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Troubleshooting
Specifications
Error codes
System Block Diagram
Bluetooth
Password
Power-On Self-Test Post Error
Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed
Euro symbol
Indicators
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Appendix B
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Contents
Page
Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series service guide
Revision History
Copyright
Procedures
Gives precautionary measures to
Problems
Following conventions are used in this manual
Preface
Page
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
Microsoft Windows Environment Test
Chapter
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features
Display and graphics
103-/104-/107-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device
Dimension and weight
Wlan
System Block Diagram
For Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series Chapter
For Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series
Your Acer Notebook tour
Front View
Reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function
Indicates when the hard disk drive is active
Closed Front View
Only for certain models
Left View
Hdmi
Rear View
Eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off
Right View
Off
Bottom View
Icon Description
Touchpad basics with two-click buttons
Indicators
Easy-Launch Buttons
Fn + F11
Using the Keyboard
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
F12
Windows Keys
Applications context menu
Hot Keys
Fn + F2 Acer eSettings
Power. Press any key to return
Technology
Euro symbol
Special Key only for certain models
Using the System Utilities
Acer GridVista dual-display compatible
Chapter
Processor
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Bios vendor Phoenix Bios Version 04c Chapter
Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 1.35V to
LAN Module
System Memory
Memory Combinations
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Bluetooth Interface
Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n
DVD-RW Non Cprm & Cprm Dvdr Dual
Buffer size
Optical Disc Drive
Panasonic BD Combo 12.7mm Tray DL 4X UJ-130A
Blu-Ray Disc Drive
Vendor & model name
DVD-RW Non Cprm & Cprm DVD+/-R Dual Blu-Ray
USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller
Audio Interface
Video
Keyboard
Battery
System Board Major Chips
AC Adaptor
System Power Management
LCD 15.6 inches
Input 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz Output 90W 19V 4.74A 65W
Bios Setup Utility
Values Setup
Navigating the Bios Utility
Information
Parameter Description
Main
Parameter Description Format/Option
Security
Setting a Password
Clear or Set
Removing a Password
Chapter
Boot
IDE0
Exit
Table below describes the parameters in this screen
Bios Flash Utility
Remove HDD Password
Remove HDD Password
This section teaches you how to remove HDD password
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Disassembly Requirements
General Information
Pre-disassembly Instructions
Disassembly Process
Main Screw List
Screw List
External Module Disassembly Process
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
Removing the Battery Pack
Removing the SD Dummy Card
Removing the Dimm Module
Removing the Back Cover
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
Remove the one screw F securing the hard disk drive module
M3 x L4 Silver Kgf-cm 86.9A554.4R0 Chapter
Removing the Wlan Modules
Chapter
Removing the Optical Drive Module
M2 x L3 Silver Kgf-cm 86.9A552.3R0 Chapter
Main Unit Disassembly Process
Removing the Middle Cover
Size Quantity Color Torque
Detach the volume button board from the middle cover
Removing the Keyboard
Removing the LCD Module
Chapter
Size Quantity Color Torque
Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case
Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unit
Remove the three screws F from the middle cover
Chapter
M2.5 x L8 Black Kgf-cm 86.00E34.738
Removing the Fingerprint and Touchpad Boards
Page
Pry to loosen the touchpad board
Removing the Left Speaker Module
Detach the touchpad board from the upper case
Removing the USB Board Module
Detach the left speaker module
M2 x L4 Silver Kgf-cm 86.9A552.4R0
Removing the Modem Module
Remove the USB board module from the lower case
Removing the Bluetooth Module
Chapter
Removing the Right Speaker Module
M2 x L4 Black Kgf-cm 86.00E13.524 Chapter
Removing the Main Board
Detach the right speaker module
Remove one screw F securing the main board in place
Lift the main board gently from the lower case
Removing the Heatsink Module
Carefully remove the main board
Chapter
Removing the CPU
Carefully lift up the heatsink module
Chapter
Cx2
LCD Module Disassembly Process
Bx4
Bx1
Removing the LCD Bezel
For Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series
Release the inverter board from the latch
Page
Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets
Remove the LCD with the brackets from the back cover
Remove the four screws B securing the LCD assembly
Removing the LCD Brackets
Removing the FPC Cable
Page
Removing the Antennas
Disconnect the FPC cable from the LCD panel
Page
Removing the Web Camera
Symptoms Verified Go To
Power-On Self-Test Post Error
External CD-ROM Drive Check
System Check Procedures
External Diskette Drive Check
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
Power System Check
Memory Check
Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message
Touchpad Check
Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence
Index of Error Messages
Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages
System RAM Failed at offset nnnn
DMA Test Failed
Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed
Fixed Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data
Software NMI Failed
LCD
Blinking cursor shown on LCD during System board
Phoenix Bios Beep Codes
Code Beeps Post Routine Description
Setup
104 Chapter
Code Beeps
106 Chapter
Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
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Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Intermittent Problems
Undetermined Problems
Code Connector
Main Board
Headphone/speaker/line-out jack
Bluetooth board cable connector
Heatsink fan cable connector
Line-in port
Chapter 115
Clearing Password Check and Bios Recovery
Clearing Password Check
G106
Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk
118 Chapter
Page
120 Chapter
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
Exploded Diagram
FRU List
Adapter
Cables
CASE/COVER
Combo Module
HDD/HARD Disk Drive
Heatsink
Microphone
Screws
KI.SPM01.003
Power Code 7A 125V 2PIN Japan
CASE/COVER Bracket Assembly
TD01RS LF W/O Bezel Sata
DL 8X UJ890A LF W/O Bezel Sata HF+WINDOWS
Standard Black Texture German
Standard Black Texture Nordic
Screw MM2X3
Wireless LAN Board Foxconn Atheros XB63
140 Chapter
None 3G for HMW LCD Bezel 15.6 W/CAMERA Hole
CPU Intel Pentium DUAL-CORE T4300 PGA 2.1G 1M
Chapter 143
Mainboard JV50MV DDR2 DIS 3D M92XT AMD GM45
Name Plate AS5738DZG
Minicard B/G Wireless LAN Board QMI Atheros HB93 1X2 BGN
LCD Bezel 15.6 W/O Camera Hole
LED LCD Bracket Right W/HINGE
CPU AMD Athlonii M300 2.0G 1M 35W Caspian
CPU Heatsink UMA W/FAN
LCD AUO 15.6 Wxga Glare CMO N156B3-L02 LF
LCD Cover Sponge Right
LED LCD/CAMERA Cable
154 Chapter
CABLE&MICROPHONE&SPEAKER W/O Finger Print Hole
Bracket Assembly Combo Module
KH.32008.013 ML125 F/W01.01A01
LK.15605.003
Adapter 90W 19V 3PIN Delta ADP-90CD DB a LV5
53.3V AUS B85247600G
Chapter 161
162 Chapter
LF W/O Bezel Sata for WINDOWS7
CPU Heatsink Discrete W/FAN
Internal 17 Standard Black Texture French Canadian
Mainboard AS5542G ATI RS880MN SB710 M92M-XT
Aceraspire 5738Z UMAJV50MV NO91.4CG01.001G
168 Chapter
Chapter 169
170 Chapter
Chapter 171
172 Chapter
Chapter 173
Acer AS5738ZGN10
Chapter 175
176 Chapter
Chapter 177
178 Chapter
Chapter 179
Category Part Name Acer Part No
Aceraspire 5738ZG N10MGE1512CBBMJV50MVNOLX.PAT0X.001
182 Chapter
Chapter 183
184 Chapter
Chapter 185
186 Chapter
Chapter 187
Aceraspire 5536 UMACBDBMJV50PUNO91.4CH01.004G
Chapter 189
190 Chapter
Chapter 191
192 Chapter
Chapter 193
194 Chapter
Aceraspire 5536 UMACFBDBMJV50PU NO91.4CH01.003G
196 Chapter
Chapter 197
198 Chapter
Chapter 199
200 Chapter
Aceraspire 5536G M92XT512CBDBMJV50PU NO91.4CH01.002G
202 Chapter
Chapter 203
204 Chapter
Chapter 205
206 Chapter
ODD
208 Chapter
Chapter 209
210 Chapter
Chapter 211
212 Chapter
Chapter 213
Appendix a
Appendix a 214
Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series
215 Appendix a
Appendix a 216
NBDCB4
217 Appendix a
Appendix a 218
219 Appendix a
Appendix a 220
221 Appendix a
Appendix a 222
223 Appendix a
Appendix a 224
225 Appendix a
Appendix a 226
227 Appendix a
Appendix a 228
229 Appendix a
Appendix a 230
231 Appendix a
Appendix a 232
233 Appendix a
Appendix a 234
Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series
235 Appendix a
Appendix a 236
VHB32ATCN1 MC Wxgag
237 Appendix a
Appendix a 238
239 Appendix a
Appendix a 240
241 Appendix a
Appendix a 242
243 Appendix a
Appendix a 244
245 Appendix a
Appendix a 246
247 Appendix a
Appendix a 248
Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series
249 Appendix a
Appendix a 250
SO2GBII6/N
251 Appendix a
Appendix a 252
253 Appendix a
Appendix a 254
255 Appendix a
Appendix a 256
257 Appendix a
Appendix a 258
Continental
259 Appendix a
Italian
Appendix a 260
UK and US-110V
261 Appendix a
Danish/Continental
Appendix a 262
Israel
Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series
263 Appendix a
Appendix a 264
265 Appendix a
Appendix a 266
267 Appendix a
Appendix a 268
269 Appendix a
Appendix a 270
271 Appendix a
Appendix a 272
Acla
273 Appendix a
Appendix a 274
275 Appendix a
Appendix a 276
277 Appendix a
Appendix a 278
279 Appendix a
Appendix a 280
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Appendix a 282
283
Appendix a 284
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Appendix a 286
287
Appendix a 288
289
Appendix a 290
Test Compatible Components
Appendix B
Specification CRT Port Test
Microsoft Windows Environment Test
Appendix B 293
Pcmcia Test
294
Online Support Information
Appendix C
296
Index
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