Acer 5560, 5590 manual Check the Power Adapter

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Check the Power Adapter

Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figure

Pin 1: +19 to +20.5V

Pin 2: 0V, Ground

1.If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter.

2.If the voltage is within the range, do the following: Replace the System board.

If the problem is not corrected, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 86.

If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step.

NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect.

3.If the power-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation.

4.If the operational charge does not work, see “Check the Battery Pack” on page 73.

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Contents Aspire 5540/5560/5590 Series Service Guide Date Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright DisclaimerConventions Screen MessagesPreface Page System Specifications FeaturesChapter Audio System Block Diagram Block DiagramBoard Layout Top ViewBottom View Jumper Settings DescriptionYour Acer Notebook tour Icon DescriptionCommunication for Aspire Closed Front View Left View Right View Rear PanelIndicators Bottom PanelIcon Function Description HDDLaunch key Default application Easy-Launch ButtonsTouchpad Basics Page Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the KeyboardDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Windows KeysHot Keys Key Icon DescriptionSpecial Key Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionUS dollar sign Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity ManagementChapter Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet Management Acer ePower Management Acer ModeBattery status Acer ePresentation Management Processor Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification Second Level CacheMemory Combinations LAN InterfaceModem Interface Bluetooth Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/g optional deviceHard Disk Drive Interface Combo Drive Interface DVD-Dual InterfaceVideo Memory Audio InterfaceVideo Interface USB PortSystem Board Major Chips Pcmcia PortExpress Card Interface KeyboardBattery LCD 14.1 inchSystem Power Management LCD InverterAC Adaptor System Utilities Bios Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot ExitNavigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter DescriptionSecurity Boot Exit MainParameter Description Format/Option Boot Exit SecurityClear or Set Setting a PasswordRemoving a Password Parameter Description OptionChanging a Password Page Boot +Hard DriveInformation Main Security Boot ExitBios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart Screw List Description Part NumberRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Memory and the HDD Module Removing the ODD Module Removing the LCD ModuleChapter Page Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly Disassembling the Main UnitPage Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Page Disassembling the LCD Module Page Disassembling the LCD Module with video camera Page Chapter Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD ModuleDisassembling the ODD Module Chapter Troubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go ToExternal CD-ROM Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Memory checkCheck the Power Adapter Check the Battery Pack Touchpad CheckPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Message List Index of Error MessagesError Code List Error Codes Error MessagesCPU ID No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Phoenix Bios Beep Codes Code Beeps Post Routine DescriptionChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Indicator-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmJumper and Connector Locations Top ViewBottom View Jumper Settings Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire 5540/5560/5590 Exploded Diagram Aspire 5540/5560/5590 FRU ListCategory Part Name and Description Acer Part No Not contain the black mylar as Image shows Middle Cover TM Upper Case TM CPU DOTHAN740 1.73GMHZ Intel Assy HDD Bracket AG1 CPU Heatsink W/SCREW W/O FAN H3M0S SP Keyboard 89KEY Darfon NSK AEK0W Sweden Keyboard 89KEY Darfon NSK LCD Bezel 14.1 W/LOGO CCD Inverter Board 15.4 Foxconn LCD Cable 14.1 CCD Mainboard AG1910 W/O CPU W LCD Screw Rubber 106
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5590, 5560 specifications

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