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Acer 5241 manual Chapter, Features

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Chapter 1

System Specifications

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:

Operating System

•Genuine Windows® 7™

Platform

•	AMD	urionT™ II dual-core processor*
•	AMD	thlonA™ 64 II dual-core processor*

•AMD Sempron™ processor*

•AMD M880G Chipset

System Memory

•Dual-channel support

•Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules

Display

•15.6" WXGA, HD 720p, 1366x768

•16:9 aspect ratio

Graphics

•ATI Radeon™ HD 4570 (Aspire 5241) or 4200 Graphics

Storage subsystem

•2.5" hard disk drive

•Multi-in-1 card-reader

Optical Drive

•DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive

Audio

•Two built-in stereo speakers

•High-definition audio support

•MS-Sound compatible

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Acer 5241 manual Chapter, Features

Contents

Aspire 5241 Series Service Guide Revision History III CopyrightConventions Preface Page Table of Contents Viii TroubleshootingMicrosoft Windows 7 Environment Test Jumper and Connector Locations 139Table of Contents Chapter FeaturesPrivacy control Dimensions and WeightPower subsystem CommunicationSystem Block Diagram TBD Icon Description Your Acer Notebook tourFront View HDD Closed Front ViewLeft View Rear ViewBottom View Right ViewIcon Function Description IndicatorsFunction Left Button Right Button Main TouchPad TouchPad BasicsLock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the KeyboardKey Description Windows KeysHotkey Icon Function Description Hot KeysUS dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial Key Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleChapter Northbridge Specification Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor Specification Processor Specifications2GB System Memory SpecificationTBD Confirm ATI RS780MN + ATI SB710 Memory Combinations Slot Total Memory LAN Interface SpecificationWireless Module 802.11b/g/n Specification Hard Disk Drive Interface SpecificationHlds GT30N LF Super-Multi Drive SpecificationRPM SataAudio Amplifier Specification Audio Interface SpecificationBattery Specification Cell Speakers SpecificationMicrophone Specification Power and Keyboard ControllerLvds Fan SpecificationCard Reader Specification Chapter Navigating the Bios Utility Bios Setup UtilityParameter Description InformationSonydvd Parameter Description Format/Option MainClear or Set Disabled orSecurity Parameter Description OptionRemoving a Password Setting a PasswordChanges have been saved Changing a PasswordIDE1 Sonydvd USB FDD BootCmos ExitBios Flash Utilities DOS Flash Utility \NDWG0\ndwg005a\ WinFlash UtilityUnlockHD Remove HDD/BIOS Password UtilitiesRemove HDD Password PasswordCleaning Bios Passwords Removing Bios PasswordsUsing DMI Tools Using Boot Sequence SelectorOutput InputUsing the LAN MAC Eeprom Utility Disassembly Requirements Machine Disassembly and ReplacementScrew M2*3 Pre-disassembly InstructionsDisassembly Process Main Screw List Quantity Part NumberScrew List Step Quantity External Module Disassembly ProcessExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart Removing the Battery Pack Removing the SD Dummy Card Step Size Quantity Screw Type Lower Covers M2.5*8 Removing the Lower CoversStep Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Module M2.5*8 Removing the Optical Drive ModuleStep Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket M2*3 Removing the Dimm Modules Removing the Wlan Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Wlan Module M2*3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Carrier M3*3 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Main Unit Disassembly ProcessSee Removing the Battery Pack on Removing the Switch CoverRemoving the Keyboard Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*8 Removing the LCD ModuleChapter Page Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*8 Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*8 Removing the Upper CoverDisconnect the following four cables from the Mainboard Disconnect a as shown Disconnect C as shown Remove the nine screws on the top panel Step Size Quantity Screw Type Power Board M2*3 Removing the Power BoardRemoving the Left Speaker Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Removing the Right Speaker Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Removing the TouchPad Bracket Step Size Quantity Screw Type TouchPad Bracket M2*3 Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2.5*4 Removing the MainboardRemoving the RTC Battery Step Size Quantity Screw Type Thermal Module M2.5*6 Removing the Thermal ModulePage Step Size Quantity Screw Type CPU Fan M2*3 Removing the CPU FanLift the CPU Fan clear of the Mainboard as shown Chapter Removing the CPU LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD Module Disassembly ProcessStep Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel M2.5*6 Removing the LCD BezelRemoving the Camera Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Panel M2.5*6 Removing the LCD PanelLift the LCD Panel clear of the module Chapter Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Brackets M2*3 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC CablePage Removing the Antennas Page Chapter Replacing the Antennas LCD Module Reassembly ProcedureLocating Pin Page Replacing the LCD Panel Page Replacing the Camera Module Replacing the LCD Bezel Replace the four screws and screw caps provided Replacing the CPU Main Module Reassembly ProcedureReplacing the Thermal Module Replacing the CPU FanReplacing the Mainboard Replacing the TouchPad Bracket Page Replacing the Right Speaker Module Replacing the Left Speaker Module Replacing the Upper Cover Replacing the Power BoardPage 104 Chapter Connect a as shown Connect C as shown Cover Replacing the LCD ModuleRear Securing Clips 108 Chapter Page 110 Chapter Replacing the Keyboard Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module Replacing the Switch CoverPage Replacing the Dimm Modules Replacing the Wlan ModuleReplacing the Lower Covers Replacing the ODD ModuleReplacing the SD Dummy Card Replacing the Battery 118 Chapter Symptoms Verified Go To Common ProblemsComputer Shutsdown Intermittently Power On IssueNo Post or Video No Display IssueAbnormal Video Display Random Loss of Bios SettingsBuilt-In Keyboard Failure LCD FailureInternal Speaker Failure TouchPad FailureSelect Set up microphone Sound ProblemsMicrophone Problems Select Startup Repair HDD Not Operating CorrectlySelect Repair your computer ODD Not Operating Correctly ODD FailureDiscs Do Not Play Drive Not Detected Thermal Unit Failure Wireless Function FailureOther Failures External Mouse FailureDimm Intermittent ProblemsUndetermined Problems Post Codes Code Description BDS & Specific actionEach Driver entry point used in 80PORT Code Description Each Peim entry point used in 80PORTEach Driver entry point used in 80PORT Securityhddpasswordservice YbiosYbiosplatform BlockserviceEach SmmDriver entry point used in 80PORT SW3 Top ViewJTP1 SW2JMIC1 JRJ1JUSB1 JUSB2ON/OFF LED Power BoardSW1 Clear Cmos Jumper Clearing Password Check and Bios RecoveryClearing Password Check Steps for Clearing Bios Password CheckSteps for Bios Recovery from USB Storage Bios Recovery by Crisis DiskBios Recovery Boot Block Bios Recovery Hotkey144 Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Main Assembly Acer Aspire 5241 Series Exploded DiagramsDescription Acer P/N Base Assembly Rear Assembly Cable Case/Cover/Bracket AssemblyAcer Aspire 5241 Series FRU List Description AcerPN BoardDescription AcerPN HDD Bracket Assy Sata LF F/W FG011JSata LF F/WFG001J Sata LF F/WFG011JKeyboard ODD BEZEL-SUPER MultiODD Bracket ANTENNA-AUX Assy LCD Module 15.6 IN. Wxga Glare WANTENNA*2, CCD 0.3M LCD CoverLCD Cable for W/ CCD F Assy LCD Module 15.6 IN. Wxga Glare W/O CCDANTENNA-MAIN+MIMO LCD Bezel for W/ CCD FLED Cable for W/O CCD F ANTENNA*2, W/O CCDLCD Bezel for W/O CCD F Memory Assy LED Module 15.6 IN. Wxga Glare WANTENNA*3 W/O CCD Miscellaneous HeatsinkSpeaker Chapter 159 SMPM100 UMA SO1GBII6 Appendix aCountry Acer Part No Description ChipAcla AAPEME SO2GBII6 UMA SO2GBII6 SO2GBII8SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 UMA SO1GBII6Appendix a 164 Appendix B Test Compatible ComponentsAdapter Microsoft Windows 7 Environment TestType Description Cover Panasonic BatteryType Description Audio Codec ALC272XSimplo Type DescriptionSanyo Card Reader SonyCamera Hgst SMPM100Sata LF F/WC60F Seagate Sata 8MB LF F/WGJ001J Toshiba320G/P Sata 8MB LF F/WGJ001J BS,320G/P Sata 8MB LF F/WGJ001J Brand None AcerAUO N15.6WXGAG CMO N15.6WXGAG NLED15.6WXGASamsung N15.6WXGAG LPL N15.6WXGAGHynix SO1GBII6 MEMNanya SO1GBII6 Micron SO1GBII6AMD AMDRS880M Samsung SO1GBII6Modem NB ChipsetPlds NSM8XS Hlds NSM8XSNSM8XS9.5 Panasonic NSM8XS9.5AMD AMDSB710 AMD SB710 Sony NSM8XSToshiba NSM8XS SB ChipsetUMA UMA AMD WiFi AntennaVGA Chip AMD M92SXTBGN Type Description Wireless LANAppendix C Online Support Information188 Bios 190 191 192