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Model	Card Reader	Wireless LAN1	Bluetooth	VOIP Phone

AS4540-321G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	BT 2.1	N
AS4540-302G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	BT 2.1	N

AS4540-303G32Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	BT 2.1	N

AS4540-303G32Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	BT 2.1	N

AS4540-523G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	BT 2.1	N

AS4540-503G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	BT 2.1	N

AS4540-501G16Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	BT 2.1	N

AS4540-502G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	BT 2.1	N

AS4540-542G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	BT 2.1	N

AS4540-522G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	BT 2.1	N

AS4540-521G16Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-521G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-503G32Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-503G32Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-504G50Bn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-504G50Bn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-521G32Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	BT 2.1	N

AS4540-303G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	BT 2.1	N

AS4540-302G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-503G32Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-503G32Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-503G32Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-503G32Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-503G32Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-503G32Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-521G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	BT 2.1	N

AS4540-522G32Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	BT 2.1	N

AS4540-302G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-302G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-302G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-302G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-302G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-302G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-302G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-303G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-303G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-303G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-303G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-303G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-303G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-302G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-302G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

AS4540-302G25Mn	5 in 1-Build in	3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN	N	N

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Contents

Aspire 4540/4240 Series Service Guide Revision History III Copyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Viii Troubleshooting 137 Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test Aspire 4540/4240 Series Table of Contents Chapter Features Power subsystem Dimensions and WeightCommunication Privacy control Environment System Block Diagram Icon Description Your Acer Notebook tourHDD Closed Front View Hdmi Left View Right View Icon Function Description Bottom View Function Left Button Right Button Main touchpad Touchpad Basics with fingerprint reader Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Using the KeyboardLock key Description Fn + F11 Key Description Windows Keys Euro symbol Using the System UtilitiesUS dollar sign Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Processor Specification Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor Specifications System Board Major Chips Specifications 1MB Smbios Memory Combinations Slot Total Memory System Memory Specifications RPM Hard Disk Drive Interface Specifications Rate Mbytes/sec Max DC Power Requirements Voltage LCD Specification Super-Multi Combo Module Specification Keyboard Specification VGA Graphic Controller SpecificationAudio Interface Specification Bluetooth Specification Battery Finger Print Reader SpecificationPifa Sony AS-2007A Navigating the Bios Utility Bios Setup Utility Parameter Description Information Disabled Enables or disables the Press F12 to display bootMain IDE Ahci Security Disabled orParameter Description Option Clear or Set Removing a Password Setting a Password Enter New Password Changing a Password USB CD/DVD ROM Boot Cmos Exit Bios Flash Utilities DOS Flash Utility Flash process begins as shown WinFlash Utility Progress screen displays Chapter Remove HDD Password Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities Cleaning Bios Passwords Removing Bios Passwords Using DMITools Using Boot Sequence SelectorMiscellaneous Utilities Using the LAN MAC Eeprom Utility DOS mode, run the MAC.BAT file to write MAC values to eeprom Disassembly Requirements Machine Disassembly and Replacement Disassembly Process Pre-disassembly InstructionsGeneral Information Main Screw List Description Quantity Acer P/N External Modules Disassembly Flowchart External Module Disassembly ProcessScrew List Step Quantity Removing the Battery Pack Removing the SD Dummy Card Dimm Removing the Lower Covers Remove the HDD Cover as shown Chapter Removing the Wlan Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Wlan Module M2*3 Removing the Dimm Modules Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Carrier M3*3 Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Module M2.5*5 Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket M2*3 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Main Unit Disassembly Process Step Size Quantity Screw Type Hinge Covers M2*3 Removing the Hinge Covers Step Size Quantity Screw Type Removing the Switch Cover Chapter Removing the Keyboard Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speaker Module M2.5*3 Removing the Speaker ModulePage Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*5 Removing the LCD ModulePage Chapter Remove the two securing screws from the left LCD hinge Remove the two securing screws from the right LCD hinge Removing the Upper Cover Chapter Page Removing the Finger Print Reader Page Removing the TouchPad Bracket Remove the two screws from the TouchPad Bracket Removing the RTC Battery Removing the Bluetooth Module Bluetooth Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type USB Board M2.5*3 Removing the USB Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Modem Module M2*3 Removing the Modem ModulePage Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2.5*3 Removing the Mainboard Removing the RJ-11 Port Chapter Step Size Quantity Screw Type Thermal Module 5*3.2 Removing the Thermal Module Chapter Removing the CPU LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD Module Disassembly Process Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel M2.5*5 Removing the LCD Bezel Lift the bezel away from the panel Step Size Quantity Screw Type Camera Module M2.5*3 Removing the Camera Module Removing the LCD Panel Lift the LCD Panel out of the casing as shown Chapter Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable Removing the Antennas Removing the MIC Module Replacing the MIC Module LCD Module Reassembly ProcedureReplacing the Antennas Chapter Page Replacing the LCD Panel Page Replacing the Camera Module Replacing the LCD Bezel Replacing the CPU Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the Thermal Module Connect fan cable to the mainboard as shown Replacing the RJ-11 Port Replacing the Mainboard Insert the single securing screw Replacing the USB Board Replacing the Bluetooth Board 110 Chapter Replacing the Modem Module Replacing the TouchPad Bracket Page Replacing the Finger Print Reader Replace the single securing screw Chapter 115 Replacing the Upper Cover Page Replace the two securing screws in the Upper Cover Replacing the LCD Module Reconnect the Microphone cable to the Mainboard as shown Page 122 Chapter Replacing the Speaker Module Replacing the Keyboard Page Replacing the Switch Cover Step Size Quantity Screw Type Replacing the Hinge Covers Replacing the ODD Module External Module Reassembly Process Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module Replace the four securing screws two each side Replacing the Wlan Module Replacing the Dimm Modules Replace the two screws to secure the module Replacing the SD Dummy Card Replacing the Lower Covers Replacing the Battery 136 Chapter Symptoms Verified Go To Common Problems Computer Shutsdown Intermittently Power On Issue No Post or Video No Display Issue Abnormal Video Display Random Loss of Bios Settings Built-In Keyboard Failure LCD Failure Internal Speaker Failure Touchpad Failure Sound Problems Select Set up microphone Microphone ProblemsInternal Microphone Failure Select Repair your computer HDD Not Operating CorrectlySelect Startup Repair ODD Not Operating Correctly ODD Failure Discs Do Not Play Drive Not Detected Modem Function Failure USB Failure Rightside Bluetooth Function Failure Wireless Function Failure Media Board Failure EasyTouch Button Failure Thermal Unit Failure Fingerprint Reader Failure Other Failures External Mouse Failure Undetermined Problems Intermittent Problems Sec Post Codes TablesMemory Code Description BDS & Specific action Each Driver entry point used in 80PORT Each Peim entry point used in 80PORT Bootpriority CF9RESETFvbservice Savememoryconfig Legacybiosplatform LegacybiosSetuputility Fwblockservice Each SmmDriver entry point used in 80PORT Top View Bottom View JHP1 JUSB1Vram JMIC1 JPLINE1 Steps for Clearing Bios Password Check Clearing Password CheckHardware Open Gap Description Description Location Clear Cmos Jumper Memory bay Bios Recovery Boot Block Bios Recovery by Crisis DiskBios Recovery Hotkey Steps for Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk 166 Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Main Module Aspire 4540/4240 Exploded DiagramsCPU Base Aspire 4540/4240 FRU List Category Description Acer PN BatteryBoard Cable Category Description Acer PN Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly Hinge CAP R Hinge CAP LHDD Bracket Mini Card Bracket Keyboard Acer AC4T JV40 Internal KeyboardStandard 87KS Black Nordic Texture Combo Drive Super Multidrive CAMERA, IMR LED LCD AUO 14 Wxga Glare B140XW01 V0 0A LF Assy LCD Module 14 Wxga Glare W/ AntennaLED LCD AUO 14 Wxga Glare B140XW01 V0 1A LF LED LCD Samsung 14 Wxga Glare LTN140AT01 Antenna Mimo R-3X3 Lvds Cable W/O Cmos LCD Bezel W/O Cmos 33.PAA02.006 Screw ListSpeaker Miscellaneous Chapter 179 Aspire 4540/4240 Series Appendix aModel Country Acer Part No Description AAP 181 Model Country Acer Part No Description CHI AclaUSA Model Country Acer Part No Description 185 Model Country Acer Part No Description 187 Memory Chip Model NLED14WXGAG UMA SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 Appendix a 190 ATUM620 NLED14WXGAG UMA SO1GBII6 ATUM600 NLED14WXGAG UMA SO1GBII6Media Processor Extra SW1 NSM8XS NBDCB4XS AS4540-302G25Mn N250GB5.4KS Model Card Reader Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth Voip Phone 195 1-Build 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Appendix a 196 197 Appendix a 198 Appendix B Test Compatible Components BOMName Microsoft Windows 7 Environment TestType Description Adapter Audio Codec Camera Type DescriptionCard Bus1 Finger Print Reader WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0 ML250 Sata LF F WD3200BEVT-22ZCT0 ML160 Sata LF F 204 AUO NLED14WXGAG Acer AC4TSamsung NLED14WXGAG LPL NLED14WXGAG Memory Northbridge Chipset Modem AMD AMDSB710 AMD SB710 Southbridge ChipsetSoftware VGA Chip WiFi Antenna 210 Appendix C Online Support Information 212 Index ODD