CMO 14 WXGA GLARE N140B6 L02 LF LK 1400D 004 220NIT 8 5 400 1 176 Chapter 6 ________ LCD COVER IMR 60 PAA02 005 ANTENNA MAIN R 1X2 50 02 004 ANTENNA AUX L 50 02 005 LCD BEZEL W O CMOS 60 PAA02 007 LVDS CABLE W O CMOS 50 PBC02 001 LCD BRACKET R amp L 33 PAA02 007 E if ASSY LCD MODULE 14 WXGA GLARE W ANTENNA 3 IMR W O CCD 6M PBP02 006 LED LCD AUO 14 WXGA GLARE B140XW01 VO OA LF LK 14005 006 220NIT 8MS 500 1 LED LCD AUO 14 WXGA GLARE B140XW01 VO 1A LF LK 14005 008 200 8MS 500 1 LED LCD SAMSUNG 14 WXGA GLARE LTN140AT01 LK 14006 009 G01 LF 220NIT 8 5 500 1 LED LCD LPL 14 WXGA GLARE LP140WH1 TLA1 LF LK 14008 001 220NIT 8MS 500 1 LED LCD CMO 14 WXGA GLARE N140B6 L02 LF LK 1400D 004 220NIT 8MS 400 1 LCD COVER IMR 60 PAA02 005 ANTENNA L 50 02 005 ANTE
19. 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG 561 186 187 AS4540 502G25Mn AS4540 502G32Mn AS4540 502G32Mn AS4540 502G25Mn AS4540 502G25Mn AS4540 502G25Mn 54540 501G16Mn AS4540 521G16Mn AS4540 501G16Mn AS4540 602G25Mn AS4540 542G25Mn AS4540 541G16Mn 54540 601G16Mn AS4540 521G25Mn AS4540 621G16Mn Vietnam Indonesia Philippines Malaysia Indonesia Philippines Vietnam Philippines Philippines Philippines Philippines Philippines Philippines Indonesia Philippines AS4540 502G25Mn EM W7HP64EMATVN1 MC UMACbk 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB_bgn_0 3D_HG_ES61 AS4540 502G32Mn EM W7HP64EMATID1 MC UMACbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn 0 30 HG 1021 AS4540 502G32Mn EM W7HP64EMATPH1 MC UMACbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn 0 30 HG 561 AS4540 502G25Mn EM W7HP64EMATMY1 MC UMACbk 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG 561 AS4540 502G25Mn EM W7HP64EMATID1 MC UMACbk 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn 0 30 HG 1021 AS4540 502G25Mn EM W7HP64EMATPH1 MC UMACbk 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG 561 AS4540 501G16Mn LINPUSAVN1 UMACbk 1 1G 160 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn 0 30 HG EN 11 AS4540 521G16Mn LINPUSAPH 1 UMACbk 1 1G 160 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn 0 30 HG EN 11 AS4540 501G16Mn LINPUSAPH 1 UMACbk 1 1G 160 BT 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG EN 11 AS4540 602G25Mn LINPUSAPH1 UMACbk 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn 0 30 HG EN 1
20. AS4540 501G25Mn LINPUSAID 1 UMACbk 1 1G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn O 3D HG ID22 AS4540 504G50Mn LINPUSAUS1 UMACbk 2 2G 500 L 6L2 2 5R CB bgn 0 30 HG ENS AS4540 503G32Mn W7HP64EMATXC2 MC UMACbk 2G 1G 320 6L2 2 5R CB bgn O 3D HG XC21 AS4540 504G32Mn EM W7HP64EMATXC2 MC UMACbk 2 26 320 6L2 2 5R CB bgn O 3D HG XC21 AS4540 501G25Mn EM W7HP64EMATID1 MC UMACbk 1 1G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG 1021 AS4540 503G32Mn EM W7HP64EMATEA1 MC UMACbk 2G 1G 320 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG 551 AS4540 322G32Mn LINPUSACN1 MC UMACbk 1 2G 320 6L2 2 5R CB_bgn_0 3D_HG_EN91 AS4540 502G32Mn EM W7HP64EMATTH1 MC UMACbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG TH41 AS4540 302G32Mn EM W7HP64EMATTH1 MC UMACbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn O 3D HG TH41 AS4540 502G25Mn EM W7HP64EMATTH1 MC UMACbk 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn O 3D HG TH41 AS4540 503G32Mn EM W7HP64EMATCL3 MC UMACbk 2G 1G 320 6L2 2 5R CB_bgn_0 3D_HG_ES51 Appendix A AS4540 503G32Mn AS4540 503G32Mn AS4540 503G32Mn AS4540 502G32Mn AS4540 502G32Mn AS4540 502G32Mn AS4540 302G32Mn AS4540 302G32Mn AS4540 302G32Mn AS4540 302G32Mn AS4540 302G32Mn AS4540 302G32Mn AS4540 302G32Mn AS4540 502G32Mn AS4540 502G32Mn Appendix A ACLA Spanish ACLA Portuguese ACLA Spanish Australia New Zealand Australia New Zealand LX PFNO02 024 LX PFNO02 023
21. F11 gt function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad Scroll Lock Fn When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down when you press lt F12 gt the up or down arrow keys respectively Scroll Lock does not work with some applications The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps To simplify the keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys Number keys on Type numbers in a normal manner embedded keypad Cursor control keys on Hold lt Shift gt while using cursor Hold lt Fn gt while using cursor embedded keypad control keys control keys Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on Type the letters in a normal embedded keypad manner Chapter 1 11 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Windows key Pressed alone this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button it launches the Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions lt amp gt Open or close the Start menu lt amp gt lt D gt Display the desktop E Open Windows Explore lt F gt Search for a fil
22. GridVista dual display compatible 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23 BIOS oa bens Geeta 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 WAT OUIIVA 24 we Ake re lo ae ere Aan ee 25 MEME C EET 26 BODL ur dM LIEU doc uta Mode eri 29 i e CERT 30 BIOS Flash se fuga Bienes d 31 DOS UTY Dn xL 32 cadet dra Siret eo 34 Remove HDD BIOS Password 36 Miscellaneous 38 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 General Information 42 Pre disassembly Instructions 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the SD Dummy Card 45
23. ITALIAN 3 PIN POWER CORD DENMARK 3 PIN POWER CORD JP 3 PIN POWER CORD SOUTH AFRICA 3 PIN POWER CORD KOERA 3 PIN POWER CORD ISRAEL 3 PIN POWER CORD INDIA 3 PIN POWER CORD TWN 3 PIN POWER CORD ARGENTINA 3 PIN 27 TAVV5 001 27 TAVV5 002 27 TAVV5 003 27 TAVV5 004 27 TAVV5 005 27 TAVV5 006 27 TAVV5 007 27 TAVV5 008 27 TAVV5 009 27 TAVV5 010 27 TAVV5 011 27 TAVV5 012 27 TAVV5 013 27 TAVV5 014 27 02 001 Case Cover Bracket Assembly UPPER CASE ASSY W FP INCL TP TP MYLAR 60 PBP02 001 UPPER CASE ASSY W O FP INCL TP TP MYLAR 60 PBP02 002 LOWER CASE 60 PBP02 005 MINI DOOR 42 02 001 B RAM DOOR W E RING amp SCREW 42 02 002 HDD DOOR W RUBBER FOOT 42 PBP02 001 Chapter 6 174 HINGE 42 02 004 e HINGE CAP R 42 02 005 HDD BRACKET 33 PBP02 001 MINI CARD BRACKET 33 PAA02 003 MIDDLE COVER 60 PAA02 004 TP BRACKET 33 PAA02 004 FP BRACKET 33 PAA02 005 HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400RPM 160GB MK1655GSX KH 16004 006 LIBRA SATA LF F W FG0114J HDD HGST 2 5 5400RPM 160GB HTS545016B9A300 KH 16007 024 PANTHER B SATA LF F W C60F HDD WD 2 5 5400RPM 160GB WD1600BEVT 22ZCTO KH 16008 022 ML160 SATA LF F W 11 01A11 HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400RPM 250GB MK2555GSX KH 25004 003 LIBRA SATA LF F W FG001J HDD HGST 2 5 5400RPM 250GB 5545025 9 300 KH 25007 015 PANTHER B SATA LF F W C60F HDD WD 2 5 5400RPM 250GB WD2500BEVT 22ZCTO KH 25008 021 ML160 SATA LF F W 11 01A11
24. Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is Clear User Password Is Clear SATA Port 0 Disk Status Clear Supervisor Password controls access to the Set Supervisor Password Enter setup utility It can Set User Password Enter be used to boot up when set SATA Port 0 HDD Password Enter Pawword on boot is enabled Password on Boot Disabled The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings NOTE 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 Supervisor Password Is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password Clear or Set SATA Port 0 Disk Status Shows the setting of the hard disk password Clear Set or Frozen 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 cannot change parameters Set Hdd Password Press Enter to set the Hdd password When Hdd password is set this password protects the Hdd from unauthorize
25. KBD page 39 page 39 Buffer BIOS page 29 page 29 Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour Following is a description of the functions and features available with this model Front View 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication only for webcam certain models fee Internal microphone for sound recording Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output Configuration may vary by models Ma Power button Turns the computer on and off 5 Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated ra Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated 6 ff Keyboard For entering data into your computer For entering data into your computer data into your computer Chapter 1 1 Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer EM Indicates the computer s power status Battery Indicates the computer s battery status 1 Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows blue when in AC mode Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left left center and and right mouse buttons right The center button serves as Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function only for certain models Touch sensitive pointing device which functions a computer mouse s e em
26. 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 C Wireless communication Enables disables the wireless function switch Bluetooth communication Enables disables the Bluetooth function switch e Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology user programmable Chapter 1 Touchpad Basics with fingerprint reader The following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader EI 1 2 3 4 Move your finger across the touchpad 1 to move the cursor Press the left 2 and right 4 buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button Use Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader 3 supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function only for certain models or the 4 way scroll 3 button only for certain models to scroll up or down and move left or right a page This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications Execute Quickly click twice Ta
27. RS880M M92M2 XT e Atheros AR8131 AL1E for Giga LAN Audio Codec REALTEK ALC888 CPU Fan True Value Table Throttling 50 On 95 C Off 87 C Chapter 1 15 OS Shut down 100 C H W Shut down 92 C BIOS ROM Features Support Acer UI Support multi boot Suspend to RAM S3 Disk 54 e Various hot keys for system control Support SMBIOS 2 3 2 2 DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable asset tag Support PXE Support Win Flash Wake on LAN from S3 Wake on LAN form 55 in AC mode System information Chapter 1 System Memory Memory Controler OMB no on board memory DIMM socket number 2 0 Supports Memory size per socket Support maximum memory size Support DIMM type DDR II SDRAM Support DIMM Speed 667 800MHz Support DIMM 200 pin package VGA Memory 64 128 256MB Memory module You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match combinations the above specifications Memory Combinations 2 2GB 4GB 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 Chapter 1 17 Hard Disk Drive Interface Name HTS545050B9A300 5545032 9 300 5545025 9 300 5545016 9 300 Drive Format Spindle speed 5400 RPM Performance Specifications 3GB s maximu
28. To prevent damage to the Thermal Module or the CPU hold the Thermal Module by both ends at the same time IMPORTANT Ensure all heat pads thermal compound are in place before replacing the Thermal Module The following thermal pads are approved for use Silmore GP50 Honeywell Jet Motor 7762 The following thermal compounds are approved for use Eapus XR PE 1 Remove all traces of thermal grease or pads from the CPU using a lint free cloth or cotton swab and Isopropyl Alcohol Acetone or other approved cleaning agent 2 Apply thermal grease green callout and thermal pads red callout to the indicated locations 1 Align and place the Thermal Module inthe onthe 2 Remove the four screws from the Thermal Module mainboard as shown numerically from 1 to 4 ee hi zal sg Chapter 3 103 3 Connect fan cable to the mainboard as shown Thermal Module 2 5 3 2 104 Chapter 3 Replacing the RJ 11 Port 1 Replace the RJ 11 Port in the casing as shown 2 Place the cable bundle in the casing and apply pressure to secure the adhesive in place 3 Run the cable along the cable channel using all 4 Replace the adhesive tape and insert the cable available cable clips through the casing as shown a 5 Pull the cable through the casing completely 6 Turn the computer over and run the cable along the cable channel using all available cable clips Chapter 3 105 7 Insert t
29. Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN BGN EM303 54540 UMACbk Foxconn 3rd WiFi 1x2 Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN BGN HM Appendix B 209 210 Appendix B Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems If you are a distributor dealer ASP or TPM please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website However some information sources will require a user i d and password These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan Acer s Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer s Notebook Desktop and Server models including e Service guides for all models User s manuals Training materials Bios updates Software utilities e Spare parts lists e TABs Technical Announcement Bulletin For these purposes we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem free downloading of our technical material Also contained on this website are e Detailed information on Acer s International Traveler s Warranty ITW Returned material authorization procedures An overview of all the support services we offer accompanied by a list of telephone fax and email contacts for all your technical queries We are al
30. by entering chkdsk r from a command prompt For more information see Windows Help and Support 10 Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore If the issue is not fixed repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date 11 Replace the HDD See Disassembly Process on page 42 Chapter 4 145 ODD Failure If the ODD fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace non defective FRUs D D C D R UM driwer installed hstallit Seatitw ell Replace OC O R Oh disc Replace D D C D R OM module B ODD Not Operating Correctly If the ODD exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty 146 Audio CDs do not play when loaded DVDs do not play when loaded Blank discs do not burn correctly DVD or CD play breaks up or jumps Optical drive not found or not active Not shown in My Computer or the BIOS setup LED does not flash when the computer starts up The tray does not eject Access failure screen displays The ODD is noisy Perform the following general solutions one at a time to correct the problem 1 2 3 Reboot the computer and retry the operation Try an alternate disc Navigate to Start gt Computer Check that the ODD device is displayed in the Devices with Removable Storage panel Navigate to Start Control Panel gt System and Maintenance Devic
31. flashing process S 2 165 166 Chapter 5 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List This chapter gives you the FRU Field Replaceable Unit listing in global configurations of Aspire 4540 4240 Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA Return Merchandise Authorization Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS you should check the most up to date information 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 6 167 Aspire 4540 4240 Exploded Diagrams Main Module gt Sese 8 Thermal Module 60 PFMOZ001 _ S Hinge Covert 42PANO200 o Hinge Gover 42 PAAT2 005 _ S FP 168 Chapter 6 Base HDD Door 42 02 003 42 02 002 Door 42 02 001 60 02 005 Chapter 6 169 Aspire 4540 424
32. function is successful or not Chapter 2 37 Miscellaneous Utilities Using Boot Sequence Selector Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changes without accessing the BIOS To use Boot Sequence Selector perform the following steps 1 Enter into DOS 2 Execute BS exe to display the usage screen d XBODTSEQ bs xxx Boot Sequence Selecter Version 8 83 Create by Rockwell Chuang 18 81 2885 Usage Sk ik 2p op fa Floppy J gt HardDisk gt CD ROH LAN HardDiskl gt CD ROM gt LAN Floppy J 1 gt gt gt CD ROM 1 gt HardDisk gt LAN 1 E Floppy gt HardDisk gt d BOOTSEQ gt lopp CD ROH 3 Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence for example enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to HDD CD ROM LAN Floppy Using DMITools 38 The DMI Desktop Management Interface Tool copies BIOS information to eeprom to be used in the DMI pool for hardware management When the BIOS displays Verifying DMI pool data it is checking the table correlates with the hardware before sending to the operating system Windows etc To update the DMI Pool perform the following steps 1 Enter into DOS 2 Execute dmitools The following messages show dmitools usage e dmitools r gt Read dmi string from memory e dmitools wm xxxx gt Write manufacturer name to EEPROM ma
33. inputs from external microphones Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman mp3 player Chapter 1 Right View ez 10 2 0 2 0 port Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera Oa Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active indicator Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive button Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is hole turned off Note Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off Modem RJ 11 Connects to a phone line port 7 Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington compatible computer slot security lock Rear View Ventilation Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use slots 8 Chapter 1 Bottom View 1 2 6 5 4 3 ur m UR es ns ee raa o Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack Battery release Releases the battery for removal latch Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk Secured with screws Memory Houses the computer s main memory compartment 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after and cooling fan prolonged use Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan Easy Launch Buttons
34. is not fixed repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date 10 Reinstall the Operating System 11 If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 211 Chapter 4 143 Internal Microphone Failure If the internal Microphone fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Fle assemble Check M B the MIC cable Mic cable to M B Swap MIC wire Check MIC of LCD module wire af LCD module Swap M B Microphone Problems If internal or external Microphones do no operate correctly perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Check that the microphone is enabled Navigate to Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound and select the Recording tab Right click on the Recording tab and select Show Disabled Devices clear by default The microphone appears on the Recording tab Right click on the microphone and select Enable Select the microphone then click Properties Select the Levels tab Increase the volume to the maximum setting and click OK pe oU GE od d Test the microphone hardware a Select the microphone and click Configure b Select Set up microphone c Select the microphone type from the list and click Next d Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the test 8 Ifthe Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information page 211 144
35. model TOSHIBA TS SONY AD 7580S SONY AD PLDS DS 8A3S name L633B 7585H Performance Specification Transfer rate MB 10 8 Sec Interface disc RW format Loading mechanism Drawer Type Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V 5 LCD 14 Vendor model name Samsung LTN140ATO1 G01 AUO B140XW01 LG LP140WH1 CMO N140B6 102 3555 1497 Typical White Luminance cd m 220 typ also called Brightness Contrast Ratio typical Response Time Optical Rise 8 typ Time Fall Time msec Voltage Voltage IputVotage 1 13 0 0 3V Typical Power Consumption watt Weight 375g max Physical Size mm 324 0 H x 192 5 V x 5 2 D Electrical Interface LVDS Support Color 262 144 Viewing Angle degree CR gt 10 Temperature Range C Operating 0 to 50 C Storage shipping 20 to 60 C Chapter 1 VGA Graphic Controller Type AMD M92XT Manufacturing Tech 55 nm Form Factor 29mm 29mm Package M2 Keyboard Keyboard Controller ENE KB926 Total number of keypads 86 87 91 key keyboard Internal amp external keyboard work Yes simultaneously Audio Interface Audio Controller Realtek ALC888 Azalia Codec Features HD Audio _ 97dB SNR DACs amp 90dB SNR ADCs Ten DAC channels support 16 20 24 bit PCM format for 7 1 sound playback plus 2channels of independent stereo sound output multiple
36. tapes securing the Antenna cables to the Upper Cover gm d m Bi T IL n r 1 1 4 5 4 LCD Module 2 5 5 4 Lift the securing tape to expose the Antenna cable as shown 62 Chapter 3 5 Push the Antenna cables through the casing as shown 6 Remove the Antenna cables from the cable channel Ensure that the cables are free from all cable clips 7 Rest the computer on the LCD Module and push the Antenna cables through the covers as shown EA 4 Chapter 3 63 8 Remove the Antenna cables from the cable channel Ensure that the cables are free from the cable clips all the way to the hinge well 9 Disconnect the LVDS cable from the Mainboard as shown 64 Chapter 3 11 Remove the two securing screws from the left LCD hinge P m bon E at a Tv a FH Chapter 3 65 13 Remove the two securing screws from the right LCD hinge A 1 M SS iA NW AQ 14 Carefully remove the LCD Module from the chassis ET rore A 66 Chapter 3 Removing the Upper Cover 1 See Removing the LCD Module on page 62 2 Turn the computer over Remove the fifteen screws on the bottom panel Upper Upper Cover M25M0 5
37. toggle Turns the internal ee ____ on and off Volume Up system volume decrease system Volume Down volume 13 m Programmable User Backup Key hice Acer Backup Management for three step data backup Wireless LAN Enables disables the wireless LAN function Communication Indicates the status of wireless LAN button Indicator communication Bluetooth Enables disables the Bluetooth function Communication Indicates the status of Bluetooth button indicator communication only for certain models 6 in 1 card Accepts Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard reader MMC MultiMediaCardplus MMCplus Memory Stick MS Memory Stick Pro MS PRO and xD Picture Card Note Push to remove install the card Only one card can operate at any given time 6 Chapter 1 Left View in jack Connects to an AC adapter 2 2 Ethernet RJ 45 Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based port network 3 External display Connects to a display device VGA port e g external monitor LCD projector 5 ec USB 2 0 port Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 4 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections only for certain models ec USB 2 0 port Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 7 Headphones Connects to audio line out devices speaker line out e g speakers headphones SPDIF jack with S PDIF support lt Microphone jack Accepts
38. 0 FRU List BATTERY SANYO AS 2007A LI ION 3S2P SANYO 6 BT 00603 041 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON NORMAL TYPE BATTERY SONY AS 2007A LI ION 3S2P SONY 6 CELL BT 00604 024 4400MAH MAIN COMMON NORMAL TYPE BATTERY PANASONIC AS 2007A LI ION 3 2 BT 00605 020 PANASONIC 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON PSS BATTERY SIMPLO AS 2007A LI ION 352 PANASONIC BT 00607 015 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON PSS BATTERY SIMPLO AS 2007A LI ION 3S2P LGC 6 CELL BT 00607 019 4400MAH 2ND COMMON BATTERY SIMPLO AS 2007A LI ION 352 SAMSUNG 6 BT 00607 034 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON SDI 2 2MAH F TYPE Battery Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2 1 60 928 33 f w 861 BH 21100 004 FOXCONN CONEXANT UNIZION 1 5 3 3V AUS T60M955 0X FX 22500 025 FUNCTION BOARD 55 PBP02 001 FINGER PRINT BOARD W FFC 55 PAA02 002 USB BOARD W FFC 55 02 003 FOXCONN WIRELESS LAN ATHEROS 5 91 1X2 23600 030 BGN WIRELESS LAN ATHEROS AR5B91 1X2 BGN 23600 033 EM303 FOXCONN WIRELESS LAN WIRELESS LAN RALINK 23600 031 2700 1 2 BGN FOXCONN WIRELESS LAN ATHEROS HB93 1X2 BGN NI 23600 046 HM WIRELESS LAN ATHEROS HB98 1X2 BGN HM NI 23600 054 EM306 BLUE TOOTH CABLE 50 02 001 170 Chapter 6 TP 50 PAA02 002 RJ11 CABLE 50 02 003 POWER CORD US 3 PIN POWER CORD EU 3 PIN POWER CORD AUS 3 PIN POWER CORD UK 3 PIN POWER CORD CHINA 3 PIN POWER CORD SWISS 3 PIN POWER CORD
39. 0nit 8ms 400 1 AS4540_UMACFbk AUO NLED14WXGAG LED LCD AUO 14 WXGA Glare B140XW01 VO OA LF 220nit 8ms 500 1 AS4540_UMACFbk AUO NLED14WXGAG LED LCD AUO 14 WXGA Glare B140XW01 VO 1A LF 200nit 8ms 500 1 AS4540_UMACFbk SAMSUNG NLED14WXGAG LED LCD SAMSUNG 14 WXGA Glare LTN140AT01 G01 LF 220nit 8ms 500 1 AS4540_UMACFbk LPL NLED14WXGAG LED LCD LPL 14 WXGA Glare LP140WH1 TLA1 LF 220nit 8ms 500 1 AS4540_UMACFbk CMO NLED14WXGAG LED LCD CMO 14 WXGA Glare N140B6 LO2 LF 220nit 8ms 400 1 AS4540_UMACFbk CMO NLED14WXGAG LED LCD CMO 14 WXGA Glare N140B6 02 C2 LF 220nit 8ms 400 1 AS4540_UMACbk AUO NLED14WXGAG LED LCD AUO 14 WXGA Glare B140XW01 VO OA LF 220nit 8ms 500 1 AS4540_UMACbk AUO NLED14WXGAG LED LCD AUO 14 WXGA Glare B140XW01 VO 1A LF 200nit 8ms 500 1 AS4540_UMACbk SAMSUNG NLED14WXGAG LED LCD SAMSUNG 14 WXGA Glare 140 01 01 LF 220nit 8ms 500 1 AS4540_UMACbk NLED14WXGAG LED LCD LPL 14 WXGA Glare LP140WH1 TLA1 LF 220nit 8ms 500 1 AS4540 UMACbk NLED14WXGAG LED LCD CMO 14 WXGA Glare N140B6 LO2 LF 220nit 8ms 400 1 Appendix B 20 O1 AS4540_UMACbk CMO NLED14WXGAG LED LCD 14 WXGA Glare N140B6 02 C2 LF 220nit 8ms 400 1 Memory AS4240_UMACbk NANYA SO1GBII6 Memory NANYA SO DIMM DDRII 667 1GB NT1GT64UH8DOFN 3C LF 64 16 0 07um 54240 UMACbk MICRON SO1GBII6 Memory MICRON SO DIMM DDRII 667 1GB MT8HTF12864HDY 667G1 LF 64 16 0 065um 54240 SAMSUNG SO1GBII6 Memory SAMS
40. 1 AS4540 542G25Mn LINPUSAPH 1 UMACbk 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn 0 30 HG EN 11 AS4540 541G16Mn LINPUSAPH 1 UMACbk 1 1G 160 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn 0 30 HG EN 11 AS4540 601G16Mn LINPUSAPH 1 UMACbk 1 1G 160 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn 0 30 HG EN 11 AS4540 521G25Mn LINPUSAID 1 UMACbk 1 1G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn O 3D HG ID22 AS4540 621G16Mn LINPUSAPH 1 UMACbk 1 1G 160 6L2 2 5R CB bgn O 3D HG EN 11 Appendix A CB 0 30 HG 11 54540 Philippines LX PFNOC 002 AS4540 522G25Mn LINPUSAPH1 522G25Mn UMACbk 1 2G 250 6L2 2 5R AS4540 WW WW 52 001 AS4540 323G25Mn LINPUSAWW 1 323G25Mn UMACbk 2G 1 G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn 0 30 HG EN 11 Appendix A UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA 88 AS4540 341G25Mn NLED14WXGAG UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA AS4540 303G32Mn UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 SO2GBII6 SOIGBII6 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 189 Appendix A AS4540 302G25Mn AAM300 NLED14WXGAG UMA AS4540 302G25Mn AAM300 NLED14WXGAG REC NECI LASISADOSG2SMn AAMS00 NLEDIAWXGAG UMA NLEDI4WXGAG_ UMA NTMSOD NLEDIAWXGAG UMA _ N
41. 10 red call out Upper Cover green callout Upper Cover red callout Upper Cover green callout Chapter 3 67 4 Turn the computer over and disconnect the four FFC cables from the mainboard B Unlock the connector and disconnect A as shown Unlock the connector and disconnect B as shown 68 Chapter 3 5 Ease the lower casing outward to clear the securing clips Pry apart the left side as shown and lift the rear edge of the Upper Cover upward 6 Repeat the process on the right side of the casing and remove the Upper Cover from the Lower Cover Chapter 3 69 Removing the Finger Print Reader 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 67 2 Remove the single securing screw on the bracket Finger Print Reader 3 Lift the bracket clear of the casing 70 Chapter 3 4 Hold down the Finger Print Board and lift the FFC as shown to disengage the adhesive Chapter 3 71 Removing the TouchPad Bracket IMPORTANT The TouchPad is supplied as part of the Upper Cover If the TouchPad is defective replace the entire Upper Cover 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 67 2 Open the FFC locking latch as shown and remove the FFC zr di p 1 3 Lift the FFC away from the Upper Cover to detach the adhesive securing it in place 72 Chapter 3 5 Remove the two screws from the TouchPad Bracket TouchP
42. 105 Replacing the Mainboard 272 203 2 Re eek es dU doa 106 Removing the 108 Replacing the YSB Board s i 2232 rv oe wie PER 108 Replacing the Bluetooth Board 109 Replacing the Modem Module 111 Replacing the TouchPad Bracket 112 Replacing the Finger Print Reader 114 Replacing the Upper 116 Replacing the LCD Module 119 Replacing the Speaker Module 123 Heplacing the Keyboard zv ewe rhinos ER SE Ra eee ek 124 Replacing the Switch Cover 126 Replacing the Hinge Covers 128 External Module Reassembly Process 129 Replacing the ODD Module 129 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 130 Replacing the DIMM Modules 132 Replacing the WLAN Module 132 Replacing the Lower Covers 134 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 134 t
43. 540 602G32Mn 1 UMACFbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn FP 0 3D HG TH51 AS4540 301G25Mn LINPUSATH1 UMACFbk 1 1G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB_bgn_FP_0 3D_HG_TH51 AS4540 342G25Mn LINPUSATH1 UMACFbk 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG TH51 Appendix A AS4540 322G25Mn AS4540 642G50Mn AS4540 502G32Mn AS4540 522G32Mn AS4540 341G25Mn AS4540 321G25Mn AS4540 302G25Mn AS4540 303G32Mn AS4540 303G32Mn AS4540 523G25Mn AS4540 503G25Mn AS4540 501G16Mn AS4540 502G25Mn AS4540 542G25Mn AS4540 522G25Mn AS4540 521G16Mn AS4540 521G25Mn Appendix A AAP gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 79 79 79 79 79 79 70 79 Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand India India Vietnam Thailand Thailand Thailand Philippines Philippines AS4540 322G25Mn LINPUSATH1 UMACFEbk 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn FP 0 3D HG TH51 AS4540 642G50Mn LINPUSATH1 UMACFbk 1 2G 500_L BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn FP 0 3D HG TH51 AS4540 502G32Mn LINPUSATH1 UMACFbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn FP 0 3D HG TH51 AS4540 522G32Mn LINPUSATH1 UMACFbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn FP 0 3D HG TH51 AS4540 341G25Mn LINPUSATH1 UMACFbk 1 1G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn FP 0 3D HG TH51 AS4540 321G25Mn LINPUSAT
44. 60GB HTS545016B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F W C60F AS4240 UMACbk WD N160GB5 4KS HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 160GB WD1600BEVT 22ZCTO ML160 SATA LF F W 11 01A11 AS4240 UMACbk SEAGATE N250GB5 4KS HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 250GB ST9250315AS Wyatt SATA LF F W 0001SDM 1 AS4240 UMACbk TOSHIBA N250GB5 4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400 250GB MK2555GSX Libra SATA LF F W FG001J 54240 HGST N250GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 250GB HTS545025B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F W C60F AS4240 UMACbk WD N250GB5 4KS HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 250GB WD2500BEVT 22ZCTO ML160 SATA LF F W 11 01A11 AS4240 UMACbk SEAGATE N320GB5 4KS HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 320GB ST9320325AS Wyatt SATA LF F W 0001SDM 1 AS4240 UMACbk TOSHIBA N320GB5 4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 320GB MK3255GSX Libra SATA LF F W FG011J 02 Appendix B AS4240_UMACbk HGST N320GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 320GB HTS545032B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F W C60F AS4240_UMACbk WD N320GB5 4KS HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 320GB WD3200BEVT 22ZCTO ML160 SATA LF F W 11 01A11 AS4240 UMACbk SEAGATE N500GB5 4KS HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 500GB ST9500325AS Wyatt SATA LF F W 0001SDM1 AS4240_UMACbk TOSHIBA N500GB5 4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 500GB MK5055GSX Libra SATA LF F W FG001J AS4240 UMACbk HGST N500GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 500GB HTS545050B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F W C60F AS4240 UMACbk WD N500GB5 4KS HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 500GB WD5000BEVT 22ZATO0 ML250 SATA LF F W 01 01A01 54540 UMACF
45. ATH 1 UMACbk 1 1G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn O 3D HG TH51 AS4240 121G25Mn LINPUSATH 1 UMACbk 1 1G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn O 3D HG TH51 AS4240 101G25Mn LINPUSATH 1 UMACbk 1 1G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn O 3D HG TH51 AS4540 322G32Mn VHP32ATSG1 MC UMACFEk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB FP 0 30 HG EN12 AS4540 302G32Mn VHP32ATIN1 MC UMACFbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB FP 0 30 HG EN12 AS4540 302G32Mn VHP32ATSG1 UMACFbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R 0 30 HG EN12 AS4540 302G32Mn VHB32ATIN1 MC UMACFbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB FP 0 30 HG EN12 AS4540 302G32Mn LINPUSATH1 UMACFbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn FP 0 3D HG TH51 AS4540 302G32Mn LINPUSAIN1 UMACFbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R 0 30 HG EN11 AS4540 301G32Mn LINPUSATH1 UMACFbk 1 1G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB_bgn_FP_0 3D_HG_TH51 AS4540 322G32Mn W7HP64ATSG1 UMACFbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R 0 30 HG ES61 AS4540 302G32Mn W7HP64ATSG1 UMACFbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R 0 30 HG ES61 180 181 AS4540 604G32Mn AS4540 524G32Mn AS4540 504G32Mn AS4540 642G50Mn AS4540 622G50Mn AS4540 602G50Mn AS4540 522G50Mn AS4540 502G50Mn AS4540 342G32Mn AS4540 321G32Mn AS4540 622G50Mn AS4540 602G50Mn AS4540 642G32Mn AS4540 622G32Mn AS4540 602G32Mn AS4540 301G25Mn AS4540 342G25Mn AAP Singapore Singapore Singapore Singapore Singapore
46. Aspire 4540 4240 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 to this Series service guide Copyright Copyright 2009 by Acer Incorporated All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed as s Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer and not Acer Incorporated its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Pentium a
47. Battery SIMPLO 5 2007 Li lon 352 LGC 6 cell 4400mAh 2nd COMMON 54540 UMACFbk SIMPLO 6CELL2 2 Battery SIMPLO AS 2007A Li lon 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON SDI 2 2mAh F type AS4540_UMACbk SANYO 6 2 2 Battery SANYO 5 2007 Li lon 3S2P SANYO 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type AS4540_UMACbk SONY 6CELL2 2 Battery SONY AS 2007A Li lon 352 SONY 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type 200 Appendix B 54540 UMACbk PANASONIC 6CELL2 2 Battery PANASONIC AS 2007A Li lon 3S2P PANASONIC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON PSS AS4540 UMACbk SIMPLO 6CELL2 2 Battery SIMPLO AS 2007A Li lon 3S2P PANASONIC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON PSS AS4540 UMACbk SIMPLO 6CELL2 2 Battery SIMPLO AS 2007A Li lon 3S2P LGC 6 cell 4400mAh 2nd COMMON AS4540 UMACbk SIMPLO 6CELL2 2 Battery SIMPLO AS 2007A Li lon 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON SDI 2 2mAh F type Bluetooth AS4240 UMACbk Foxconn BT 2 1 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2 1 T60H928 33 f w 861 54540 UMACFbk Foxconn BT 2 1 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2 1 T60H928 33 f w 861 AS4540 UMACbk Foxconn BT 2 1 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2 1 T60H928 33 f w 861 Camera ooo UMAGK entum SmTBWWinMS MS Pro SD SO XO AS48540 __ Sin Buildin Sin Bulldin MS MS Pro 80 50 0 UMACH 5 Sin MS Pro SD SO XO CPU 54240 SMPM100 CPU AMD SempronM M100 2 0G 512K 25W C
48. Chapter 4 HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not operate correctly perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Disconnect all external devices 2 Run a complete virus scan using up to date software to ensure the computer is virus free 3 Runthe Windows 7 Startup Repair Utility insert the Windows 7 Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer When prompted press any key to start to the operating system DVD a b c The Install Windows screen displays Click Next d Select Repair your computer e The System Recovery Options screen displays Click Next f Select the appropriate operating system and click Next NOTE Click Load Drivers if controller drives are required g Select Startup Repair h Startup Repair attempts to locate and resolve issues with the computer I When complete click Finish If an issue is discovered follow the onscreen information to resolve the problem Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool For more information see Windows Help and Support Restart the computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD DVD drive is set as the first boot device on the Boot menu Ensure all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are set correctly Remove any recently added hardware and associated software Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter For more information see Windows Help and Support e emo Run Windows Check Disk
49. D If the ODD works properly with alternate discs the original disc is probably defective and should be replaced 3 Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to the ODD See Disassembly Process on page 42 a Check for broken connectors on the drive motherboard and cables b Check for bent or broken pins on the drive motherboard and cable connections c Try an alternate cable if available If the drive works with the new cable the original cable should be replaced 4 Replace the ODD See Disassembly Process on page 42 148 Chapter 4 USB Failure Rightside If the rightside USB port fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Fe assemble the USB B cable ta M B Check USB B to cable swap USB B Check and USB cable LISE B and cable swap MiB Modem Function Failure If the internal Modem fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUS RJ 11 y ellcannected Cannectitu ell Connectitwell Replace Miodem card odem wirewell adem card Chapter 4 149 Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN WiMAX fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace non defective FRUS Start
50. D COMBO 42 007 e ODD BRACKET 33 002 174 Chapter 6 ASSY LCD MODULE 14 WXGA GLARE W ANTENNA 2 CAMERA IMR LED LCD AUO 14 WXGA GLARE B140XW01 VO 0A LF LK 14005 006 220NIT 8MS 500 1 LED LCD AUO 14 WXGA GLARE B140XW01 VO 1A LF LK 14005 008 200 8 5 500 1 LED LCD SAMSUNG 14 WXGA GLARE LTN140AT01 LK 14006 009 G01 LF 220NIT 8 5 500 1 LED LCD LPL 14 WXGA GLARE LP140WH1 TLA1 LF LK 14008 001 220NIT 8 5 500 1 LED LCD CMO 14 WXGA GLARE N140B6 L02 LF LK 1400D 004 220 8 5 400 1 6M PBP02 003 LCD COVER IMR 60 PAA02 005 ANTENNA MAIN R 1X2 50 PAA02 004 ANTENNA AUX L 50 PAA02 005 60 PAA02 006 E mE 33 PAA02 006 Sey ae LVDS CABLE 50 PAA02 007 LCD BRACKET R amp L 33 PAA02 007 if CAMERA 0 3M 57 PAA02 001 ASSY LCD MODULE 14 WXGA GLARE W ANTENNA 6M PBP02 005 3 CAMERA IMR Chapter 6 175 LED LCD AUO 14 WXGA GLARE B140XW01 VO LF LK 14005 006 220NIT 8MS 500 1 LED LCD AUO 14 WXGA GLARE B140XW01 VO LF LK 14005 008 200 8MS 500 1 LED LCD SAMSUNG 14 WXGA GLARE LTN140AT01 LK 14006 009 G01 LF 220NIT 8 5 500 1 LED LCD LPL 14 WXGA GLARE LP140WH1 TLA1 LF LK 14008 001 220NIT 8MS 500 1 LED LCD CMO 14 WXGA GLARE N140B6 L02 LF LK 1400D 004 220NIT 8 5 400 1 LCD COVER IMR 60 PAA02 005 ANTENNA AUX L 50 02 005 ANTENNA MIMO R 3X3 50 02
51. DD PANASONIC Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X UJ880A LF W O bezel SATA AS4240 HLDS NSM8XS ODD HLDS Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X GT20N LF W O bezel SATA AS4240 UMACbk HLDS NSM8XS ODD HLDS Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X GT20N LF W O bezel SATA Windows 7 AS4240 SONY NSM8XS ODD SONY Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X AD 7580S LF W O bezel SATA 54240 SONY NSM8XS ODD SONY Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X AD 7580S LF W O bezel FW FX20 SATA Windows 7 54240 UMACbk PLDS NSM8XS ODD PLDS Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X DS 8A3S LF W O bezel HA18 SATA Windows 7 AS4540 UMACFbk PANASONIC NBDCB4XS ODD PANASONIC BD COMBO 12 7mm Tray DL 4X UJ 130A LF W O bezel SATA 2X Single Layer 4X Double Layer 54540 UMACFbk HLDS NBDCB4XS ODD HLDS BD COMBO 12 7mm Tray DL 4X CT10 LF W O bezel SATA 54540 UMACFbk PLDS NBDCB4XS ODD PLDS BD COMBO 12 7mm Tray DL 4X DS 4E1S LF W O bezel SATA 54540 UMACFbk TOSHIBA NSM8XS ODD TOSHIBA Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X TS L633B LF W O bezel SATA AS4540 UMACFbk TOSHIBA NSM8XS ODD TOSHIBA Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X TS L633B LF W O bezel 2 SATA Windows 7 Appendix B 207 AS4540_UMACFbk PANASONIC NSM8XS ODD PANASONIC Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X UJ880A LF W O bezel SATA AS4540 UMACFbk HLDS NSM8XS ODD HLDS Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X GT20N LF W O bezel SATA AS4540 UMACFbk HLDS NSM8
52. H1 UMACFbk 1 1G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn FP 0 3D HG TH51 AS4540 302G25Mn LINPUSATH1 UMACFEbk 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn FP 0 3D HG TH51 AS4540 303G32Mn W7HP64INATIN1 UMACFbk 2G 1G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn 0 30 HG 561 AS4540 303G32Mn LINPUSAIN1 UMACFbk 2G 1G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R 0 30 HG EN11 AS4540 523G25Mn W7HP64AWW1 UMACFbk 2G 1G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn 0 30 HG 562 AS4540 503G25Mn W7HP64AWW1 UMACFbk 2G 1G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn FP 0 3D HG 562 AS4540 501G16Mn LINPUSAVN1 UMACFbk 1 1G 160 BT 6L2 2 5R CB FP 0 3D HG EN11 AS4540 502G25Mn LINPUSATH1 UMACFbk 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn FP 0 3D HG TH51 AS4540 542G25Mn LINPUSATH1 UMACFEbk 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn FP 0 3D HG TH51 AS4540 522G25Mn LINPUSATH1 UMACFEbk 1 2G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn FP 0 3D HG TH51 AS4540 521G16Mn LINPUSAPH1 UMACFbk 1 1G 160 6L2 2 5R CB FP 0 3D HG EN11 AS4540 521G25Mn LINPUSAPH1 UMACFbk 1 1G 250 6L2 2 5R 0 30 HG EN11 182 183 AS4540 503G32Mn AS4540 503G32Mn AS4540 504G50Bn AS4540 504G50Bn AS4540 521G32Mn AS4540 303G25Mn AS4540 302G25Mn AS4540 503G32Mn AS4540 503G32Mn AS4540 503G32Mn AS4540 503G32Mn AS4540 503G32Mn AS4540 503G32Mn AS4540 521G25Mn AS4540 522G32Mn AS4540 302G25Mn AS4540 302G25Mn PA PA PA PA AAP AAP NA PA PA PA PA PA PA AAP AAP PA PA AC
53. HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400RPM 320GB MK3255GSX KH 32004 002 LIBRA SATA LF F W FG011J HDD HGST 2 5 5400RPM 320GB HTS545032B9A300 KH 32007 007 PANTHER B SATA LF F W C60F HDD WD 2 5 5400RPM 320GB WD3200BEVT 22ZCT0O KH 32008 013 ML160 SATA LF F W 11 01A11 HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 320GB ST9320325AS KH 32001 017 Wyatt SATA LF F W 0001SDM1 HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400RPM 500GB 5 9500325 5 KH 50001 011 WYATT SATA LF F W 0001SDM1 HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400RPM 500GB MK5055GSX KH 50004 001 LIBRA SATA LF F W FG001J 172 Chapter 6 HDD WD 2 5 5400RPM 500GB WD5000BEVT 22ZAT0 KH 50008 013 ML250 SATA LF F W 01 01A01 Keyboard KEYBOARD ACER AC4T JV40 INTERNAL 14 KB 1140A 058 STANDARD 86KS BLACK US INTERNATIONAL TEXTURE KEYBOARD ACER JV40 INTERNAL 14 KB 1140A 043 STANDARD 86KS BLACK GREEK TEXTURE KEYBOARD ACER JV40 INTERNAL 14 KB 1140A 034 STANDARD 86 5 BLACK ARABIC TEXTURE KEYBOARD ACER JV40 INTERNAL 14 KB 1140A 038 STANDARD 86KS BLACK CHINESE TEXTURE KEYBOARD ACER JV40 INTERNAL 14 KB 1140A 050 STANDARD 86KS BLACK RUSSIAN TEXTURE KEYBOARD ACER JV40 INTERNAL 14 KB 1140A 055 STANDARD 86KS BLACK THAILAND TEXTURE KEYBOARD ACER JV40 INTERNAL 14 KB 1140A 059 STANDARD 86KS BLACK US INTERNATIONAL W HEBREW TEXTURE KEYBOARD ACER JV40 INTERNAL 14 KB 1140A 057 STANDARD 87KS BLACK UK TEXTURE KEYBOARD ACER JV40 INTERNAL 14 KB 1140A 042 STANDARD 87 5 BLACK GERMAN TEX
54. HG 551 AS4540 303G25Mn W7HP64EMATXCS3 UMACbk 2G 1G 250 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG 61 AS4540 303G25Mn W7HP64EMATXC2 MC UMACbk 2G 1G 250 6L2 2 5R CB bgn O 3D HG XC21 AS4540 302G25Mn EM W7HP64EMATEA4 MC UMACbk 2 1G 250 6L2 2 5R CB bgn O 3D HG ENS AS4540 302G25Mn EM W7HP64EMATCL3 MC UMACbk 2 1G 250 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG 551 AS4540 302G25Mn EM W7HP64EMATEA1 MC UMACbk 2 1G 250 6L2 2 5R CB_bgn_0 3D_HG_ES51 184 185 AS4540 302G25Mn AS4540 302G25Mn AS4540 303G25Mn 54540 501G25Mn AS4540 504G50Mn AS4540 503G32Mn AS4540 504G32Mn AS4540 501G25Mn AS4540 503G32Mn AS4540 322G32Mn AS4540 502G32Mn AS4540 302G32Mn AS4540 502G25Mn AS4540 503G32Mn PA PA PA AAP PA PA PA AAP PA NA AAP AAP AAP PA ACLA Spanish ACLA Portuguese ACLA Portuguese ACLA Portuguese ACLA Portuguese ACLA Spanish Thailand Thailand Thailand 02 031 02 030 01 001 LX PFNOC 009 LX PFNOC 014 LX PFN02 022 LX PFNO02 028 02 029 02 025 013 AS4540 302G25Mn W7HP64EMATEA3 MC UMACbk 2 1G 250 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG 2551 AS4540 302G25Mn EM W7HP64EMATXCS3 MC UMACbk 2 16 250 6L2 2 5R CB bgn 0 30 HG 61 AS4540 303G25Mn EM W7HB64EMATXC2 MC UMACbk 2G 1G 250 6L2 2 5R CB bgn O 3D HG XC21
55. IBA 2 5 5400rpm 500GB MK5055GSX Libra SATA LF F W FG001J AS4540 UMACFbk HGST N500GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 500GB HTS545050B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F W C60F AS4540 UMACFbk WD N500GB5 4KS HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 500GB WDS5000BEVT 22ZATO ML250 SATA LF F W 01 01A01 AS4540_UMACbk SEAGATE N160GB5 4KS HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 160GB 579160314 5 Wyatt SATA LF F W 0001SDM1 UMACbk N160GB5 4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 160GB MK1655GSX Libra SATA LF F W FG0O11J mulli indi N160GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 160GB HTS545016B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F W C60F AS4540_UMACbk WD N160GB5 4KS HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 160GB WD1600BEVT 22ZCTO ML160 SATA LF F W 11 01A11 AS4540 UMACbk SEAGATE N250GB5 4KS HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 250GB 579250315 5 Wyatt SATA LF F W 0001SDM1 M UMACbk N250GB5 4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 250GB MK2555GSX Libra SATA LF F W FG001J EE UMACbk nnlli N250GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 250GB HTS545025B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F W C60F AS4540 UMACbk N250GB5 4KS HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 250GB WD2500BEVT 22ZCTO ML160 SATA LF F W 11 01A11 AS4540 UMACbk SEAGATE N320GB5 4KS HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 320GB 579320325 5 Wyatt SATA LF F W 0001SDM1 AS4540_UMACbk TOSHIBA N320GB5 4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 320GB MK3255GSX Libra SATA LF F W FG011d 54540 HGST N320GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 320GB HTS545032B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F W C60F AS4540 UMACbk WD N320GB5 4KS HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 320GB WD3200BE
56. IDE ATA ATAPI controllers then right click ATA Device 0 Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab Ensure that the Enable DMA box is checked and click OK d Repeat for the other ATA Devices shown if applicable Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Restart the computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility 2 Check that the drive is detected in the ATAPI Model field on the Information page NOTE Check that the entry is identical to one of the ODDs specified in Hardware Specifications and Configurations on page 15 3 off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to the ODD See Disassembly Process on page 42 a Check for broken connectors on the drive motherboard and cables b Check for bent or broken pins on the drive motherboard and cable connections Try an alternate cable if available If the drive works with the new cable the original cable should be replaced Reseat the drive ensuring and all cables are connected correctly Replace the ODD See Disassembly Process on page 42 Drive Read Failure If discs cannot be read when inserted in the drive perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Remove and clean the failed disc 2 Retry reading the CD or DVD d Testthe drive using other discs e Play a DVD movie f Listen to a music C
57. IOS 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 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 NOTE The steps are only for clearing BIOS Password Supervisor Password and User Password 164 Chapter 5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed BIOS Recovery Hotkey The system provides a function hotkey Fn Esc for enable BIOS Recovery process when system is powered on during BIOS POST To use this func
58. IVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X AD 7580S LF W O bezel FW FX20 SATA Windows 7 54540 UMACbk PLDS NSM8XS ODD PLDS Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X DS 8A3S LF W O bezel HA18 SATA Windows 7 Southbridge Chipset 54240 UMACbk AMDSB710 AMD SB710 AS4540 UMACFbk AMDSB710 AMD SB710 AS4540 UMACbk AMDSB710 AMD SB710 AS4240_UMACbk McAfee Antivirus application McAfee 208 Appendix B ASA540_UMACFOK Antius application McAfee AS4540_UMACbk McAfee Antivirus application McAfee WLAN AS4240 UMACbk Foxconn 3rd WiFi 1x2 Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN BGN 54240 UMACbk Foxconn 3rd WiFi 1x2 Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink BGN RT2700E 1x2 BGN AS4240 UMACbk QMI 3rd WiFi 1x2 QMI Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN BGN EM303 54240 UMACbk Foxconn 3rd WiFi 1x2 Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN BGN HM 54540 UMACFbk Foxconn 3rd WiFi 1x2 Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN BGN 54540 UMACFbk Foxconn 3rd WiFi 1x2 Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink BGN RT2700E 1x2 BGN 54540 UMACFbk QMI 3rd WiFi 1x2 QMI Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN BGN EM303 54540 UMACFbk Foxconn 3rd WiFi 1x2 Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN BGN HM 54540 UMACbk Foxconn 3rd WiFi 1x2 Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN BGN 54540 UMACbk Foxconn 3rd WiFi 1x2 Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink BGN RT2700E 1x2 BGN AS4540 UMACbk QMI 3rd WiFi 1x2 QMI
59. LA Portuguese ACLA Portuguese ACLA Portuguese ACLA Portuguese India USA USA ACLA Portuguese Chile 02 042 02 041 LX PFNOC 020 AS4540 503G32Mn LINPUSAXC2 UMACbk 2G 1 G 320 6L2 2 5R CB_bgn_0 3D_HG_EN62 AS4540 503G32Mn LINPUSAXC3 UMACbk 2G 1G 320 6L2 2 5R CB_bgn_0 3D_HG_EN61 AS4540 504G50Bn LINPUSAXC2 UMACbk 2 2G 500 L 6L2 2 5R CB bgn 0 30 HG 62 AS4540 504G50Bn LINPUSAXC3 UMACbk 2 2G 500 L 6L2 2 5R 0 30 HG 61 AS4540 521G32Mn LINPUSAMY 1 UMACbk 1 1G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG 11 AS4540 303G25Mn LINPUSAIN1 UMACbk 2G 1G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn O 3D HG EN 11 AS4540 302G25Mn LINPUSACN1 MC UMACbk 1 2G 250 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG ENS AS4540 503G32Mn W7HP64ATUS 1 MC UMACbk 2G 1G 320 6L2 2 5R CB bgn 0 30 HG FRB5 AS4540 503G32Mn W7HP64ATUS 1 MC UMACbk 2G 1G 320 6L2 2 5R CB bgn O 3D HG FRB2 AS4540 503G32Mn W7HP64ATUS 1 MC UMACbk 2G 1G 320 6L2 2 5R CB bgn O 3D HG FRB1 AS4540 503G32Mn W7HP64ATCA2 MC UMACbk 2G 1G 320 6L2 2 5R CB_bgn_0 3D_HG_FR84 AS4540 503G32Mn W7HP64ATCA2 MC UMACbk 2G 1G 320 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG 81 AS4540 503G32Mn W7HP64ATCA2 MC UMACbk 2G 1G 320 6L2 2 5R CB_bgn_0 3D_HG_FR82 AS4540 521G25Mn LINPUSAMY 1 UMACbk 1 1G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn O 3D HG EN 11 AS4540 522G32Mn EM W7HP64EMATMY1 MC UMACbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB O 3D HG 561 AS4540 302G25Mn EM W7HP64EMAT
60. LACK BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE KB 1140A 036 TEXTURE KEYBOARD ACER JV40 INTERNAL 14 KB 1140A 037 STANDARD 87KS BLACK 7 TEXTURE KEYBOARD ACER JV40 INTERNAL 14 KB 1140A 046 STANDARD 91KS BLACK JAPANESE TEXTURE CPU AMD M300 2 0G 1M 35W Caspian 2 300 CPU AMD M320 2 1G 1M 35W Caspian 002 320 CPU AMD Turionll M500 2 26 1M 35W 002 500 CPU AMD Turionll M520 2 36 1M 35W 002 520 CPU AMD Turion M600 2 49 2M 35W Caspian AMD Turion M600 2 4G 2M 35W CPU AMD Turion M600 2 4G 2M 35W Caspian 002 600 CPU AMD Turion 620 2 5G 2M 35W Caspian 002 620 CPU AMD Turion M640 2 6G 2M 35W Caspian 002 640 ODD SUPER MULTI DRIVE MODULE 6M PJE02 001 ODD TOSHIBA Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X KU 00801 036 TS L633B LF W O bezel 02 SATA Windows 7 ODD SONY Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X AD KU 0080E 030 7580S LF W O bezel FW FX20 SATA Windows 7 ODD PLDS Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X DS KU 0080F 008 8A3S LF W O bezel HA18 SATA Windows 7 ODD HLDS Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X KU 0080D 048 GT30N LF W O bezel SATA HF Windows 7 Mmmm BEZEL SULPER MULTI 42 nee 006 ODD BRACKET 33 002 ODD BD COMBO MODULE 6M PJE02 002 ODD PLDS BD COMBO 12 7mm Tray DL 4X DS 4E1S KO 0040F 003 LF W O bezel SATA Windows 7 Super Multidrive Combo Drive 2 50 BEZEL B
61. LEDI4WXGAG_ UMA xs4sa0 Soacsan NIMSOD NLEDT4WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SOZGBIG SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 Appendix A 190 AS4540 541G16Mn 540 NLED14WXGAG U 4540 601 16 ATUM600 NLED14WXGAG AS4540 323G25Mn AAM320 NLED14WXGAG SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS4540 322G32Mn NSM8XS AS4540 302G32Mn NSM8XS AS4540 302G32Mn N320GB5 4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS4540 302G32Mn N320GB5 4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS4540 302G32Mn NSM8XS AS4540 302G32Mn NSM8XS AS4540 301G32Mn NSM8XS AS4540 322G32Mn NSM8XS AS4540 302G32Mn N320GB5 4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS4540 604G32Mn N320GB5 4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS4540 524G32Mn N320GB5 4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS4540 504G32Mn N320GB5 4KS NSM8XS AS4540 642G50Mn 5 8 5 McAfee AS4540 622G50Mn 5 8 5 McAfee AS4540 602G50Mn N McAfee N N N N N N McAfee lt gt AS4540 522G50Mn N500GB5 4KS NSM8xS McAfee AS4540 602G50Mn NSM8XS AS4540 642G32Mn NSM8XS AS4540 622G32Mn NSM8XS ASISAPSO2GNAS N nems NN ASIMOGOIGNNMS N wo _ NN N2SOGBSAKS N n N N NN 1 Appendix A Z Z 2 AS4540 303G32Mn N320GB5 4KS AS4540 303G32Mn N320GB5 4KS AS4540 523G25Mn N250GB5 4KS
62. LX PFN02 026 02 002 02 001 02 003 02 006 02 005 02 004 AS4540 503G32Mn W7HP64EMATEA3 MC UMACbk 2G 1G 320 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG 2551 AS4540 503G32Mn W7HP64EMATXC3 MC UMACbk 2G 1G 320 6L2 2 5R CB_bgn_0 3D_HG_EN61 AS4540 503G32Mn W7HP64EMATEA4 MC UMACbk 2G 1G 320 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG ENS AS4540 502G32Mn W7HP64ATSG1 MC UMACbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG 561 AS4540 502G32Mn W7HP64INATIN 1 MC UMACbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB O 3D HG 561 AS4540 502G32Mn W7HP64ATAU1 MC UMACbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG 561 AS4540 302G32Mn W7HP64ATAU1 MC UMACbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB O 3D HG 561 AS4540 302G32Mn W7HP64ATSG1 MC UMACbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG 561 AS4540 302G32Mn W7HP64INATIN 1 MC UMACbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG 561 AS4540 302G32Mn EM W7HP64EMATID1 MC UMACbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG 1021 AS4540 302G32Mn EM W7HP64EMATMY1 MC UMACbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG 561 AS4540 302G32Mn EM W7HP64EMATVN1 MC UMACbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG 561 AS4540 302G32Mn W7HP64EMATPH1 UMACbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn 0 30 HG ESe61 AS4540 502G32Mn EM W7HP64EMATMY1 MC UMACbk 1 2G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG 561 AS4540 502G32Mn EM W7HP64EMATVN1 MC UMACbk 1 2G 320 BT
63. MICRON SO DIMM DDRII 667 1GB MT8HTF12864HDY 667G1 LF 64 16 0 065um AS4540_UMACbk SAMSUNG SO1GBII6 Memory SAMSUNG SO DIMM DDRII 667 1GB M470T2864EH3 CE6 LF 64 16 0 055um AS4540_UMACbk HYNIX SO1GBII6 Memory HYNIX SO DIMM DDRII 667 1GB HYMP112S64CP6 Y5 LF AS4540_UMACbk NANYA SO2GBII6 Memory NANYA SO DIMM DDRII 667 2GB NT2GT64U8HDOBN 3C LF 12878 0 07um AS4540_UMACbk MICRON SO2GBII6 Memory MICRON SO DIMM DDRII 667 2GB MT16HTF25664HY 667G1 LF 12878 0 065um 206 Appendix B AS4540_UMACbk SAMSUNG SO2GBII6 Memory SAMSUNG SO DIMM DDRII 667 2GB M470T5663EH3 CE6 LF 128 8 0 055um AS4540 UMACbk HYNIX SO2GBII6 Memory HYNIX SO DIMM DDRII 667 2GB HYMP125S64CP8 Y5 LF 54240 Foxconn Fox Con MC4Z Foxconn Conexant Unizion 1 5 3 3v AUS 1 5 3 3V Aus T60M955 0x AS4540 UMACFbk Foxconn Fox Con MC4Z Foxconn Conexant Unizion 1 5 3 3v AUS 1 5 3 3V Aus T60M955 0x AS4540 Foxconn Fox Con MCAZ Foxconn Conexant Unizion 1 5 3 3v AUS 1 5 3 3V Aus T60M955 0x Northbridge Chipset AS4240 UMACbk AMDRS880M AMD RS880M w HDCP EEPROM AMD AS4540_UMACFbk AMD AMDRS880M AMD 5880 w HDCP EEPROM MD 54540 UMACbk AMDRS880M AMD RS880M w HDCP EEPROM AS4240 UMACbk TOSHIBA NSM8XS ODD TOSHIBA Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X TS L633B LF W O bezel SATA 54240 UMACbk TOSHIBA NSM8XS ODD TOSHIBA Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X TS L633B LF W O bezel 2 SATA Windows 7 AS4240 UMACbk PANASONIC NSM8xS O
64. NNA MIMO R 3X3 50 PAA02 006 LCD BEZEL W O CMOS 60 PAA02 007 Chapter 6 177 CAMERA BRACKET 33 PAA02 006 LVDS CABLE W O CMOS 50 PBC02 001 a LCD BRACKET R amp L 33 PAA02 007 Mainboard MAINBOARD AS4540 AS4240 ATI SB710 LF FOR 2 001 MAINBOARD AS4540G ATI 58710 LF FOR DISCRETE MB PFLO2 001 M92 CPU THERMAL MODULE DIS 60 2 001 CPU THERMAL MODULE UMA 60 PJE02 001 MIC SET W CABLE 23 PAA02 001 SPEAKER 23 PAA02 002 Miscellaneous tCOSCREWRUBER 47PAMPOU L6DSCREWRUBBERMDDLE 47PARQBOU4 Screw List BEEN SCREW M1 98D 3 0L K 4 6D 0 8T ZK 86 PAA02 001 SCREW M2 46D 3 0L 5 5D 0 8T ZK 86 PAA02 002 MEER SCREW M2 5D 5L K 5 5D ZK NL CR3 86 PAA02 003 SOREWMZSDIDDLKSSDZKNLORS 86PAA02004 _ 884208 _ J soRewnso0 sl 8844020 SOREWMZSDSALKEDNI 178 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 179 AS4240 122G25Mn AS4240 121G32Mn AS4240 101G32Mn AS4240 121G25Mn AS4240 101G25Mn AS4540 322G32Mn AS4540 302G32Mn AS4540 302G32Mn AS4540 302G32Mn AS4540 302G32Mn AS4540 302G32Mn AS4540 301G32Mn AS4540 322G32Mn AS4540 302G32Mn Appendix A Aspire 4540 4240 Series Model Definition and Configuration AS4240 122G25Mn W7HP64AWW1 MC UMACbk 2 1G 250 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn 0 30 HG ES62 AS4240 121G32Mn LINPUSATH 1 UMACbk 1 1G 320 BT 6L2 2 5R CB bgn O 3D HG TH51 AS4240 101G32Mn LINPUS
65. New Password Confirm New Password Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to Clear 4 When you have changed the settings press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 2 27 Changing a Password 1 Use the and 4 keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key The Set Password box appears oet Supervisor Password Enter Current Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter Type a password in the Enter New Password field Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field 4 Press Enter After setting the password the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set 5 If desired you can enable the Password on boot parameter 6 When you are done press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility If the verification is OK the screen will display as following The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter If the current password entered does not match the actual current password the screen will show you the Setup Warning Setup Warning Invalid Password Continue If the new password and confirm new password strings do not ma
66. RUs Check MB SFK cable 142 omnl Speaker Swap M B He assermhbhle the cable to M B Speaker Chapter 4 Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Reboot the computer 2 Navigate to Start gt Control Panel System and Maintenance Device Manager Check the Device Manager to determine that The device is properly installed There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts No hardware is listed under Other Devices Roll back the audio driver to the previous version if updated recently Remove and reinstall the audio driver Ensure that all volume controls are set mid range a Click the volume icon on the taskbar and drag the slider to 50 Ensure that the volume is not muted b Click Mixer to verify that other audio applications are set to 50 and not muted 6 Navigate to Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Ensure that Speakers are selected as the default audio device green check mark NOTE If Speakers does not show right click on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices clear by default 7 Select Speakers and click Configure to start Speaker Setup Follow the onscreen prompts to configure the speakers Remove and recently installed hardware or software Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore If the issue
67. Removing the Lower Covers 46 Removing the WLAN Module 48 Removing the DIMM 50 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 51 Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module 53 Main Unit Disassembly Process 55 Main Unit Disassembly 55 Removing the Hinge Covers 56 Removing the Switch Cover 57 Removing the Keyboard 59 Removing the Speaker 60 VII Table of Contents Removing the LCD Module 62 Removing the Upper Cover 67 Removing the Finger Print Reader 70 Removing the TouchPad Bracket 72 Removing the RTC Battery 74 Removing the Bluetooth 0 75 Removing the USB Board 5 s202 240254 Era we Bos ou 77 Removing the Modem Module 78 Removing the Mainboard 80 Removing the RJ 11 Port
68. TURE KEYBOARD ACER JV40 INTERNAL 14 KB 1140A 054 STANDARD 87KS BLACK SWISS G TEXTURE KEYBOARD ACER AC4T JV40 INTERNAL 14 KB 1140A 035 STANDARD 87KS BLACK BELGIUM TEXTURE KEYBOARD ACER AC4T JV40 INTERNAL 14 KB 1140A 039 STANDARD 87KS BLACK DANISH TEXTURE KEYBOARD ACER JV40 INTERNAL 14 KB 1140A 045 STANDARD 87KS BLACK ITALIAN TEXTURE KEYBOARD ACER JV40 INTERNAL 14 KB 1140A 041 STANDARD 87KS BLACK FRENCH TEXTURE KEYBOARD ACER JV40 INTERNAL 14 KB 1140A 044 STANDARD 87KS BLACK HUNGARIAN TEXTURE KEYBOARD ACER JV40 INTERNAL 14 KB 1140A 048 STANDARD 87KS BLACK NORWEGIAN TEXTURE KEYBOARD ACER JV40 INTERNAL 14 1140 049 STANDARD 87KS BLACK PORTUGUESE TEXTURE KEYBOARD ACER JV40 INTERNAL 14 KB 1140A 052 STANDARD 87KS BLACK SPANISH TEXTURE KEYBOARD ACER JV40 INTERNAL 14 KB 1140A 056 STANDARD 87KS BLACK TURKISH TEXTURE KEYBOARD ACER JV40 INTERNAL 14 KB 1140A 053 STANDARD 87KS BLACK SWEDEN TEXTURE KEYBOARD ACER JV40 INTERNAL 14 1140 051 STANDARD 87KS BLACK SLO CRO TEXTURE KEYBOARD ACER JV40 INTERNAL 14 KB 1140A 047 STANDARD 87KS BLACK NORDIC TEXTURE Chapter 6 173 KEYBOARD ACER JV40 INTERNAL 14 KB 1140A 040 STANDARD 87KS BLACK FR ARABIC TEXTURE KEYBOARD ACER JV40 INTERNAL 14 KB 1140A 060 STANDARD 87KS BLACK US W CANADIAN FRENCH TEXTURE KEYBOARD ACER JV40 INTERNAL 14 STANDARD 87KS B
69. UNG SO DIMM DDRII 667 1GB M470T2864EH3 CE6 LF 64 16 0 055um 54240 UMACbk HYNIX SO1GBII6 Memory HYNIX SO DIMM DDRII 667 1GB HYMP112S64CP6 Y5 LF AS4240_UMACbk NANYA SO2GBII6 Memory NANYA SO DIMM DDRII 667 2GB NT2GT64U8HDOBN 3C LF 128 8 0 07um AS4240 UMACbk MICRON SO2GBII6 Memory MICRON SO DIMM DDRII 667 2GB MT16HTF25664HY 667G1 LF 128 8 0 065um 54240 UMACbk SAMSUNG SO2GBII6 Memory SAMSUNG SO DIMM DDRII 667 2GB M470T5663EH3 CE6 LF 128 8 0 055um 54240 UMACbk HYNIX SO2GBII6 Memory HYNIX SO DIMM DDRII 667 2GB HYMP125S64CP8 Y5 LF AS4540_UMACFbk NANYA SO1GBII6 Memory NANYA SO DIMM DDRII 667 1GB NT1GT64UH8DOFN 3C LF 64716 0 07um AS4540_UMACFbk MICRON SO1GBII6 Memory MICRON SO DIMM DDRII 667 1GB MT8HTF12864HDY 667G1 LF 64 16 0 065um AS4540_UMACFbk SAMSUNG SO1GBII6 Memory SAMSUNG SO DIMM DDRII 667 1GB M470T2864EH3 CE6 LF 64 16 0 055um AS4540 UMACFbk HYNIX SO1GBII6 Memory HYNIX SO DIMM DDRII 667 1GB HYMP112S64CP6 Y5 LF AS4540_UMACFbk NANYA SO2GBII6 Memory NANYA SO DIMM DDRII 667 2GB NT2GT64U8HDOBN 3C LF 128 8 0 07um AS4540_UMACFbk MICRON SO2GBII6 Memory MICRON SO DIMM DDRII 667 2GB MT16HTF25664HY 667G1 LF 128 8 0 065um AS4540_UMACFbk SAMSUNG SO2GBII6 Memory SAMSUNG SO DIMM DDRII 667 2GB M470T5663EH3 CE6 LF 128 8 0 055um AS4540_UMACFbk HYNIX SO2GBII6 Memory HYNIX SO DIMM DDRII 667 2GB HYMP125S64CP8 Y5 LF AS4540_UMACbk NANYA SO1GBII6 Memory NANYA SO DIMM DDRII 667 1GB NT1GT64UH8DOFN 3C LF 64 16 0 07um AS4540_UMACbk MICRON SO1GBII6 Memory
70. VT 22ZCTO ML160 SATA LF F W 11 01A11 AS4540 UMACbk SEAGATE N500GB5 4KS HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 500GB ST9500325AS Wyatt SATA LF F W 0001SDM1 AS4540_UMACbk TOSHIBA N500GB5 4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 500GB MK5055GSX Libra SATA LF F W FG001J AS4540_UMACbk HGST N500GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 500GB HTS545050B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F W C60F 204 Appendix B WD N500GB5 4KS AS4540_UMACbk HDD WD 2 5 5400 500GB WDS5000BEVT 22ZATO ML250 SATA LF F W 01 01A01 Keyboard AS4240 UMACbk ACER ACAT Keyboard ACER JV40 Internal 14 Standard Black Texture AS4540 UMACFbk ACER ACAT Keyboard ACER ACAT JV40 Internal 14 Standard Black Texture AS4540 UMACbk ACER ACAT Keyboard ACER JV40 Internal 14 Standard Black Texture LAN AS4240_UMACbk AR8131L Atheros AR8131L 54540 AR8131L Atheros AR8131L 54540 UMACbk AR8131L Atheros AR8131L AS4240_UMACbk NLED14WXGAG LED LCD AUO 14 WXGA Glare B140XW01 VO OA LF 220nit 8ms 500 1 AS4240_UMACbk NLED14WXGAG LED LCD AUO 14 WXGA Glare B140XW01 LF 200nit 8ms 500 1 54240 UMACbk SAMSUNG NLED14WXGAG LED LCD SAMSUNG 14 WXGA Glare LTN140AT01 G01 LF 220nit 8ms 500 1 AS4240 UMACbk NLED14WXGAG LED LCD LPL 14 WXGA Glare LP140WH1 TLA1 LF 220nit 8ms 500 1 AS4240 UMACbk NLED14WXGAG LED LCD CMO 14 WXGA Glare N140B6 LO2 LF 220nit 8ms 400 1 AS4240_UMACbk CMO NLED14WXGAG LED LCD 14 WXGA Glare N140B6 02 C2 LF 22
71. XC2 MC UMACbk 2 16 250 6L2 2 5R CB bgn O 3D HG XC21 AS4540 302G25Mn LINPUSACL3 UMACbk 2 1G 250 6L2 2 5R CB_bgn_0 3D_HG_EN61 Appendix A AS4540 302G25Mn AS4540 302G25Mn AS4540 302G25Mn AS4540 302G25Mn AS4540 302G25Mn AS4540 303G25Mn AS4540 303G25Mn AS4540 303G25Mn AS4540 303G25Mn AS4540 303G25Mn AS4540 303G25Mn AS4540 302G25Mn AS4540 302G25Mn AS4540 302G25Mn Appendix A ACLA Spanish ACLA Spanish ACLA Spanish ACLA Portuguese ACLA Portuguese ACLA Spanish ACLA Spanish ACLA Spanish ACLA Portuguese ACLA Portuguese ACLA Spanish ACLA Spanish LX PFNO02 032 AS4540 302G25Mn LINPUSAEA4 UMACbk 2 1G 250 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG 62 AS4540 302G25Mn 1 UMACbk 2 1G 250 6L2 2 5R CB_bgn_0 3D_HG_EN62 AS4540 302G25Mn LINPUSAEA3 UMACbk 2 1G 250 6L2 2 5R CB_bgn_0 3D_HG_EN61 AS4540 302G25Mn LINPUSAXC2 UMACbk 2 1G 250 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG 62 AS4540 302G25Mn LINPUSAXC3 UMACbk 2 1G 250 6L2 2 5R CB_bgn_0 3D_HG_EN61 AS4540 303G25Mn W7HP64EMATCL3 MC UMACbk 2G 1G 250 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG 551 AS4540 303G25Mn W7HP64EMATEA4 MC UMACbk 2G 1G 250 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30 HG ENS AS4540 303G25Mn EM W7HP64EMATEA1 MC UMACbk 2G 1G 250 6L2 2 5R CB_bgn_0 3D_HG_ES51 AS4540 303G25Mn W7HP64EMATEA3 MC UMACbk 2G 1G 250 6L2 2 5R CB 0 30
72. XS ODD HLDS Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X GT20N LF W O bezel SATA Windows 7 AS4540 UMACFbk SONY NSM8XS ODD SONY Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X AD 7580S LF W O bezel SATA AS4540 UMACFbk SONY NSM8XS ODD SONY Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X AD 7580S LF W O bezel FW FX20 SATA Windows 7 AS4540 UMACFbk PLDS NSM8XS ODD PLDS Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X DS 8A3S LF W O bezel HA18 SATA Windows 7 AS4540_UMACbk PANASONIC NBDCB4XS ODD PANASONIC BD COMBO 12 7mm Tray DL 4X UJ 130A LF W O bezel SATA 2X Single Layer 4X Double Layer AS4540_UMACbk HLDS NBDCB4XS ODD HLDS BD COMBO 12 7mm Tray DL 4X CT10 LF W O bezel SATA AS4540_UMACbk PLDS NBDCB4XS ODD PLDS BD COMBO 12 7mm Tray DL 4X DS 4E1S LF W O bezel SATA AS4540_UMACbk TOSHIBA NSM8XS ODD TOSHIBA Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X TS L633B LF W O bezel SATA 54540 TOSHIBA NSM8XS ODD TOSHIBA Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X TS L633B LF W O bezel ACO2 SATA Windows 7 54540 UMACbk PANASONIC NSM8XS ODD PANASONIC Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X UJ880A LF W O bezel SATA 54540 HLDS NSM8XS ODD HLDS Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X GT20N LF W O bezel SATA 54540 UMACbk HLDS NSM8XS ODD HLDS Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X GT20N LF W O bezel CP03 SATA Windows 7 54540 SONY NSM8XS ODD SONY Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray DL 8X AD 7580S LF W O bezel SATA AS4540_UMACbk SONY NSM8XS ODD SONY Super Multi DR
73. ad Bracket 6 Remove the TouchPad Bracket from the Upper Cover Chapter 3 73 Removing the RTC Battery IMPORTANT Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries The RTC Battery is soldered to the Mainboard To replace the battery solder the new battery to the connections shown KALGO LA 4921P 2 0 2 ei 2008 12 31 MADE IM CHINA 74 Chapter 3 Removing the Bluetooth Module 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 67 2 Remove the adhesive tape securing the cable to the Lower Cover 3 Disconnect the cable from the Bluetooth Module 4 Disconnect the cable from the Mainboard Chapter 3 19 5 Remove the single securing screw and remove the module from the chassis Bluetooth Module 76 Chapter 3 Removing the USB Board 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 67 2 Open the FFC securing latch and remove the cable from the Mainboard connector Se Sus Scewlype USB Board M2 5 3 1 4 Remove the USB Board from the Lower Cover MAY LT TIT APOT D mes 3 Chapter 3 77 Removing the Modem Module 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 67 2 Remove the adhesive tape securing the cable to the Modem 4 Lift the Modem Module clear of the Mainboard as shown TEE E Uu dE LE 8 wi nd E uL 78 Chapter 3 5 Tur
74. any stored power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for 10 seconds Reconnect the power and reboot the computer Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is by pressing Fn F5 on this model If the POST or video appears on the external display see LCD Failure on page 141 Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations Remove any memory cards and CD DVD discs Restart the computer If the computer boots correctly add the devices one by one until the failure point is discovered Reseat the memory modules Remove the drives see Disassembly Process on page 42 If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 211 Chapter 4 139 Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 2 9 10 11 Reboot the computer If permanent vertical horizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location the LCD is faulty and should be replaced See Disassembly Process on page 42 If extensive pixel damage is present different colored spots in the same locations on the screen the LCD is faulty and should be replaced See Disassembly Process on page 42 Adjust the brightness to its highest level See the User Manual for instructions on adjusting settings NOTE Ensure th
75. ard LCD assembly Chapter 4 POST Codes Tables These tables describe the POST codes and descriptions during the POST Sec EVICTION MODE DEBUG EQU 1 CommonpPlatform sec la32 SecCore inc MTRR setup Enable cache Establish cache tags Enter NEM Place the BSP in No Fill mode set CRO CD 1 CRO NW 0 Cache Init Finished M emory DEBUG BIOS equ 1 Chipset Alviso MemoryInitAsm I A32 IMEMORY INC 0 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x06 0x07 0x08 0x09 0x10 0x11 0x12 0x13 0x14 0x15 0x16 0x17 0x18 First memory check point Enable MCHBAR Check for DRAM initialization interrupt and reset fail Verify all DIMMs are DDR3 and unbuffered Detect an improper warm reset and handle Detect if ECC SO DIMMs are present in the system Verify all DIMMs are single or double sided and not asymmetric Verify all DIMMs are x8 or x16 width Find acommon CAS latency between the DIMMS and the MCH Determine the memory frequency and CAS latency to program Determine the smallest common TRAS for all DIMMs Determine the smallest common for all DIMMs Determine the smallest common TRCD for all DIMMs Determine the smallest refresh period for all DIMMs Verify burst length of 8 is supported by all DIMMs Determine the smallest tWR supported by all DIMMs Determine DIMM size parameters Program the correct system memory frequency Determine and set the mode of operation for the memory channels 0x19 Program clock crossing r
76. aspian 54240 SMPM120 CPU AMD SempronM M120 2 1G 512K 25W AS4540 UMACFbk AMD AAM300 CPU AMD Athlonll M300 2 0G 1M 35W Caspian AS4540_UMACFbk AMD AAM320 CPU AMD Athlonll M320 2 1G 1M 35W Caspian AMD MD ASSAY UMAGFUK AMD 0 CBU AMD Turion 5402 46 1M 350 54540 UMACFbk ATUM600 CPU AMD Turion M600 2 4G 2M 35W Caspian Appendix B 201 ATUM620 CPU AMD Turion M620 2 5G 2M 35W Caspian ATUM640 CPU AMD Turion M640 2 6G 2M 35W Caspian AAM300 CPU AMD Athlonll M300 2 0G 1M 35W Caspian 54540 UMACbk AAM320 CPU AMD Athlonll M320 2 1G 1M 35W Caspian AS4540_UMACbk AAM340 CPU AMD Athlonll M340 2 2G 1M 35W AS4540 UMACFbk 54540 UMACbk 500 CPU AMD Turionll 500 2 2G 1M 35W AS4540 UMACFbk AS4540 UMACbk AS4540 UMACbk ATM520 CPU AMD Turionll M520 2 3G 1M 35W AS4540_UMACbk ATM540 CPU AMD Turionll M540 2 4G 1M 35W 54540 UMACbk ATUM600 CPU AMD Turion M600 2 4G 2M 35W Caspian 54540 UMACbk ATUM620 CPU AMD Turion M620 2 5G 2M 35W Caspian AS4540_UMACbk ATUM640 CPU AMD Turion M640 2 6G 2M 35W Caspian Finger Print Reader AS4540G M92XT51 Authentec AES1610 Authentec AES1610 2CFbk 54540 UMACFbk Authentec AES1610 Authentec AES1610 AS4240 UMACbk SEAGATE N160GB5 4KS HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 160GB ST9160314AS Wyatt SATA LF F W 0001SDM 1 AS4240 UMACbk TOSHIBA N160GB5 4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 160GB MK1655GSX Libra SATA LF FG011J 54240 HGST N160GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 1
77. at the computer is not running on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness If the display is too dim at the highest brightness setting the LCD is faulty and should be replaced See Disassembly Process on page 42 Check the display resolution is correctly configured a Minimize or close all Windows b If display size is only abnormal an application check the view settings and control mouse wheel zoom feature in the application c If desktop display resolution is not normal right click on the desktop and select Personalize Display Settings d Click and drag the Resolution slider to the desired resolution e Click Apply and check the display Readjust if necessary Roll back the video driver to the previous version if updated Remove and reinstall the video driver Check the Device Manager to determine that The device is properly installed There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts No hardware is listed under Other Devices If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 211 Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 211 Random Loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 140 1 2 3 If the c
78. b or channel If for whatever reason a part number change is made it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines VI Table of Contents System Specifications 1 FESS na qd ac es ie aco irc aha aus acto ana Se Me 1 System Block Diagram E EX WERE ERR SS 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 ROME E a 5 6 BET WNW leah Ne Nas SU Mes oc hi oe teen 7 Sets Soe ct daea wR 8 Rear VIEW 2 513 disi aed Lae oe 8 VIEW Tcp 9 9 Touchpad Basics with fingerprint reader 10 Using the Keyboard suceso nbus _________ ____ 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 KEYS Me on BNE 12 SDpeclal saure osi de Ode d EEG A 13 Using the System Utilities 13 Acer
79. bk SEAGATE N160GB5 4KS HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 160GB 519160314 Wyatt SATA LF F W 0001SDM1 AS4540_UMACFbk TOSHIBA N160GB5 4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 160GB MK1655GSX Libra SATA LF F W FG0O11J AS4540 UMACFbk HGST N160GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 160GB HTS545016B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F W C60F 54540 UMACFbk WD N160GB5 4KS HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 160GB WD1600BEVT 22ZCTO ML160 SATA LF F W 11 01A11 AS4540_UMACFbk SEAGATE N250GB5 4KS HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 250GB 579250315 5 Wyatt SATA LF F W 0001SDM1 AS4540_UMACFbk TOSHIBA N250GB5 4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 250GB MK2555GSX Libra SATA LF F W FG001J AS4540 UMACFbk HGST N250GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 250GB HTS545025B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F W C60F 54540 UMACFbk WD N250GB5 4KS HDD WD 2 5 5400 250GB WD2500BEVT 22ZCTO ML160 SATA LF F W 11 01A11 AS4540_UMACFbk SEAGATE N320GB5 4KS HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 320GB 579320325 5 Wyatt SATA LF F W 0001SDM1 AS4540_UMACFbk TOSHIBA N320GB5 4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 320GB MK3255GSX Libra SATA LF F W FG011d AS4540_UMACFbk HGST N320GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 320GB HTS545032B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F W C60F AS4540 UMACFbk WD N320GB5 4KS HDD WD 2 5 5400 320GB WD3200BEVT 22ZCTO ML160 SATA LF F W 11 01A11 Appendix B 203 54540 UMACFbk UMACFbk SEAGATE N500GB5 AKS 4KS HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 500GB ST9500325AS Wyatt SATA LF F W 0001SDM1 AS4540_UMACFbk TOSHIBA N500GB5 4KS HDD TOSH
80. cted media IMPORTANT Region can only be changed a limited number of times After Changes remaining reaches zero the region cannot be changed even Windows is reinstalled or the drive is moved to another computer Navigate to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager Double click DVD CD ROM drives Right click DVD drive and click Properties then click the DVD Region tab a Select the region suitable for the media inserted in the drive Discs Do Not Burn Properly If discs can not be burned perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Ensure that the default drive is record enabled a Navigate to Start Computer and right click the writable ODD icon Click Properties b Select the Recording tab In the Desktop disc recording panel select the writable ODD from the drop down list c Click OK Ensure that the software used for burning discs is the factory default If using different software refer to the software s user manual Playback is Choppy If playback is choppy or jumps perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 2 Check that system resources are not running low a Try closing some applications b Reboot and try the operation again Check that the ODD controller transfer mode is set to DMA a Navigate to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance gt Device Manager Chapter 4 147 b Double click
81. d access Power on password Defines whether a password is required or not while the Disabled or system powers on 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 26 Chapter 2 Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password 1 Use the and 4 keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key The Set Supervisor Password box appears Set Supervisor Pass Enter New Password d Confirm New Password 2 Type a password in the Enter New Password field The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters A Z a z 0 9 not case sensitive Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field IMPORTANT Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen 3 Press Enter After setting the password the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set 4 If desired you can opt to enable the Password boot parameter 5 When you are done press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility Removing a Password Follow these steps 1 Use the 4 keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key The Set Password box appears Enter Current Password Enter
82. d to be genereted 8 1 Scan Code 2 Upper case ASCII Code 3 Lower case ASCII Code Enter your choice 2 XAGLOKE SRB7AY7 BSQ5PH2 7SMYUTC 871 58 TOOLS HDPW gt i i a In qu pr 2 Shut down the computer by holding down the Power button for 4 seconds 3 Power on the computer and input the HDD password from previous steps to unlock the HDD 36 Chapter 2 Removing BIOS Passwords To clear the User or Supervisor passwords open the RAM door and use a metal instrument to short the RST_RTC jumper T T 5 581 5000290313 1160 i me E pm MA AN A aima JBMFG 903 Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clear the password perform the following steps 1 From a DOS prompt Execute clnpwd exe OLS CLNPHD gt c CER Clean Password Utility 91 08 ress 1 3 to clean any password shown as below 1 User Password 2 5upervisor Password 3 Hdd Password dee User Password Successfully STOOLS CLNPHD gt c nn Clean Password Utility 91 88 Press 1 3 to clean any password shown as be low 1 User Password 2 Supervisor Password 3 Hdd Password Clean Supery C User Successful ly isor Password we Successfully 2 Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen The onscreen message determines whether the
83. e Manager Chapter 4 a Double click IDE ATA ATAPI controllers device displays a down arrow right click on the device and click Enable b Double click DVD CD ROM drives If the device displays a down arrow right click on the device and click Enable c Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in IDE ATA ATAPI controllers If a device has an exclamation mark right click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver d Check that there no yellow exclamation marks against the items in DVD CD ROM drives If a device has an exclamation mark right click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver e Ifthe exclamation marker is not removed from the item in the lists try removing any recently installed software and retrying the operation Discs Do Not Play If discs do not play when inserted in the drive perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 2 3 4 5 Check that the disc is correctly seated in the drive tray and that the label on the disc is visible Check that the media is clean and scratch free Try an alternate disc in the drive Ensure that AutoPlay is enabled a Navigate to Start Control Panel Hardware and gt AutoPlay b Select Use AutoPlay for all media and devices c Inthe Audio CD and DVD Movie fields select the desired player from the drop down menu Check that the Regional Code is correct for the sele
84. e or folder lt G gt Cycle through Sidebar gadgets lt gt lt L gt Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain or switch users if you re not connected to a network domain lt gt M Minimizes all windows Open the Run dialog box T Cycle through programs on the taskbar lt amp gt lt U gt Open Ease of Access Center lt X gt Open Windows Mobility Center lt gt Display the System Properties dialog box lt gt lt SHIFT M gt Restore minimized windows to the desktop lt gt TAB Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar 4 lt Search for computers if you are on a network lt CTRL gt lt gt TAB Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D Note Depending on your edition of Windows 7 some shortcuts may not function as described Application This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button it opens the ER key application s context menu 12 Chapter 1 Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper center and or bottom right of your keyboard Esc Fi Fi FS F Fi Fa F3 FID Pc Pause e cm cam a
85. een above is for your reference only Actual values may differ The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings System Time Sets the system time The hours are displayed with 24 Format HH MM SS hour format hour minute second System Date Sets the system date Format MM DD YYYY month day year System Memory This field reports the system memory size Memory size N A is fixed to 633 MB Extended Memory This field reports the extended memory size Memory N A size is fixed to 4094 MB A Video Memory This field reports the video Memory size Quick Boot Enables the boot sequence to skip some processes to Option Enabled or boot up more quickly Disabled Network Boot Enables disables the system boot from LAN remote Option Enabled or server Disabled F12 Boot Menu Enables or disables the Press lt F12 gt to display boot Option Enabled or menu message during startup Disabled D2D Recovery Enables disables D2D Recovery function The function Option Enabled or allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc Disabled drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should Option ACHI or IDE operate Chapter 2 25 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use Information Main
86. egisters 0x20 Disable Fast Dispatch 0x26 Program the receive enable reference timing control register Program the DLL Timing Control Registers RCOMP settings Chapter 4 155 BDS amp Specific action Program DRAM throttling and throttling event registers Report that the mouse is being enabled Peripheral removable media reset ex IsaFloppy USB device 156 Chapter 4 Each PEIM entry point used in 80 PORT m EVENT LOG Each Driver entry point used in 80 PORT Chapter 4 157 OxC4 0xC5 0xC6 OxC7 0xC8 0xC9 SECURITY STUB DXE CPU IO CF9 RESET PC RTC STATUS CODE VARIABLE EMU VARIABLE DXE CHIPSET INIT DXE ALERT FORMAT PCI HOST BRIDGE PCI EXPRESS DXE SB INIT IDE CONTROLLER SATA CONTROLLER SB SM BUS ISA ACPI DRIVER ISA BUS ISA SERIAL BUS PCI UNDI PCI BUS BOOT PRIORITY FVB SERVICE ACPI PLATFORM PCI HOT PLUG DXE PLATFORM PLATFORM IDE SMBIOS MEMORY SUB CLASS MISC SUB CLASS CON PLATFORM SAVE MEMORY CONFIG ACPI SUPPORT CON SPLITTER VGA CON SPLITTER 0x88 VGA CLASS 0x89 DATA HUB 0x60 DISK 10 0x8B MEMORY_TEST CRISIS RECOVERY OxD9 0x45 OxD6 OxD7 OxD5 OxDA OxDB OxDD OxE7 OxE8 OxE9 OxED OxEC OxF6 OxF7 OxF8 OxFB OxFC OxFD 0x97 0x98 0x99 0x82 0x83 0x84 0x85 Ox8D LEGACY 8259 158 Chapter 4 OxB1 DXE UNICODE COLLACTION Chapter 4 159 Each SmmDriver entry point used 80 PORT 160 Chapter 4 Jumper and Connector L
87. en Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values Please note that system information is subject to different models Chapter 2 23 Information The Information screen displays a Summary of your computer hardware information Exit CPU Type AMD Turion tm X2 Ultra Dual Core Processor ZM 84 CPU Speed 2300 MHz HDD Model Name WDC WD500BEVT 22ZATO0 PM HDD Serial Number WD WXHZ08604954 ATAPI Model Name MATSHITADB CMB UJ130AS PS system BIOS Version V0 06 VGA BIOS Version 011 016 000 021 031105 Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Aspire 4240 4540 Manufacturer Name Acer UUID 39353164386665643635001EECE1D377 NOTE The system information is subject to different models 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 24 Chapter 2 Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery Information Mama Exit Item Specific Help System Time 19 10 59 System Date 1 03 2009 Tab lt Shift Tab gt or System Memory 633 KB lt Enter gt selects field Extended Memory 4094 MB Video Memory 512 MB Quiet Boot Enabled Network Boot Enabled F12 Boot Menu Enabled D2D Recovery Enabled SATA Mode IDE AHCI NOTE The scr
88. es Ltd 2888 2887 Perforning the following function J Load Image file T Verify interface information Backup system BIOS Check flash memory type s gt Flash memory block 012 Save block Restore block out block Erase block Progran block Uf Verify block ys Flash programming conp lete line Part Number 92 25 89 89 52 EH25FBB DevicelD 13 with ABBE butes WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility 1 Double click the WinFlash executable Click Start VO0 02 Version 1 6 8 2 Destination Directory CAMWINDOWS TEMPSWINPHLASH Required 2046 Available 4202608 K Browse 2 34 2 A progress screen displays Chapter 2 35 Remove HDD BIOS Password Utilities This section provide you with removing HDD BIOS method Remove HDD Password If you key in the wrong HDD password three times an error is generated along with an error code Note down this code error codi 1096521 To reset the HDD password perform the following steps 1 In DOS mode use the code generated previously to execute the command Unlock6 exe 09652 00 and then select option 2 to get the password Note down the password e g XXGL9XF C TOOLS HDPH gt unlock6 89652 00 v1 1 2 May 2883 Choice what kind of the passwor
89. es of adhesive tape securing the Antenna cables to the Upper Cover Replacing the Soeaker Module 1 Align and replace the Speaker Module in the lower case IMPORTANT Be sure the LVDS and microphone cables pass over the Speaker Module 2 Reconnect the Speaker cable 3 Replace the adhesive tape to secure the LCD cables in place Chapter 3 123 4 Replace the two securing screws as shown Speaker Module M2 5 3 Replacing the Keyboard 1 Place the Keyboard on the Upper Cover face up and reconnect the FFC cable to the Mainboard making sure to lock it in place 124 Chapter 3 2 Insert the Keyboard bottom edge first into the Upper Cover as shown Ensure that the five tabs are correctly seated Li h t VELO Se 7 A Chapter 3 125 Replacing the Switch Cover 1 Place the Switch Cover on the Upper Case as shown 126 Chapter 3 3 Continue to press down as shown to correctly seat the Switch Cover on the Upper Cover 4 Turn the computer over and replace the six securing screws as shown Switch Cover M2 5 3 4 red callout Switch Cover M2 5 10 2 green callout Chapter 3 127 Replacing the Hinge Covers IMPORTANT The left and right Hinge Covers are shaped differently and marked L and R on the inside Ensure that the correct cover is used during reassembly 1 Align the Hinge Covers screw hole side up and slide them on to the hinge assemblies
90. he Battery Pack 1 Turn computer over 2 Slide the battery lock unlock latch to the unlock position 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position 1 then lift out the battery pack from the main unit 2 44 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 Chapter 3 45 Removing the Lower Covers 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 44 2 Loosen the five captive screws in the covers as shown DIMM Cover HDD Cover WLAN Cover 3 Remove the DIMM Cover as shown 4 Remove the WLAN Cover as shown 46 Chapter 3 5 Remove the HDD Cover as shown Chapter 3 47 Removing the WLAN Module 1 See Removing the Lower Covers on page 46 2 Remove the adhesive tape securing the Antenna cables in place 3 Disconnect the two Antenna cables from the WLAN Module NOTE The white Antenna cable connects to the upper J2 terminal and the black Antenna cable to the lower J3 terminal 48 Chapter 3 4 Remove the two screws securing the WLAN Module to the Lower Cover ae 7 WLAN Module 5 Remove the WLAN Module as shown Se o M 10 13 1 0 WM T Chapter 3 49 Removing the DIMM Modules 1 See Removing the Lower Covers on page 46 2 Push out the release latches on both side
91. he cable through the casing to the top side as shown Replacing the Mainboard 1 Ensure that the Mainboard is face up Place the Mainboard in the chassis left hand edge first to allow the Ports through the casing then lower it into place Be sure to align the securing pins and slide the RJ 11 cable through the groove in the main board as shown 106 Chapter 3 2 Insert the single securing screw O NOTE Make sure the ports are positioned correctly through the lower cover and the screw sockets visible through the mainboard Chapter 3 107 Removing the RTC Battery IMPORTANT Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries The RTC Battery is soldered to the Mainboard To replace the battery solder the new battery to the connections shown 1 KBLG0 LA 4921P E 5 gt 2008 12 31 MADE IM CHINA lt Replacing the USB Board Insert the USB Board into the casing ensuring that the USB Port is accessible through the case 1 m APOT 5 Bi D Chapter 3 108 3 Lock the connector and press down on the FFC securing latches to secure it on the casing Replacing the Bluetooth Board 1 Insert the Bluetooth Module left side first so the board slides under the securing flange and lower it into place Chapter 3 109 2 Replace the single securing screw c Blue
92. hold the battery release latch to the release position 1 then insert the battery and press down 2 Chapter 3 135 136 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Common Problems Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems NOTE The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products Non Acer products prototype cards or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses 1 Obtain the failing symptoms as much detail as possible 2 Verify the symptoms by attempting to re create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation 3 Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to 4 Ifthe Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information page 211 Chapter 4 137 Power On Issue If the system doesn t power on perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Swap ALi Battery Check AC Batt only power on swap M B Computer Shutsdown Intermittently 138 If the system powers off at intervals perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 2 3 Check the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet Remove any extension cables between the computer and the outlet Remove any surge protectors between the computer and the electrical outlet Plug the computer direct
93. hould be considered only when a recurring problem exists When analyzing an intermittent problem do the following 1 Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times 2 error is detected do not replace any FRU 3 If any error is detected replace the FRU Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors Undetermined Problems 154 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 On Issue on page 138 1 Power off the computer 2 Visually check them for damage If any problems are found replace the FRU 3 Remove or disconnect all of the following devices Non Acer devices Printer mouse and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD ROM Diskette drive Module PC Cards Power on the computer Determine if the problem has changed If the problem does not recur reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU e m If the problem remains replace the following FRU one at a time Do not replace a non defective FRU System bo
94. ing 20 C to 65 C Humidity non condensing Operating 2096 to 8096 Non operating 2096 to 8096 NOTE Items marked with denote only selected models The specifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased Chapter 1 System Block Diagram 512MB 64 16 4 page 19 20 DDR 500 ATI M92 M2 XT PowerXpress MUX LCD LED BL page 24 HDMI Conn pese 25 MINI Card x1 LAN GbE WLAN Atheros 48513 pert 2 pert 3 page 35 LED page 40 RTC CKT page 26 LID SW page 39 Power On Off page 41 Power Circuit page 45 47 48 49 50 51 53 093 064 1 Fage 14 40 46 47 88 218 282 page 44 PCI Express 16x PCT Express la Tigris AMD 5183 Processor uPGA 638 Package Caspian page 4 5 6 7 Hyper Transport Link l x 16 Memory BUS DDRII Dual Chamel 33 Ihermal Sensor Clock Generator ATI RS880M Card Reader 23 uFCBGA 528 page 10 11 12 13 page 36 37 page 27 page 37 page 36 page 34 ophion 105 Pluetooth Finger Mimi printer card pom 51610 7 UBA 4 ATI SB710 uFCBGA 525 id page 27 28 29 30 51 MDC 13 HDA Codec Digital MIC Com 4 ALCSSS a 42 page 42 LPC BUS SATA HDD CDROM Conn page 32 page 32 i ENE 926 page Phone Jack x3 page 42 Touch Pad Int
95. ing actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUS Fie assemble Check the MedialB Media B ta cable to M B MB FFC Swap The Check Media B Media B and FFC Swap M B Chapter 4 151 Fingerprint Reader Failure If the Fingerprint Reader fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not Thermal Unit Failure 152 replace a non defective FRUs Check M B ta F P FFC Check Logic Upper Swap M B He assemble the F PFFC to Swap Logic Upper If the Thermal Unit fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Start OK Check Fan power cable NG Reconnect the cable to the Mainboard OK NG Swap the Thermal Module OK CPU Heatink well seated NG Seat it well OK Swap Mainboard NG Swap CPU Chapter 4 External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Try an alternative mouse 2 Ifthe mouse uses a wireless connection insert new batteries and confirm there is a good connection See the mouse user manual If the mouse uses a USB connection try an alternate USB port Try an alternative program to verify mouse operation Rei
96. ingerNav With Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for your personal computer as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple swipe of your finger For more information refer to the Acer Bio Protection help files ao d Application Chapter 1 13 Acer Grid Vista 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 Settings Identify Monitors Default Monitor on Colork High Highest 32 bit T 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 All Programs and click on Acer GridVista You may choose any one of the four ES indicated below IS Double vertical Triple primary at left Triple primary at right or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently
97. l to avoid trapping strip Chapter 3 95 3 Run the cable along the edge of the casing using 4 Run the cable as shown and replace the adhesive all available cable clips strip 5 Replace the Antenna in the casing as shown 6 Ensure that the securing pin is properly located secure it in place with the tape 7 Run the left side Antenna cable as shown in the 8 Run the cable along the edge of the casing using hinge well to avoid trapping all available cable clips Ama 96 Chapter 3 9 Run the cable as shown and replace the adhesive 10 Run the cable as shown and replace the adhesive strip strip 11 Run the cable along the edge of the casing using 12 Replace the Antenna in the casing as shown and all available cable clips secure it in place with the tape m 13 Ensure that the securing pin is properly located Chapter 3 97 Replacing the LCD Panel 1 Align the LCD brackets with the six screw holes three on each side on the LCD Panel as shown 2 Replace the six securing screws in numeric order from 1 to 3 3 Turn the panel over Insert the LCD Panel cable 4 Run the LCD cable as shown and press down into the LCD Panel as shown 1 Secure the cable along the length of the cable to secure it in place by replacing the securing strip 2 ___ 5 Insert the LCD panel into the casing back edge first 6 Ensure that the four loca
98. lie oe rd NM ee d car es 135 Troubleshooting 137 COMMON PEODIGITIS ue hdc nto cx eon ya utet edo qe et ale 137 5506 xau bee AR eme 138 VIII Table of Contents trr 139 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 140 Od aUa qus Ba ghee sir ee che 141 Built In Keyboard Failure 141 TOUCH PAC FAUTO ace Ra as ade eg ap Heg eg we 142 Internal Speaker Failure 142 Internal Microphone Failure 144 HDD Not Operating Correctly 145 CID S gt up 146 USB Failure Rightside 149 Modem Function Failure 226 2042 ea wen enit e Dg dorados od eges 149 Wireless Function Failure 150 Bluetooth Function Falle Gino core eke cbe 150 EasyTouch Button 151 Media Board Failure 2 22 24 hoe date oe ado og dec s 151 Fingerprint Reader Failure 152 TIMER eal 152 External Mouse
99. ly into a known good electrical outlet Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit and fan airways are free of obstructions Remove all external and non essential hardware connected to the computer that are not necessary to boot the computer to the failure point Remove any recently installed software If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 211 Chapter 4 No Display Issue If the Display doesn t work perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs goto napawer troubleshooting step Replace CPL La pg Replace No LCD module LCD panels LCD cable Replace Q gt mod connected Connect Replace Ext DDRRA M module Connect Ext DORRA fl module OK CP well connected No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn t display perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem 1 Make sure that the internal display is selected On this notebook model switching between the internal display and the external display is done by pressing Fn F5 Reference Product pages for specific model procedures Make sure the computer has power by checking at least one of the following occurs Fans start up Status LEDs light up If there is no power see Power On Issue on page 138 Drain
100. m Internal transfer rate Mbits sec max I O data transfer 875 Mbits s maximum 845 Mbits s rate maximum Mbytes sec max DC Power Requirements Voltage 5 0V 5 Vendor amp Model Seagate Seagate Seagate Seagate Name ST9160310AS ST9250315AS ST9320320AS ST9500325AS Capacity MB Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Spindle speed 5400 5400 5400 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface SATA SATA SATA SATA 830 Internal transfer 830 1175 1175 rate Mbits sec max I O data transfer 875 Mbits s maximum 845 Mbits s rate maximum Mbytes sec max DC Power Requirements Voltage 5 0V 5 Chapter 1 Name MK1655GSX MK2555GSX MK3255GSX MK5055GSX Drive Format Spindle speed 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SATA Internal transfer rate Mbits sec max I O data transfer 300 rate Mbytes sec max 363 952 typical DC Power Requirements Voltage 55 Vendor amp Model Western Digital Western Digital Western Digital Western Digital WD1600BEVT WD2500BEVT 22ZCTO WD3200BEVT 22ZCTO WD5000BEVT 22ZATO Name 227 Spindle speed 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface SATA Internal transfer N A rate Mbits sec max I O data transfer rate Mbytes sec max DC Power Requirements Voltage SV 5 Chapter 1 20 Super Multi Combo Module Vendor amp
101. n callout 3 Remove the Camera cable bundle from the top of the casing as shown 90 Chapter 3 4 Lift the LCD Panel out of the casing as shown Chapter 3 91 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1 See Removing the LCD Panel on page 90 2 Turn the LCD Panel over on a clean surface and lift the cable as shown to detach the adhesive 3 Grip the adhesive strip covering the LCD cable connector and pull it back 1 4 Remove the cable from the panel as shown 2 rf 6 Remove the LCD brackets by pulling them away from the LCD Panel 92 Chapter 3 Removing the Antennas 1 See Removing the LCD Panel on page 90 2 Remove the strips holding the antenna cables in place Ensure the cables are free from obstructions 4 Remove the antenna cables and assembly from the LCD module Chapter 3 93 Removing the MIC Module 1 See Removing the Antennas on page 93 2 Remove the strips and tape holding the MIC Module cable in place Ensure the cable is free from obstructions 3 Remove the MIC cable and Module from the LCD module 94 Chapter 3 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the MIC Module 1 Replace the MIC Module in the LCD casing 2 Run the cable as shown and replace the adhesive strips to hold it in place Replacing the Antennas 1 Run the right side Antenna cable as shown in the 2 Run the cable as shown and replace the adhesive hinge wel
102. n the module over and disconnect the Modem cable Remove the module from the Lower Cover Chapter 3 79 80 Removing the Mainboard 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 67 2 See Removing the Modem Module on page 78 3 Remove the single securing screw Mainboard Chapter 3 Removing the RJ 11 Port 1 See Removing the Mainboard on page 80 2 Turn the Lower Cover over and pull the Modem cable through the casing as shown be wet 3 Completely remove the Modem cable from the cable channel Chapter 3 81 5 Remove the adhesive tape and lift the cable out of the cable channel as shown e 3 7 Remove the RJ 11 Port from the casing 82 Chapter 3 Removing the Thermal Module 1 See Removing the Mainboard on page 80 2 Turn the Mainboard over and place a clean surface 3 Hold the fan cable connector and lift to disconnect from the mainboard Thermal Module Chapter 3 83 WARNING To prevent damage to the Thermal Module or the CPU hold and lift the Thermal Module by lifting both ends up and away at the same time 5 Hold the module on both sides and lift it clear of the Mainboard 84 Chapter 3 Removing the CPU 1 See Removing the Thermal Module on page 83 2 Using flat screwdriver turn the CPU socket latch counter clockwise 180 to release the CPU ci tb MH
103. nd 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 Denotes actual messages that appear on screen NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures Preface Before using this information and the product it supports please read the following general information 1 This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer s global product offering To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine e g add on card modem or extra memory capability These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered this generic service guide In such cases please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel channel to provide you with further technical details Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS that you should check the most up to date information available on your regional we
104. nstall the program experiencing mouse failure Restart the computer Remove any recently added hardware and associated software Remove any recently added software and reboot Restore system and file settings from known good date using System Restore If the issue is not fixed repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date 9 Run the Event Viewer to check the events log for errors For more information see Windows Help and Support 10 Roll back the mouse driver to the previous version if updated recently 11 Remove and reinstall the mouse driver 12 Check the Device Manager to determine that The device is properly installed There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There no device conflicts No hardware is listed under Other Devices 13 If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 211 Other Failures If the CRT Switch Dock LAN Port external MIC or Speakers PCI Express Card 5 in 1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel fail perform the following general steps to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs 1 Check Drive whether is OK 2 Check Test Fixture is ok 3 Swap M B to Try Chapter 4 153 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 s
105. ocations Top View VGA UMA p IT IP12 IPS SWa K EWA 513 INDCI im 1 5 gt Discrete 4 3 Chapter 5 161 Touch Pad Connector JMDCI USB Connector FP B Connector Keyboard Connector Fun B Connector USB B Connector Bottom View VGA UMA Pm 5 E P713 iussa IDIMM2 ahi JSATA 2 9 50 Discrete VGA PHP 1 oe c PIL 8 IDIMM2 0 8 5 9 7 P ISATA2 IREADI PJP3 Connector IN Connector _ 45 RJ45 Connector JCRT1 CRT Connector PJ13 TB JUSB2 USB Connector JHDMI1 HDMI Connector 162 Chapter 5 S LS 4494P Fingerprint Board TOF VIEW BOT VIEW LS 4495P USB Board TOP VIEW BOT VIEW Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 4540 4240 Aspire 4540 4240 provides one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery Chapter 2 163 Clearing Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description Clear CMOS Jumper Memory bay Short here io Clear CMOS Steps for Clearing B
106. omputer is more than one year old replace the CMOS battery Run a complete virus scan using up to date software to ensure the computer is virus free If the computer is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices If the BIOS settings are still lost replace the cables If HDD information is missing from the BIOS the drive may be defective and should be replaced Replace the Motherboard If the Issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 211 Chapter 4 LCD Failure If the LCD fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Swap Check LCD LCD cable module panel inverter Built In Keyboard Failure If the built in Keyboard fails perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs KeyboardF PC well connected ReplaceM B Chapter 4 141 Touchpad Failure If the Touchpad doesn t work perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRUs Check Check Logic Upper Internal Speaker Failure He assermbhle the T P FFC to MIB Swap Reasse mble the T P board T F FFC If the internal Speakers fail perform the following actions at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective F
107. p Data to CMOS 30 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM NOTE If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility NOTE Do not install memory related drivers XMS EMS DPMI when you use the Phlash NOTE Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash 1 Prepare a bootable diskette 2 Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette 3 Then boot the system from the bootable diskette The flash utility has auto execution function Chapter 2 31 DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility 1 Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu 2 Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order for example if using USB HDD to Update BIOS move USB HDD to position 1 Information Security Exit 3 Execute the KBYF010 BAT batch file to update BIOS 32 Chapter 2 The flash process begins as shown
108. p twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button ____ Click and hold then use Tap twice at the same speed finger on the touchpad to as double clicking a mouse drag the cursor button rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Access Click once context menu NOTE When using the touchpad keep it and your fingers dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness 10 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad separate cursor lock Windows function and special keys Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off FI F Fs Fh ri Fa rm Fiz Pause 7 m a Zu Home End Wun Srt Break a amp 8 9 ko 1 2 3 4 5 5 7 8 9 0 0 W E R Y Caps Lock A 5 D F G H L3 0 2 Enter m 2 We mv me pw wen gt ea Pg Up Pg Dn FA B x V gt a 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 Fn lt
109. r Keyboard proceeding Speaker Module Remove LCD Module Upper Remove Lower Remove Cover Upper Cover Cover RTC Battery Y Y Y Y Y Remove t Remove Remove Remove Function Board gerp Bluetooth Module Modem Module USB Board Reader Remove Remove TouchPad Mainboard Bracket Y Y Remove Remove RJ 11 Port Thermal Module Remove CPU Screw List _ 85PAMBO _ Wiss _ LCD Module M2 5 5 6 86 PAA02 003 Upper Cover M2 5 10 86 PAA02 004 M2 5 5 6 86 PAA02 003 Chapter 3 Removing the Hinge Covers 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 44 2 Remove the two screw caps and screws from the Hinge Covers 3 Slide the covers off the hinges in the direction of the arrows IMPORTANT The left and right Hinge Covers are shaped differently and marked L and R on the inside Ensure that the correct cover is used during reassembly 56 Chapter 3 Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION Using metal tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing It is recommended that only fingers or a plastic pry are used to remove the Switch Cover 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 44 2 See Removing the Hinge Covers on page 56 3 Locate and remove the six securing screws on the bottom of the computer Switch Cover red callout Switch Cover green callout 4 Turn the computer over and open the LCD module to expose
110. rtAddr 7A MAC address WriteLeng 6 MAC value length KeepByte 0 don t care Chapter 2 39 2 n DOS mode run the MAC BAT file to write MAC values to eeprom C N MAC gt mac bat C MAC gt eeprom MAC cfg Progress gt Write Data to EEPROM 0 11 Chapter 2 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step by step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting NOTE Some components may differ in appearance from those shown in the photographs in this chapter Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer you need the following tools Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat screwdriver Philips screwdriver Plastic flat screwdriver Plastic tweezers NOTE The screws for the different components vary in size During the disassembly process group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components Chapter 3 41 General Information Pre disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure make sure that you do the following 1 Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals 2 Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system 3 Place the system on a flat stable surface 4 Remove the battery pack Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following stages External module di
111. s of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module 3 Remove the DIMM module 4 Repeat steps for the second DIMM module 50 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 See Removing the Lower Covers on page 46 2 Hold the Pull Tab and slide the HDD away from the connector NOTE To prevent damage to HDD avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it Chapter 3 51 4 Remove the four screws two each side securing the HDD to the carrier HDD Carrier 5 Lift the HDD carrier to remove 52 Chapter 3 Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module 1 See Removing the Lower Covers on page 46 2 Remove the single screw securing the ODD module in place ODD Module M2 5 5 3 Insert a suitable plastic tool as shown and push the ODD Module out of the bay Chapter 3 53 4 Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive module 5 Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject the ODD tray 6 Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover and remove 54 Chapter 3 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Remove Remove Remove Modules before gt gt Hinge Covers Switch Cove
112. sassembly Main unit disassembly LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components For example if you want to remove the main board you must first remove the keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order Main Screw List M1 98D 3 0L K 4 6D 0 8T ZK A 86 PAA02 001 M2 46D 3 0L 5 50 0 8T ZK 86 PAA02 002 M2 5D 5L K 5 5D ZK NL CR3 240 86 PAA02 003 M2 5D 10 0L K 5 50 ZK NL 86 PAA02 004 M3 0D 3 0L K 4 9D NI 86 PAA02 006 M2 5D 3 2L K 6D NI 86 PAA02 007 42 Chapter 3 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing For example if you want to remove the main board you must first remove the keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Remove Battery Y Y Remove Remove Lower Covers SD Dummy y Y Y Remove Remove Remove Remove WLAN DIMMs HDD ODD Screw List ODD Module M2 5 5 86 PAA02 003 Chapter 3 43 Removing t
113. soft Windows 7 Environment Test Adapter 54540 Quanta Normal wi IMR Normal wi IMR Wistron 54240 UMACbk Quanta Normal wi IMR Normal wi IMR Wistron Audio Codec AS4240 UMACbk Realtek ALC888S ALC888S AS4540_UMACFbk Realtek ALC888S ALC888S AS4540_UMACbk Realtek ALC888S ALC888S Battery AS4240_UMACbk SANYO 6 2 2 Battery SANYO 5 2007 Li lon 352 SANYO 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type AS4240_UMACbk SONY 6CELL2 2 Battery SONY AS 2007A Li lon 352 SONY 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type 54240 UMACbk PANASONIC 6CELL2 2 Battery PANASONIC AS 2007A Li lon 3S2P PANASONIC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON PSS AS4240 UMACbk SIMPLO 6CELL2 2 Battery SIMPLO AS 2007A Li lon 3S2P PANASONIC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON PSS AS4240_UMACbk SIMPLO 6CELL2 2 Battery SIMPLO AS 2007A Li lon 352 LGC 6 cell 4400mAh 2nd COMMON AS4240_UMACbk SIMPLO 6CELL2 2 Battery SIMPLO AS 2007A Li lon 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON SDI 2 2mAh F type 54540 UMACFbk SANYO 6CELL2 2 Battery SANYO AS 2007A Li lon 3S2P SANYO 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type AS4540 UMACFbk SONY 6CELL2 2 Battery SONY AS 2007A Li lon 352 SONY 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type AS4540 UMACFbk PANASONIC 6CELL2 2 Battery PANASONIC AS 2007A Li lon 3S2P PANASONIC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON PSS 54540 UMACFbk SIMPLO 6CELL2 2 Battery SIMPLO AS 2007A Li lon 3S2P PANASONIC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON PSS 54540 UMACFbk SIMPLO 6CELL2 2
114. stem with two built in stereo speakers Chapter 1 True 5 1 channel surround sound output High definition audio support S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface support for digital soeakers Acer PureZone technology with two built in stereo microphones MS Sound compatible Communication Acer Video Conference featuring Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam Acer PureZone technology WLAN Acer InviLink 802 11b g Draft N Acer InviLink 802 11b g WPAN Bluetooth 2 0 Enhanced Data Rate EDR LAN Gigabit Ethernet Wake on LAN ready Modem 56K ITU V 92 Wake on Ring ready Dimensions and Weight 342 W x 239 D x 23 38 6 H mm 13 4 x 9 4 x 0 9 1 5 inches 2 3 kg 5 07 lbs with 6 cell battery pack Privacy control Acer Bio Protection fingerprint solution BIOS user supervisor HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Power subsystem ACPI 3 0 48 8 W 4400 mAh 3 pin 65 W AC adapter 3 pin 90 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR Special keys and controls 86 87 91 key keyboard Touchpad pointing device I O interface Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader 5 in 1 card reader SD MMC MS MS PRO xD USB 2 0 portsseHDMI port with HDCP support External display VGA port Headphones speaker line out jack with S PDIF support Microphone in jack Line in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port Chapter 1 Modem 11 port DC in jack for AC adapter Environment Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C Non operat
115. streaming through the front panel output e Two stereo ADCs support 16 20 24 bit PCM format one for stereo microphone one for legacy mixer recording All DACs supports 44 1k 48k 96k 192kHz sample rate All ADCs support 44 1k 48k 96k sample rate Two independent 16 20 24 bit S PDIF OUT converters support 44 1k 48k 96k 192kHzsample rate one for nominal digital audio the other one for digital audio output to HDMI transmitter Enable VoIP function Subwoofer support LAN Atheros AR8131 AL1E for Giga LAN Bluetooth Foxconn Bluetooth FOX 2 0 300 Supported Protocols 1 1 1 2 amp 2 0 EDR Extended Data Rate Transfer Rate max 3 0Mbps Chapter 1 21 22 Finger Print Reader Detection Matrix 128 x 8 pixels 500 ppi 6 5mm x 0 41mm array size Features Advanced security Next generation anti spoofing protection Fast Finger Motion Capture TPM v1 2 support Graphical or scroll navigation Unequaled ability to acquire WLAN Vendor and Model Foxconn Atheros AR5B91 Battery Vendor amp model name SONY AS 2007A Panasonic AS 2007A Simplo AS 2007A Sanyo AS 2007A PNmbeoaeycd 8 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 utilit
116. tch the screen will display the following message Setup Warning Passwords do not match Re enter password Continue 28 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay Chapter 2 Information Main Boot priority order IDEO WD5000BEVT 22ZAT0 1 2 IDE1 MATSHITABD CMB UJ130AS S2 USB FDD Network boot Atheros Boot Agent USB ADD USB KEY USB CD DVD ROM Item Specific Help Use t or to select a device then press F6 to move it up the List or F5 to move it down the list Press Esc to escape the menu 29 Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility Information Main Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Enter Exit Discarding Changes Enter Load Setup Defaults Enter Exit System Setup and Discard Changes Enter save your changes to Save Changes Enter CMOS The table below describes the parameters in this screen Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit Discarding Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS Changes Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items Save Changes Save Setu
117. the Switch Cover IMPORTANT The LCD module does not fully extend Damage will occur if you attempt to extend the LCD module beyond the manufacturer s design 5 Lift the left side of Switch Cover hinge cover first as shown Chapter 3 57 58 Lift the left side of the Switch Cover away from the Upper Cover as shown Using a side to side motion to release the securing clips along the length of the Switch Cover lift the cover away from the computer Lift the Switch Cover clear of the chassis Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard 1 See Removing the Switch Cover on page 57 2 Lift the keyboard from the center to clear the securing tabs on both sides of the Keyboard 5 Remove the keyboard from the Upper Cover Chapter 3 59 Removing the Speaker Module 1 See Removing the Keyboard on page 59 2 Remove the two securing screws from the Speaker Module Speaker Module 3 Remove the adhesive tape securing the LCD cables to the Speaker Module IMPORTANT Do not remove the Speaker from the Upper Cover the Speaker cable is attached to the Mainboard 4 Rotate the Speaker Module upward rear edge first to clear the LCD cables and remove it from the chassis F 60 Chapter 3 5 Disconnect the speaker cable as shown and remove the Speaker from the Upper Cover EE Chapter 3 61 Removing the LCD Module 1 See Removing the Speaker Module on page 60 2 Remove the adhesive
118. ting pins are properly as shown seated before continuing 98 Chapter 3 7 Replace the Camera Module cable bundle in the casing as shown 8 Replace the three screws to secure the panel and grounding within the LCD module IMPORTANT When replacing the screws in the LCD brackets red callout do not use the screw holes marked with X These slots are reserved for the Bezel securing screws Chapter 3 99 Replacing the Camera Module 1 Reconnect the LCD cable to the Camera Module 2 Place the Camera Module in the casing as shown 3 Ensure that the locating pins are correctly seated 4 Insert the Camera Bracket left side first to engage the securing clip 5 Lower the bracket into place as shown 6 Replace the single securing screw 100 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Bezel 1 Place the Bezel on the casing bottom edge first 2 Press down the sides of the bezel working toward and press in the areas marked to snap it into place the top edge 3 Press down the top edge to complete the process IMPORTANT Ensure there are no gaps between the casing and the Bezel Chapter 3 101 Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU IMPORTANT The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positioned corresponding to the marker on the CPU Socket 1 Place the CPU into the CPU socket as shown taking note of the Pin1 locator S 7 102 Chapter Replacing the Thermal Module WARNING
119. tion 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 Plug in the USB Floppy Disk 2 Copy kblg009 wph to the tool s folder and rename it as BIOS wph Execute wincris exe 3 Select the Removable option for Disk Format and click Start Follow the instructions on the screen m m ia oe SS i Phoenix Crisis Disk Build For Project Path E Driver Removable Disk 0 125 5Mb Disk Format Fixed Dusk Options f Create MINTDOS Crisis Disk Compres The Bin File 4 Click Format to format and create the disk 5 message on the screen shows when the crisis recovery disk has been created 1 Crisis Recovery Diskette was Successfully Created PLEASE REMOVE DISKETTE To use the crisis recovery disk do the following Plug in the USB Flash Disk without AC plug Press Fn Esc and then plug in AC power while holding down the keys Power button flashes orange Press Power button and system will enter crisis mode to flash the BIOS Update to the latest version BIOS for the system using the regular BIOS
120. tooth Module 3 Reconnect the Bluetooth cable to the Mainboard and insert the cable into the cable channel on the Front Cover 110 Chapter 3 Replacing the Modem Module 1 Connect the modem cable as shown Modem Module M2 3 Chapter 3 111 4 Secure the Modem cable in place with the adhesive tape Replacing the TouchPad Bracket 1 Place the TouchPad in the casing 2 Replace the two securing screws 112 Chapter 3 3 Replace the adhesive strip for the TouchPad Bracket x Phe ns tu fig Chapter 3 113 Replacing the Finger Print Reader 1 Replace the Finger Print Reader in the Upper Cover in the direction of the arrow uem ij 4 p Es 2 Run the FFC along the TouchPad bracket as shown and press down to secure it in place 114 Chapter 3 4 Replace the single securing screw Chapter 3 115 Replacing the Upper Cover WARNING Care must be taken when replacing the Upper Cover to prevent damage or stress to the surface 1 Place the Upper Cover on the Lower Cover top right side first and lower it into place 116 Chapter 3 3 Reconnect the three FFC cables to the mainboard Fi TT TT TIL B C 4 Connect A as shown and lock the connector 5 Connect B as shown and lock the connector 6 Connect C as shown and lock the connector Chapter 3 117 7 Replace the two securing screws in the Upper Cover Upper Cover M2 5 5 1
121. ways 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 211 212 Appendix C AFLASH Utility 31 Antennas 93 Battery Pack Removing 44 BIOS Utility 23 31 Boot 29 Exit 30 Navigating 23 Onboard Device Configuration 27 Power 29 Save and Exit 30 Security 26 System Security 30 Bluetooth Module Removing 75 Board Layout Top View 161 Camera Module 89 Common Problems 138 computer on indicator 9 CPU 85 DIMM Modules Removing 50 Display 4 EasyTouch Failure 151 Euro 13 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 43 Features 1 Finger Print Reader Removing 70 Fingerprint Reader Failure 152 Flash Utility 31 FPC Cable 92 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 167 HDD Removing 51 Hinge Covers Removing 56 Hot Keys 11 Intermittent Problems 154 Internal Microphone Failure 144 Internal Speaker Failure 142 Jumper and Connector Locations 161 Top View 161 Keyboard Removing 59 Keyboard Failure 141 LCD Bezel 87 LCD Brackets 92 LCD Failure 141 LCD Module Removing 62 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 86 LCD Panel 90 Lower Covers Removing 46 Main Unit Disassembly 213 Flowchart 55 Mainboard 80 MediaTouch Button Failure 151 Memory Check 138 MIC Module 94 Model Definition 180 Modem Module Removing 78 No Display Issue 139 ODD Removing 53 Online Support Information 211 Panel 5
122. x 16 characters e dmitools wp xxxx gt Write product name to EEPROM max 16 characters e dmitools ws xxxx gt Write serial number to EEPROM max 22 characters e dmitools wu xxxx gt Write uuid to EEPROM Ignore String dmitools wa xxxx gt Write asset tag to EEPROM max 32 characters NOTE The following write examples 2 to 5 require a system reboot to take effect Example 1 Read DMI Information from Memory Input dmitools r Output Manufacturer Type1 Offset04h Acer Product 1 Offset05h TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number Type1 Offset07h 01234567890123456789 UUID String Type1 Offset08h XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX Chapter 2 Asset Tag Types Offset04h Acer Asstag Example 2 Write Product Name to EEPROM Input dmitools wp AspireXXXX Example 3 Write Serial Number to EEPROM Input dmitools ws 01234567890123456789 Example 4 Write UUID to EEPROM Input dmitools wu Example 5 Write Asset Tag to EEPROM Input dmitools wa Acer Asstag Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility You can use the MAC BAT utility to write the MAC CFG file to the EEPROM under DOS mode 1 Useatext editor for example Notepad to open the MAC CFG file You can see the MAC CFG contents as below MAC GRE THO Title HAC Address byte WriteData 8611223345455 StartAddr A WriteLeng 6 KeepByte H WriteData 001122334455 MAC value Sta
123. y 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 lt F12 gt during POST to enter multi boot menu In this menu user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options Information Main Advanced Security Boot and Exit Follow these instructions e To choose a menu use the left and right arrow keys To choose an item use the up and down arrow keys e To change the value of a parameter press F5 or F6 A plus sign indicates the item has sub items Press Enter to expand this item e Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu In any menu you can load default settings by pressing F9 You can also press F10 to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility NOTE You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the scre

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