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Aspire 5241 Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright III Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Troubleshooting Viii Jumper and Connector Locations 139 Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test Table of Contents Features Chapter Communication Dimensions and WeightPower subsystem Privacy control System Block Diagram TBD Front View Your Acer Notebook tourIcon Description Closed Front View HDD Rear View Left View Right View Bottom View Indicators Icon Function Description TouchPad Basics Function Left Button Right Button Main TouchPad Using the Keyboard Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows Keys Key Description Hot Keys Hotkey Icon Function Description Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Euro symbolSpecial Key US dollar sign Chapter Processor Specifications Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor Specification Northbridge Specification TBD Confirm ATI RS780MN + ATI SB710 System Memory Specification2GB Hard Disk Drive Interface Specification LAN Interface SpecificationWireless Module 802.11b/g/n Specification Memory Combinations Slot Total Memory Sata Super-Multi Drive SpecificationRPM Hlds GT30N LF Audio Interface Specification Audio Amplifier Specification Power and Keyboard Controller Speakers SpecificationMicrophone Specification Battery Specification Cell Card Reader Specification Fan SpecificationLvds Chapter Bios Setup Utility Navigating the Bios Utility Sonydvd InformationParameter Description Main Parameter Description Format/Option Parameter Description Option Disabled orSecurity Clear or Set Setting a Password Removing a Password Changing a Password Changes have been saved Boot IDE1 Sonydvd USB FDD Exit Cmos Bios Flash Utilities DOS Flash Utility WinFlash Utility \NDWG0\ndwg005a\ Password Remove HDD/BIOS Password UtilitiesRemove HDD Password UnlockHD Removing Bios Passwords Cleaning Bios Passwords Using Boot Sequence Selector Using DMI Tools Input Output Using the LAN MAC Eeprom Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement Disassembly Requirements Main Screw List Quantity Part Number Pre-disassembly InstructionsDisassembly Process Screw M2*3 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart External Module Disassembly ProcessScrew List Step Quantity Removing the Battery Pack Removing the SD Dummy Card Removing the Lower Covers Step Size Quantity Screw Type Lower Covers M2.5*8 Removing the Optical Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Module M2.5*8 Step 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 Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Removing the Switch Cover See Removing the Battery Pack on Removing the Keyboard Removing the LCD Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*8 Chapter Page Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*8 Removing the Upper Cover Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*8 Disconnect the following four cables from the Mainboard Disconnect a as shown Disconnect C as shown Remove the nine screws on the top panel Removing the Power Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Power Board M2*3 Removing 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 Removing the Mainboard Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2.5*4 Removing the RTC Battery Removing the Thermal Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Thermal Module M2.5*6Page Removing the CPU Fan Step Size Quantity Screw Type CPU Fan M2*3 Lift the CPU Fan clear of the Mainboard as shown Chapter Removing the CPU LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Removing the LCD Bezel Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel M2.5*6 Removing the Camera Module Removing the LCD Panel Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Panel M2.5*6 Lift the LCD Panel clear of the module Chapter Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Brackets M2*3Page Removing the Antennas Page Chapter LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the Antennas Locating Pin Page Replacing the LCD Panel Page Replacing the Camera Module Replacing the LCD Bezel Replace the four screws and screw caps provided Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU Replacing the CPU Fan Replacing the Thermal Module Replacing the Mainboard Replacing the TouchPad Bracket Page Replacing the Right Speaker Module Replacing the Left Speaker Module Replacing the Power Board Replacing the Upper CoverPage 104 Chapter Connect a as shown Connect C as shown Replacing the LCD Module Cover Rear Securing Clips 108 Chapter Page 110 Chapter Replacing the Keyboard Replacing the Switch Cover Replacing the Hard Disk Drive ModulePage Replacing the Wlan Module Replacing the Dimm Modules Replacing the ODD Module Replacing the Lower Covers Replacing the SD Dummy Card Replacing the Battery 118 Chapter 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 Microphone Problems Sound ProblemsSelect Set up microphone Select Repair your computer HDD Not Operating CorrectlySelect 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 Undetermined Problems Intermittent ProblemsDimm Post Codes BDS & Specific action Code Description Each Peim entry point used in 80PORT Each Driver entry point used in 80PORT Code Description Each Driver entry point used in 80PORT Blockservice YbiosYbiosplatform Securityhddpasswordservice Each SmmDriver entry point used in 80PORT SW2 Top ViewJTP1 SW3 JUSB2 JRJ1JUSB1 JMIC1 SW1 Power BoardON/OFF LED Steps for Clearing Bios Password Check Clearing Password Check and Bios RecoveryClearing Password Check Clear Cmos Jumper Bios Recovery Hotkey Bios Recovery by Crisis DiskBios Recovery Boot Block Steps for Bios Recovery from USB Storage 144 Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Acer Aspire 5241 Series Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly Description Acer P/N Base Assembly Rear Assembly Description AcerPN Board Case/Cover/Bracket AssemblyAcer Aspire 5241 Series FRU List Cable Description AcerPN Sata LF F/WFG011J Sata LF F/W FG011JSata LF F/WFG001J HDD Bracket Assy ODD Bracket ODD BEZEL-SUPER MultiKeyboard LCD Cover Assy LCD Module 15.6 IN. Wxga Glare WANTENNA*2, CCD 0.3M ANTENNA-AUX LCD Bezel for W/ CCD F Assy LCD Module 15.6 IN. Wxga Glare W/O CCDANTENNA-MAIN+MIMO LCD Cable for W/ CCD F LCD Bezel for W/O CCD F ANTENNA*2, W/O CCDLED Cable for W/O CCD F ANTENNA*3 W/O CCD Assy LED Module 15.6 IN. Wxga Glare WMemory Speaker HeatsinkMiscellaneous Chapter 159 Chip Appendix aCountry Acer Part No Description SMPM100 UMA SO1GBII6 EME AAPAcla SO2GBII6 UMA SO1GBII6 SO2GBII8SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 UMA SO2GBII6 Appendix a 164 Test Compatible Components Appendix B Type Description Cover Microsoft Windows 7 Environment TestAdapter ALC272X BatteryType Description Audio Codec Panasonic Sanyo Type DescriptionSimplo Camera SonyCard Reader SMPM100 Hgst Sata LF F/WC60F Seagate 320G/P Sata 8MB LF F/WGJ001J ToshibaSata 8MB LF F/WGJ001J BS,320G/P Sata 8MB LF F/WGJ001J Brand Acer None AUO N15.6WXGAG NLED15.6WXGA CMO N15.6WXGAG LPL N15.6WXGAG Samsung N15.6WXGAG MEM Hynix SO1GBII6 Micron SO1GBII6 Nanya SO1GBII6 NB Chipset Samsung SO1GBII6Modem AMD AMDRS880M Panasonic NSM8XS9.5 Hlds NSM8XSNSM8XS9.5 Plds NSM8XS SB Chipset Sony NSM8XSToshiba NSM8XS AMD AMDSB710 AMD SB710 AMD M92SXT WiFi AntennaVGA Chip UMA UMA AMD Type Description Wireless LAN BGN Online Support Information Appendix C 188 Bios 190 191 192