Wireless Function Failure, Thermal Unit Failure | Acer 4333, 4733Z

Wireless Function Failure

If the WLAN fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs:

Thermal Unit Failure

If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:

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Contents

Acer Aspire 4333/4733Z Service Guide Revision History Copyright III Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents 111 Viii Table of Contents Table of Contents Features Chapter Wireless and networking Dimensions and weightDisplay Audio Power adapter and battery Power adapterBattery Input and control Software Optional Items Warranty Environment System Block Diagram Penryn Your Acer Notebook tour Top ViewIcon Description Closed Front View Rear view Left View Right View Base View Indicators Icon Function DescriptionHDD Touchpad Basics Function Left Button Right Button Main Touchpad Using the Keyboard Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypadLock key Description Windows Keys Key Description Hot Keys Hotkey Icon Function Description Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Memory Specification System Board Major Chips SpecificationVGA LAN Wireless Module 802.11b/g/Draft-N Specification PcmciaMemory Combinations Slot Total Memory 0MB LAN Interface Specification Bluetooth Interface Specification3G Module Not available with this model Specification Speaker Specification Hard Disk Drive Interface Specification WD WD2500BEVTSata WD WD3200BPVT-22ZEST0 WD WD5000BEVT-22A0RT0 USB Port Specification WD7500BPVT-22HXZT1Ehci Audio Subsystem Specification Video Interface SpecificationHdmi Port Specification Lvds / CRT Pcmcia Port Not available in this model Specification Super-Multi Drive Module Plds DS8A4SH DVD-ROMDVD-RW DVD+RW Keyboard Controller Specification DVD-RAMUS & US+ CD-RW Ports Specification Main Battery Specification CellRTC Battery Specification AS10D61AH External Display Supported Resolution Bits AUO Camera Specification Card Reader SpecificationSystem LED Indicator Specification AC Adapter SpecificationPage Chapter Bios Setup Utility Navigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter DescriptionUuid Main Parameter Description Format/Option Disabled or SecurityParameter Description Option Clear or Set Setting a Password Removing a Password Changing a Password Continue Boot PCI LANUSB HDD Exit Exit Exit Saving Changes Bios Flash Utility DOS Flash UtilityWinFlash Utility Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities Remove HDD Password Removing Bios Passwords Cleaning Bios Passwords Using Boot Sequence Selector Using DMIToolsMiscellaneous Utilities Using the LAN MAC Utility Example 1 Read DMI Information from Memory Machine Disassembly and Replacement Disassembly Requirements Pre-disassembly Instructions Disassembly Process Main Screw List Quantity Part Number External Modules Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly FlowchartScrew List Step Quantity Removing the Battery Pack Removing the SD Dummy Card Removing the Keyboard Chapter Removing the ODD Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Step Size Quantity Screw Type Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Removing the Lower Cover Component Overview Removing the Dimm Modules Removing the Wlan Module Removing the USB Board Remove the one 1 screw from the USB board Removing the RTC Battery Removing the Bluetooth Module Removing the HDD Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Module M2-0.4*2-I Step Size Quantity Screw Type Removing the LCD Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Removing the Thermal Module Removing the CPU Chapter Removing the Mainboard Remove the one 1 securing screw from the mainboard Lift the mainboard away the lower cover Chapter LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Removing the LCD Bezel Chapter Removing the Camera Module Removing the LCD Panel Remove the LCD Hinges Removing the Lvds Cable Removing the Wlan Antennas LCD Module Assembly Process Replacing the Wlan Antennas Replacing the Lvds Cable Replacing the LCD Hinges Removing the LCD Panel Replace the six 6 securing screws to secure the LCD panel Replacing the Camera Module Replacing the LCD Bezel Page Replace the two 2 bezel screws Main Unit Assembly Process Replacing the Mainboard Chapter Replacing the CPU Replacing the Thermal Module Connect the fan cable as shown Chapter Replacing the LCD Module Page Replacing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the HDD Module 100 Chapter Removing the RTC Battery Replacing the USB Board Replacing the Wlan Module Connect the two 2 antenna cables to the Wlan board as shown Replacing the Dimm Modules Replacing the Lower Cover External Module Assembly Process Replacing the ODD Module Replacing the Keyboard Page Replacing the Battery Pack Replacing the SD dummy card Common Problems Symptoms Verified Go To Power On Issue Computer Shutsdown Intermittently No Display Issue No Post or Video Random Loss of Bios Settings Abnormal Video Display LCD Failure Built-In Keyboard Failure Touchpad Failure Internal Speaker Failure Sound Problems Microphone ProblemsSelect Set up microphone HDD Not Operating Correctly Select Repair your computerSelect Startup Repair ODD Failure ODD Not Operating Correctly Discs Do Not Play Drive Not Detected Wireless Function Failure Thermal Unit Failure External Mouse Failure Other Failures Intermittent Problems Undetermined ProblemsDimm Post Code Range Phase Post Codes Peimemoryinstall PEI Peiswitchstack PEIPeienterrecoverymode PEI Peirecoverymediafound PEI Bdsinstallhotkey BDS Bdsbeforepciioinstall BDSBdsenumerateallbootoption BDS Dxesmmcontrolerinit DXE Bdsendofbootselection BDS Bdsentersetup BDSBdsenterbootmanager BDS Bdsbootdeviceselect BDS Smmacpienablestart SMM Smmacpienableend SMMSmmacpidisablestart SMM Smmacpidisableend SMM 130 Chapter Jumper and Connector Locations Bottom View CN14 Lvds CN13 RTC CPU CN15 WlanCN9/CN10 DDR3 Clearing Password Check and Bios Recovery Steps for Clearing Bios Password CheckDescription Location G2 / G3 Cmos Jumper Dimm bay Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk Bios Recovery Boot BlockBios Recovery Hotkey Steps for Bios Recovery from USB Storage FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Acer Aspire 4333/4733Z Exploded Diagrams LCD AssemblyDescription Acer P/N Chassis Assembly ODDUSB FFC Acer Aspire 4333/4733Z FRU List Adapter CASE/COVER/BRACKET Assembly HDD/HARD Disk Drive Keyboard LCD Cover W/ ANT IMR Black Mainboard Screw List Miscellaneous Chapter 145 Appendix a AspireModel Country Acer Description Model Country Acer Memory Aspire 4733Z ChinaLX.R5T0 LX.R8A0 LX.R5T LX.R8ASO1GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 Appendix a 150 Bluetooth Appendix BVendor Type Description Adapter Audio Codec Vendor Type Description CameraCard Reader Keyboard WiFi Antenna Wireless LANNB Chipset SB Chipset Online Support Information Appendix C 156 Index 158