Aspire 5252/5552/5552G Series Service Guide
Revision History
Copyright
III
Page
Conventions
Preface
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting 149
Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test
Table of Contents
Features
Chapter
Graphics
Audio
Storage
Aspire 5252/5552
Dimensions and Weight
Power Subsystem
Optical Media Drive
Communication
Interface
Special Keys and Controls
Software
Optional Items
Warranty
Environment
System Block Diagram
Discrete Model
UMA Model
ATI SB820M
Your Acer Notebook tour
Front View
Icon Description
HDD
Rear View
Left View
Right View
Hdmi
Base View
Indicators
Icon Function Description
Touchpad Basics
Function Left Button Right Button Main Touchpad
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
Using the Keyboard
Lock key Description
Windows Keys
Key Description
Hot Keys
Hotkey Icon Function Description
UMA
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
CPU
Northbridge Specification
Southbridge Specification
AMD RS880M
AMD SB820M
Bios
2MB
System Memory Specification
LAN Interface Specification
Ddriii SO-DIMM
Memory Combinations Slot Total Memory
Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Specification
Bluetooth Interface Specification
Super-Multi Drive Interface Specification
BD Drive Interface Specification
DVD-R 3.9GB, 4.7GB DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R
Hlds BD Combo Drive Tray DL 4X CT10 LF, Panasonic BD Combo
Audio Subsystem Specification
Graphics Controller Specification Discrete
Video Interface Specification
Specification Discrete
USB Port Specification
Hdmi Port Specification
Pcmcia Port Not available in this model Specification
System Board Major Chips Specification Discrete
Ports Specification
Keyboard Specification
Battery Specification
LED Specification
Ccfl Specification
Samsung LTN156AT02-A04
Samsung LTN156AT01-A01
LCD Inverter Specification
Graphic Driver Supported Resolution Bits
Camera Specification
AC Adapter Specification
System LED Indicator Specification
Card Reader Specification Discrete
Power Specification Legacy Acpi Mode Power Management
Chapter
Bios Setup Utility
Navigating the Bios Utility
Aspire AS5552/AS5552G Bios
Information
Parameter Description
Uuid
Main
Disabled
Parameter Description Format/Option
Disabled or
Security
Parameter Description Option
Clear or Set
Setting a Password
Removing a Password
Changing a Password
Continue
Boot
USB CD/DVD ROM
Information Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes
Exit
Bios Flash Utilities
USB FDD
DOS Flash Utility
USB HDD
Page
WinFlash Utility
Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities
Remove HDD Password
Password
UnlockHD
Removing Bios Passwords
Cleaning Bios Passwords
Using Boot Sequence Selector
Input
Using DMITools
Output
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Disassembly Requirements
Pre-disassembly Instructions
Disassembly Process
Main Screw List Quantity Part Number
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
External Module Disassembly Process
Screw 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 ODD Module M2.5*8
Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket M2*3
Removing the Logic Lower Door
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Removing the 3G Cover Discrete Only
Step Size Quantity Screw Type 3G Cover M2.5*8
Removing the Dimm Module
Removing the Wlan Module
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Wlan Module M2*3
Detach the Wlan module from the Wlan socket Chapter
Removing the HDD Module
Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Carrier M3*3
Removing the RTC Battery UMA Only
Main Unit Disassembly Process
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
Removing the Upper Cover
Page
Chapter
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*5
Removing the Speaker Module
Removing the Power Board
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Power Board M2*3
Removing the Touchpad FFC
Removing the Card Reader Board Discrete Only
Remove one 1 screw from the card reader board
Removing the USB Board
Step Size Quantity Screw Type USB Board M2*3
Removing the Bluetooth Module
Lift the Bluetooth cable from the cable guides
Removing the ODD Connector Board UMA Only
Removing the Mainboard
UMA
Chapter
Page
Removing the Thermal Module
Carefully lift the thermal module clear of the mainboard
Removing the CPU
Removing the LCD Assembly
Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Assembly M2.5*8
Remove the LCD assembly from the lower cover Chapter
Removing the DC-IN Assembly
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 Inverter Board LCD Only
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Inverter Board M2.5*5
Page
Removing the LCD/LED Panel
Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD/LED Panel M2.5*5
Removing the LCD Brackets
Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Brackets M2*3
Removing the Lvds cable
LCD LED
Removing the Microphone Cable
Lift the microphone set clear of the panel
Removing the Antennas
100 Chapter
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the Antennas
102 Chapter
Replacing the Microphone Cable
104 Chapter
Replacing the Lvds Cable
Replacing the LCD Brackets
Replacing the LCD/LED Panel
Replacing the Inverter Board LCD Only
Page
Replacing the Camera Module
Replacing the LCD Bezel
Main Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the DC-IN Assembly
Replacing the LCD Assembly
114 Chapter
Page
Replacing the CPU
Replacing the Thermal Module
Mastro B6
118 Chapter
Chapter 119
Replacing the Mainboard
UMA
122 Chapter
Replacing the ODD Connector Board UMA Only
Replacing the Bluetooth Board
Replacing the USB Board
126 Chapter
Replacing the Card Reader Board Discrete Only
128 Chapter
Replacing the Touchpad FFC
Replacing the Power Board
Replacing the Speaker Module
Replacing the Upper Cover
Page
134 Chapter
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*5
Replacing the RTC Battery UMA Only
Replacing the HDD Module
138 Chapter
Replacing the Wlan Module
Replacing the Dimm Modules
Replacing the 3G Cover Discrete Only
Replacing the Lower Logic Door
Replacing the ODD Module
144 Chapter
Replacing the Keyboard
Replacing the SD Dummy Card
Replacing the Battery
148 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 Problems
Select Set up microphone
Select Repair your computer
HDD Not Operating Correctly
Select 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 Problems
Dimm
Post Code Range Phase
Post Codes
Peienterrecoverymode PEI
Peirecoverymediafound PEI
Peirecoverymedianotfound PEI
Peirecoveryloadfiledone PEI
Bdsenumerateallbootoption BDS
Bdsendofbootselection BDS
Bdsentersetup BDS
Bdsenterbootmanager BDS
Smmacpienablestart SMM
Smmacpienableend SMM
Smmacpidisablestart SMM
Smmacpidisableend SMM
Top View Discrete
Bottom View Discrete
Top View UMA
Bottom View UMA
JRJ45
Power BoardDiscrete
LED6 SW2 LED7 Wwan LED SW3 LED8
Power BoardUMA
USB Connector
USB Board
Card Reader Board Discrete only
JUSB1/JUSB2
Clearing Password Check and Bios Recovery
Clearing Password Check
Steps for Clearing Bios Password Check
Clear Cmos Jumper
Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk
Bios Recovery Boot Block
Bios Recovery Hotkey
Steps for Bios Recovery from USB Storage
176 Chapter
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
Main Assembly
Aspire AS5552/AS5552G Exploded Diagrams
Description Acer Part No
Upper Assembly
LCD Assembly
LED Assembly
Battery
Aspire AS5552/AS5552G FRU List
Category Description Acer Part No
Adapter
Cable
CASE/COVER/BRACKET Assembly
CPU/PROCESSOR
HDD/HARD Disk Drive
22A0RT0, ML320M,WD Sata 8MB LF F
Keyboard
BD Combo Drive
DVD RW Drive
LCD
Ccfl LCD CMO 15.6W Wxga Glare
Cost Ccfl LCD Samsung 15.6W Wxga Glare
Ccfl LCD LPL 15.6W Wxga Glare
ANTENNA*2, CCD 1.3M, Silver LCD Cover IMR-SILVER
ANTENNA*2, CCD 1.3M, Brown LCD Cover IMR-BROWN
ANTENNA*2, CCD 1.3M, RED LCD Cover IMR-RED
Assy LED Module 15.6W Wxga Glare W
ANTENNA*2, CCD 1.3M, Black LED Cover IMR-BLACK
LED Cable for W/CMOS
LED Bracket R&L
LED LCD Samsung 15.6W Wxga Glare
LED LCD BOE 15.6W Wxga Glare
ANTENNA*2, CCD 1.3M, Brown LED Cover IMR-BROWN
ANTENNA*2, CCD 1.3M, RED LED Cover IMR-RED
Mainboard
Mainboard AS5552 AMD RS880M LF
Memory
Heatsink
Speaker
Miscellaneous
Screw List
Screw
AS5252
Appendix a
Model Country Acer Part No Description
Appendix a
Appendix a 202
Model Country Acer Part No Description
Appendix a 204
AAP
Model Country
CPU LCD VGA
Memory
Chip
AMDV140 NLED15.6WXGAG UMA SO2GBIII10
Appendix a 208
Turkey AAP340
Appendix a 210
HDD 1GB ODD
Model Country Memory
Extra SW1
Appendix a 212
AS5552 ACLA-Spain N320GB5.4KS
Appendix a 214
Model Country Card Reader Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth
Appendix a 216
Italy In-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N854G50Mnkk AS5552
Appendix a 218
Belgium In-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN P343G32Mnkk AS5552
AS5552G
W7HB64SCASCN1 MC
W7HB64RUASRU1 MC
Appendix a 222
China LX.R4A01.001 AS5552G-N852G32Mnrr
Appendix a 224
Model Country Acer Part No Description
CPU LCD
VGA Chip
NLED15.6WX Madisonpro 1G-DDR3
Appendix a 228
Denmark APN950
Model Country Memory HDD 1 GB
P543G32Mnkk AS5552G
Appendix a 232
N953G32Mnkk AS5552G
Model Country Extra SW1 Card Reader Wireless Bluetooth
LAN1
Turkey McAfee In-1 card 3rd WiFi P543G32Mnkk Reader
Appendix a 236
France McAfee In-1 card 3rd WiFi N854G50Mnkk Reader
Appendix a 238
Test Compatible Components
Appendix B
Battery
Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test
Brand Type Description Acer Part No Adapter
Audio Codec
Brand Type Description Acer Part No
HDD
Keyboard
LAN
MEM
NB Chipset
WiFi Antenna
Wireless LAN
SB Chipset
Software
244
Online Support Information
Appendix C
246
Index
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