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Troubleshooting
Specifications
System Block Diagram
Bluetooth
Password
Euro symbol
Wireless Function Failure
Dimension
Savememoryconfig
Common Problems
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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
Privacy control
Dimensions and Weight
Power subsystem
Communication
Environment
System Block Diagram
HDD
Your Acer Notebook tour
Icon Description
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
Fn + F11
Using the Keyboard
Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off
Lock key Description
Key Description
Windows Keys
US dollar sign
Using the System Utilities
Euro symbol
Acer GridVista dual-display compatible
System Board Major Chips Specifications
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor Specification
Processor 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
Bluetooth Specification
VGA Graphic Controller Specification
Keyboard Specification
Audio Interface Specification
Sony AS-2007A
Finger Print Reader Specification
Battery
Pifa
Navigating the Bios Utility
Bios Setup Utility
Parameter Description
Information
IDE Ahci
Enables or disables the Press F12 to display boot
Disabled
Main
Clear or Set
Disabled or
Security
Parameter Description Option
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
Miscellaneous Utilities
Using Boot Sequence Selector
Using DMITools
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
Main Screw List Description Quantity Acer P/N
Pre-disassembly Instructions
Disassembly Process
General Information
Screw List Step Quantity
External Module Disassembly Process
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
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 Module
Page
Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*5
Removing the LCD Module
Page
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 Module
Page
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 Antennas
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the MIC Module
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
Internal Microphone Failure
Microphone Problems
Select Set up microphone
Select Startup Repair
HDD Not Operating Correctly
Select Repair your computer
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
Code Description
Post Codes Tables
Sec
Memory
BDS & Specific action
Each Driver entry point used in 80PORT
Each Peim entry point used in 80PORT
Savememoryconfig
CF9RESET
Bootpriority
Fvbservice
Fwblockservice
Legacybios
Legacybiosplatform
Setuputility
Each SmmDriver entry point used in 80PORT
Top View
Bottom View
JPLINE1
JUSB1
JHP1
Vram JMIC1
Description Location Clear Cmos Jumper Memory bay
Clearing Password Check
Steps for Clearing Bios Password Check
Hardware Open Gap Description
Steps for Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk
Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk
Bios Recovery Boot Block
Bios Recovery Hotkey
166 Chapter
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
CPU
Aspire 4540/4240 Exploded Diagrams
Main Module
Base
Cable
Category Description Acer PN Battery
Aspire 4540/4240 FRU List
Board
Category Description Acer PN
Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly
Mini Card Bracket
Hinge CAP L
Hinge CAP R
HDD Bracket
Standard 87KS Black Nordic Texture
Keyboard
Keyboard Acer AC4T JV40 Internal
Combo Drive
Super Multidrive
LED LCD Samsung 14 Wxga Glare LTN140AT01
Assy LCD Module 14 Wxga Glare W/ Antenna
CAMERA, IMR LED LCD AUO 14 Wxga Glare B140XW01 V0 0A LF
LED LCD AUO 14 Wxga Glare B140XW01 V0 1A LF
Antenna Mimo R-3X3
Lvds Cable W/O Cmos
LCD Bezel W/O Cmos
Miscellaneous
Screw List
33.PAA02.006
Speaker
Chapter 179
AAP
Appendix a
Aspire 4540/4240 Series
Model Country Acer Part No Description
181
Model Country Acer Part No Description
USA
Acla
CHI
Model Country Acer Part No Description
185
Model Country Acer Part No Description
187
Memory Chip
Model
NLED14WXGAG UMA SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6
Appendix a 190
NSM8XS
ATUM600 NLED14WXGAG UMA SO1GBII6
ATUM620 NLED14WXGAG UMA SO1GBII6
Media Processor Extra SW1
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
Audio Codec
Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test
BOMName
Type Description Adapter
Card Bus1
Type Description
Camera
Finger Print Reader
WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0 ML250 Sata LF F
WD3200BEVT-22ZCT0 ML160 Sata LF F
204
LPL NLED14WXGAG
Acer AC4T
AUO NLED14WXGAG
Samsung NLED14WXGAG
Memory
Northbridge Chipset
Modem
Software
Southbridge Chipset
AMD AMDSB710 AMD SB710
VGA Chip
WiFi Antenna
210
Appendix C
Online Support Information
212
Index
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