Chapter, Features | Acer 5517 instruction

Chapter 1

System Specifications

Features

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

Operating System

•Genuine Windows® Vista™

Platform

•AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor

•AMD Athlon™ 64 single-core processor

•AMD M780G Chipset

System Memory

•Low-latency, high-bandwidth

•128-bit DDR2 SDRAM controller operating at up to 333 MHz

•On-board memory with up to 2 unbuffered SO-DIMM slots supporting DDR II 667/800.

•Adjustable Maximum 128MB UMA VGA memory shared from North Bridge

•Maximum memory: 2GB per slot; 4GB total

•On-board cache up to 1MB

Display

•15.6" WXGA, HD 720p, 1366x768

Graphics

•ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics

Storage subsystem

•2.5" hard disk drive

•Multi-in-1 card-reader

Optical Drive

•DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive

Audio

•Realtek ALC272X-GR for High Definition Audio Codec with Dolby Digital Live

•Internal speakers x2 (2W)

•Mic-in jack

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Contents

Aspire Service Guide Revision History III Copyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Viii Troubleshooting 121 Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test Jumper and Connector Locations 139 Table of Contents Chapter Features Privacy control Dimensions and WeightPower subsystem Communication Environment System Block Diagram Icon Description Your Acer Notebook tourFront View HDD Closed Front View Left View Rear View Bottom View Right View Icon Description Icon Function Description Indicators Function Left Button Right Button Main TouchPad TouchPad Basics Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the Keyboard Key Description Windows Keys Hotkey Icon Function Description Hot Keys US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial Key Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the System Utilities Northbridge Specification Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor Specification Processor Specifications Memory Combinations Slot Total Memory System Memory SpecificationATI RS780MN + ATI SB710 2GB 802.11g LAN Interface SpecificationWireless Module 802.11b/g/n Specification Hard Disk Drive Interface Specification Super-Multi Drive Sata Speakers Specification Audio Interface SpecificationAudio Amplifier Specification LCD Specification Microphone SpecificationPower and Keyboard Controller Specification Battery Specification Cell Lvds Card Reader Specification Chapter Navigating the Bios Utility Bios Setup Utility Parameter Description Aspire 5517 BiosInformation Parameter Description Format/Option MainIDE Ahci Clear or Set Disabled orSecurity Parameter Description Option Removing a Password Setting a Password Continue Changing a Password IDE1 Matshitadvd USB FDD Boot Cmos Exit Bios Flash Utilities DOS Flash Utility WinFlash Utility UnlockHD Remove HDD/BIOS Password UtilitiesRemove HDD Password Password Cleaning Bios Passwords Removing Bios Passwords Using Boot Sequence Selector Output Using DMIToolsInput Using the LAN MAC Eeprom Utility Disassembly Requirements Machine Disassembly and Replacement Screw M2*3 Pre-disassembly InstructionsDisassembly Process Main Screw List Quantity Part Number Screw 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 Covers Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Module M2.5*8 Removing the Optical Drive Module 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 Flowchart Main Unit Disassembly Process See Removing the Battery Pack on Removing the Switch Cover Removing the Keyboard Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*8 Removing the LCD Module Chapter Page Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*8 Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*8 Removing the Upper Cover Disconnect 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 Board 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 Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2.5*4 Removing the Mainboard Removing 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 Fan Lift the CPU Fan clear of the Mainboard as shown Chapter Removing the CPU LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD Module Disassembly Process Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel M2.5*6 Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the Camera Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Panel M2.5*6 Removing the LCD Panel Lift 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 Procedure Locating 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 Procedure Replacing the Thermal Module Replacing the CPU Fan Replacing the Mainboard Replacing the TouchPad Bracket Page Replacing the Right Speaker Module Secure the cable in place with adhesive tape Replacing the Left Speaker Module Replacing the Upper Cover Replacing the Power BoardPage 106 Chapter Connect a as shown Connect C as shown Cover Replacing the LCD Module Rear Securing Clips 110 Chapter Page 112 Chapter Replacing the Keyboard Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module Replacing the Switch CoverPage Replacing the Dimm Modules Replacing the Wlan Module Replacing the Lower Covers Replacing the ODD Module Replacing the SD Dummy Card Replacing the Battery 120 Chapter Symptoms Verified Go To Common Problems Computer Shutsdown Intermittently Power On Issue No Post or Video No Display Issue Abnormal Video Display Random Loss of Bios Settings Built-In Keyboard Failure LCD Failure Internal Speaker Failure TouchPad Failure Select Set up microphone Sound ProblemsMicrophone Problems Select Startup Repair HDD Not Operating CorrectlySelect Repair your computer ODD Not Operating Correctly ODD Failure Discs Do Not Play Drive Not Detected Thermal Unit Failure Wireless Function Failure Other Failures External Mouse Failure Dimm Intermittent ProblemsUndetermined Problems Code Beeps Post Routine Description Post Codes 136 Chapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM SW3 Top ViewJTP1 SW2 JUSB2 JRJ1JCRT1 JUSB1 ON/OFF LED Power BoardSW1 Clear Cmos Jumper Clearing Password Check and Bios RecoveryClearing Password Check Steps for Clearing Bios Password Check Steps for Bios Recovery from USB Storage Bios Recovery by Crisis DiskBios Recovery Boot Block Bios Recovery Hotkey 144 Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Main Assembly Aspire 5517 Exploded Diagrams Description Acer P/N Base Assembly Rear Assembly Cable Case/Cover/Bracket AssemblyAspire 5517 FRU List Description AcerPN Board Description AcerPN HDD Bracket Assy Sata LF F/W FG011JSata LF F/WFG001J Sata LF F/WFG011J Keyboard ODD BEZEL-SUPER MultiODD Bracket ANTENNA-AUX Assy LCD Module 15.6 IN. Wxga Glare WANTENNA*2, CCD 0.3M LCD Cover ANTENNA*2, W/O CCD Assy LCD Module 15.6 IN. Wxga Glare W/O CCDANTENNA-MAIN+MIMO Antenna W/O CCD LCD Bezel for W/O CCD ASLED Cable for W/O CCD F Assy LED Module 15.6 IN. Wxga Glare W Memory LCD Bezel for W/O CCD F Miscellaneous HeatsinkSpeaker Chapter 159 Model Country Acer Part No Description Appendix a Media Extra Card Reader 2GB Processor ModelVGA Chip LAN1 Model Wireless LAN Bluetooth Appendix B Test Compatible Components Vendor Type Description Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test LPL N15.6WXGAG LCD AUO N15.6WXGAGAUO N15.6WXGAG Samsung N15.6WXGAG ATI AMDSB710 Plds NSM8XSUMA UMA AMD AMD AMDRS780MN Appendix C Online Support Information 168 Bios 170 171 172