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Troubleshooting
Specification
Error messages
System Block Diagram
Bluetooth
Password
Power-On Self-Test Post Error
Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed
Euro symbol
Indicators
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Carefully pry open the LCD bezel and remove it from the LCD panel.
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Chapter 3
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Contents
Page
Revision History
Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series service guide
Copyright
Problems
Gives precautionary measures to
Procedures
Following conventions are used in this manual
Preface
Page
Table of Contents
Microsoft Windows Environment Test
Troubleshooting
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features
Chapter
103-/104-/107-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device
Display and graphics
Wlan
Dimension and weight
System Block Diagram
For Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series Chapter
For Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series
Front View
Your Acer Notebook tour
Closed Front View
Indicates when the hard disk drive is active
Reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function
Only for certain models
Hdmi
Left View
Right View
Eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off
Rear View
Off
Icon Description
Bottom View
Indicators
Easy-Launch Buttons
Touchpad basics with two-click buttons
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
Using the Keyboard
Fn + F11
F12
Applications context menu
Windows Keys
Power. Press any key to return
Fn + F2 Acer eSettings
Hot Keys
Technology
Special Key only for certain models
Euro symbol
Acer GridVista dual-display compatible
Using the System Utilities
Chapter
Bios vendor Phoenix Bios Version 04c Chapter
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 1.35V to
System Memory
Memory Combinations
LAN Module
Bluetooth Interface
Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Buffer size
Optical Disc Drive
DVD-RW Non Cprm & Cprm Dvdr Dual
Vendor & model name
Blu-Ray Disc Drive
Panasonic BD Combo 12.7mm Tray DL 4X UJ-130A
DVD-RW Non Cprm & Cprm DVD+/-R Dual Blu-Ray
Audio Interface
Video
USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller
Battery
System Board Major Chips
Keyboard
LCD 15.6 inches
System Power Management
AC Adaptor
Input 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz Output 90W 19V 4.74A 65W
Values Setup
Bios Setup Utility
Navigating the Bios Utility
Information
Parameter Description
Main
Parameter Description Format/Option
Security
Clear or Set
Setting a Password
Removing a Password
Chapter
IDE0
Boot
Table below describes the parameters in this screen
Exit
Bios Flash Utility
Remove HDD Password
This section teaches you how to remove HDD password
Remove HDD Password
Disassembly Requirements
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Disassembly Process
Pre-disassembly Instructions
General Information
Main Screw List
External Module Disassembly Process
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
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
Removing the Keyboard
Detach the volume button board from the middle cover
Removing the LCD Module
Chapter
Size Quantity Color Torque
Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unit
Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case
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
Detach the touchpad board from the upper case
Removing the Left Speaker Module
Detach the left speaker module
Removing the USB Board Module
M2 x L4 Silver Kgf-cm 86.9A552.4R0
Remove the USB board module from the lower case
Removing the Modem Module
Removing the Bluetooth Module
Chapter
Removing the Right Speaker Module
M2 x L4 Black Kgf-cm 86.00E13.524 Chapter
Detach the right speaker module
Removing the Main Board
Lift the main board gently from the lower case
Remove one screw F securing the main board in place
Carefully remove the main board
Removing the Heatsink Module
Chapter
Carefully lift up the heatsink module
Removing the CPU
Chapter
Bx4
LCD Module Disassembly Process
Cx2
Bx1
Removing the LCD Bezel
For Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series
Release the inverter board from the latch
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Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets
Remove the four screws B securing the LCD assembly
Removing the LCD Brackets
Remove the LCD with the brackets from the back cover
Removing the FPC Cable
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Disconnect the FPC cable from the LCD panel
Removing the Antennas
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Removing the Web Camera
Power-On Self-Test Post Error
Symptoms Verified Go To
External Diskette Drive Check
System Check Procedures
External CD-ROM Drive Check
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
Memory Check
Power System Check
Touchpad Check
Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message
Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages
Index of Error Messages
Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence
System RAM Failed at offset nnnn
Fixed Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data
Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed
DMA Test Failed
Software NMI Failed
Blinking cursor shown on LCD during System board
LCD
Code Beeps Post Routine Description
Phoenix Bios Beep Codes
Setup
104 Chapter
Code Beeps
106 Chapter
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Speaker-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
Main Board
Code Connector
Heatsink fan cable connector
Bluetooth board cable connector
Headphone/speaker/line-out jack
Line-in port
Clearing Password Check and Bios Recovery
Clearing Password Check
Chapter 115
G106
Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk
118 Chapter
Page
120 Chapter
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
Exploded Diagram
Adapter
FRU List
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 214
Appendix a
215 Appendix a
Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series
NBDCB4
Appendix a 216
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
235 Appendix a
Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series
VHB32ATCN1 MC Wxgag
Appendix a 236
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
249 Appendix a
Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series
SO2GBII6/N
Appendix a 250
251 Appendix a
Appendix a 252
253 Appendix a
Appendix a 254
255 Appendix a
Appendix a 256
257 Appendix a
Continental
Appendix a 258
Italian
259 Appendix a
UK and US-110V
Appendix a 260
Danish/Continental
261 Appendix a
Israel
Appendix a 262
263 Appendix a
Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series
Appendix a 264
265 Appendix a
Appendix a 266
267 Appendix a
Appendix a 268
269 Appendix a
Appendix a 270
271 Appendix a
Acla
Appendix a 272
273 Appendix a
Appendix a 274
275 Appendix a
Appendix a 276
277 Appendix a
Appendix a 278
279 Appendix a
Appendix a 280
281
Appendix a 282
283
Appendix a 284
285
Appendix a 286
287
Appendix a 288
289
Appendix a 290
Appendix B
Test Compatible Components
Microsoft Windows Environment Test
Specification CRT Port Test
Pcmcia Test
Appendix B 293
294
Appendix C
Online Support Information
296
297
Index
298
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