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Acer 5530G manual Your Acer Notebook tour, Front View

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Your Acer Notebook tour

After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.

Front View

No.	Icon	Item	Description

1		Microphone	Internal microphone for sound recording.
2		Acer Crystal Eye	Web camera for video communication.

3		Display screen	Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
			displays computer output.

4		Power button	Turns the computer on and off.

5		Speakers	Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
			output.

6		Easy-launch	Buttons for launching frequently used program.
		buttons

7		Keyboard	For entering data into your computer.

8		Palmrest	Comfortable support area for your hands when
			you use the computer.

9		Touchpad	Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions
			like a computer mouse.

Chapter 1

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Acer 5530G manual Your Acer Notebook tour, Front View

Contents

PRINTED IN TAIWAN Aspire 5530/5530G Series Service GuideChapter Revision HistoryUpdates DateDisclaimer CopyrightSCREEN MESSAGES ConventionsPreface Page System Utilities Table of ContentsSystem Specifications Machine Disassembly and ReplacementTable of Contents Troubleshooting Jumper and Connector LocationsFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Table of ContentsIndex Model Definition and ConfigurationTest Compatible Components Online Support InformationChapter System SpecificationsFeatures Dimensions and WeightPrivacy control Power subsystemAudio CommunicationEnvironment I/O interfaceChapter System Block DiagramFront View Your Acer Notebook tourIcon Closed Front ViewIcon DescriptionHDMI Left ViewIcon DescriptionDescription Right ViewRear View IconBottom View IconDescription Indicates the computers power status IndicatorsEasy-Launch Buttons PowerRight Button Touchpad Basics with fingerprint readerFunction Left ButtonLock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the KeyboardWindows Keys Function Hot KeysHotkey IconThe Euro symbol Special KeyThe US dollar sign Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the System Utilities2. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid 3. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktopChapter Hardware Specifications and Configurations Specification SpecificationSpecification Bluetooth InterfaceHard Disk Drive Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/gSpecification SpecificationSuper-Multi Combo Module SpecificationAudio Interface SpecificationSpecification Combo Drive ModuleVideo Memory LCD 15.4” Battery 8 CellSpecification SpecificationYEC YNV-C02G Power ManagementChapter Chapter BIOS Setup UtilityNavigating the BIOS Utility System UtilitiesExit Security Power BootInformation Main AdvancedSecurity Power Boot MainInformation AdvancedMain Security PowerBoot AMD AdvancedOption IDE-ACHI Class ParameterDescription Submenu ItemsDisabled Power BootSet Supervisor Password SecurityRemoving a Password Setting a PasswordChanging a Password Information Main Advanced PowerBoot Enable ACPI debug onlySecurity Power BootAMD Exit IDE0 Hitachi HTS542525K9SA00- SInformation XCBS OptionsSecurity Power BootInformation ExitExit Saving Changes Security Power BootBIOS Flash Utility DOS Flash Utility 2. Click Start. A warning screen displays WinFlash Utility3. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash UtilityRemove HDD Password Removing HDD Passwords1. Key in “biospw 14452 0” 2. Choose one upper-case string Remove BIOS PasswordChapter 1. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe Removing BIOS PasswordsTo clear the password, perform the following steps 2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screenChapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement Disassembly RequirementsChapter Pre-disassembly Instructions Disassembly ProcessGeneral Information External Modules Disassembly Flowchart External Module Disassembly ProcessRemoving the Battery Pack 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position1. Turn computer over Chapter Removing the SD dummy card1. Push the SD dummy card in to eject it 2. Grasp the card and pull it out from the slotRemoving the ExpressCard dummy card 1. Push the ExpressCard dummy card in to eject it2. Grasp the card and pull it out from the slot Quantity Removing the Lower CoversStep SizeChapter 6. Remove the HDD cover as shown 7. Remove the WLAN cover as shown5. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present Removing the DIMM Modules1. Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 4. Remove the DIMM moduleQuantity Removing the WLAN ModuleStep SizeChapter 5. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socketRemoving the TV tuner Module Size 3. Disconnect the cable from the TV tuner module4. Remove the two securing screws StepRemoving the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page2. Remove the HDD cover, See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page Quantity 4. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to the carrierStep SizeQuantity Removing the Optical Drive ModuleStep SizeScrew Type StepSize QuantityMain Unit Disassembly Flowchart Main Unit Disassembly ProcessColor StepScrew QuantitySize Removing the Switch CoverSwitch Cover StepRemoving the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on pageChapter Removing the Antenna 1. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page3. Remove the Antenna Cables from the securing guides as shown Chapter LCD cable Removing the LCD Module2. Remove the two securing screws from the bottom of the chassis MIC cableScrew Type StepSize Quantity3. Turn the computer over. Remove the five screws on the top panel Removing the Upper Cover1. Remove the LCD Module. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 2. Turn the computer over. Remove the nine screws on the bottom panelRelease the securing latches and disconnect C as shown 4. Disconnect the seven cables from the mainboard as shown A B CDisconnect A as shown shownChapter Release the securing latches and disconnect E as shownRelease the securing latches and disconnect F as shown Release the securing latches and disconnect G as shownChapter 6. Turn the upper cover over. The upper cover appears as followsRemoving the Finger Print Reader 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page3. Remove the board bracket from the Upper Cover Quantity Removing the Upper Right SaddleStep SizeQuantity Removing the Left Speaker ModuleStep Size2. Pull back the mylar cover to expose the top securing screw Removing the Upper Left Saddle5. Remove the left speaker module as shown 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on pageQuantity Removing the Touch Pad BracketStep SizeScrew Type StepSize Quantity2. Grasp the Launch Board and lift up to remove from the Upper Cover Removing the Launch BoardRemoving the Media Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Left Saddle” on pageQuantity Removing the eKey BoardStep Size4. Pry the eKey board off the Upper Cover 5. Grasp the board and gently pull the FFC through the Upper CoverChapter Size Removing the Switch BoardSwitch Board Step3. Disconnect the speaker cable from the mainboard Removing the Right Speaker Module1. Remove the Upper Cover. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 2. Remove the two securing screws from the speaker moduleQuantity Removing the TV BoardStep SizeRemoving the Bluetooth Module 2. Grasp the Bluetooth module and lift to remove1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page Quantity Removing the USB BoardStep SizeQuantity Removing the Modem ModuleStep SizeQuantity Removing the Subwoofer ModuleStep Size3. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page Removing the Main Board1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. See “Removing the Keyboard” on pageSize 9. Lift the power jack clear of power port on the Lower Cover7. Remove the two securing screws from the Mainboard Step2. See “Removing the Right Speaker Module” on page Removing the RJ-11 Port4. Remove the RJ-11 cable from its housing 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on pageQuantity Removing the Thermal ModuleStep SizeChapter 7. Lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard3. See “Removing the Main Board” on page Removing the CPU1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on pageQuantity Removing the VGA ModuleStep SizeLCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD Module Disassembly ProcessQuantity Removing the LCD BezelStep SizeQuantity Removing the Inverter BoardStep SizeChapter 6. Disconnect the left and right Inverter board cables as shownQuantity Removing the Camera ModuleStep SizeSize 9. Lift the Camera Module clear of the LCD Module10. Remove the securing screw from the camera board StepQuantity Removing the LCD PanelStep SizeQuantity Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC CableStep SizeRemoving the Antennas 3. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page Removing the MIC Module1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on pageReplacing the LCD Panel LCD Module Reassembly Procedure5. Replace the antenna cables and assembly 9. Replace the two securing screws on the LCD Module 8. Secure the cable by pressing down on the securing strip10. Replace the camera board in the bracket 12. Replace the Camera Module in the bottom coverChapter 14. Connect the Camera Module cable as shown15. Connect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown 16. Connect the left and right Inverter board cables as shownReplacing the LCD Bezel Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the VGA ModuleReplacing the CPU 2. Connect the fan module cable to the mainboard Replacing the Thermal ModuleReplacing the RJ-11 Port 1. Align and place the Thermal Module in the mounting as shownChapter 3. Replace the RJ-11 cable in its housingReplacing the Mainboard 1. Connect the modem cable and locate it over the screw socket Replacing Subwoofer ModuleReplacing the Modem Module 7. Connect the subwoofer cable as shownChapter Replacing the USB Board3. Replace the securing screw on the modem module 2. Replace the cable on the USB board2. Position the module over the aligning pins and insert in place Replacing the Bluetooth BoardReplacing the TV Board 1. While holding the Bluetooth module, connect the cable as shownReplacing the Right Speaker Module 2. Connect the speaker cable to the mainboardChapter 1. Insert the FFC through the Upper Cover Replacing the Switch BoardReplacing the eKey Board 3. Replace the two securing screws on the speaker module2. Insert the eKey board at an angle and press down to situate 3. Replace the single screwChapter Replacing the Media Board Replacing the Upper Right Saddle 2. Replace the two securing screws on the upper saddleChapter 4. Replace the mylar cover to secure the saddle Replacing the Launch BoardReplacing the Finger Print Reader 3. Replace the two securing screws2. Replace the bracket as shown 3. Replace the single securing screwChapter 3. Replace the Finger Print reader FFC and secure Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket1. Replace the Touch Pad bracket Pad bracketReplacing the Upper Cover Replacing the Left Speaker ModuleChapter 2. Connect the seven cables on the mainboard as shown A B CReplacing the LCD Module 3. Replace the five screws on the top panelChapter Back light cable 3. Connect the LCD, MIC and back light cablesMIC cable LCD cableReplacing the Antenna Cables 2. Starting from the left, press down on the Switch Cover to secure Replacing the Switch CoverReplacing the Keyboard 1. Insert the left side of the switch cover and angle down in placeChapter Replacing the TV Tuner Module4. Replace the tv tuner module 5. Replace the two securing screws 6. Connect the cable to the TV tuner module7. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the cable 8. Replace bracket and secure with provided screwChapter 2. Replace the four screws to secure the carrier Replacing the WLAN ModuleReplacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2. Replace the two screws to secure the moduleReplacing the DIMM Modules 2. Press the cover into the tray, bottom edge first, to secure Replacing the ODD Module3. Turn the ODD over and replace the three securing screws 5. Replace the single screw to secure the Module4. Replace the screw to secure in place Replacing the Lower Covers1. Replace the Memory Cover 3. Replace the WLAN CoverChapter Replacing the Express and SD Card TraysChapter Chapter TroubleshootingCommon Problems Symptoms VerifiedComputer Shutsdown Intermittently Power On IssueNo POST or Video No Display IssueAbnormal Video Display Random Loss of BIOS SettingsLCD Failure Built-In Keyboard FailureChapter Internal Speaker Failure Touchpad FailureSound Problems Internal Microphone Failure Microphone ProblemsHDD Not Operating Correctly d. Select Repair your computerg. Select Startup Repair ODD Not Operating Correctly ODD FailureDiscs Do Not Play Discs Do Not Burn ProperlyPlayback is Choppy Drive Read Failure Drive Not DetectedUSB Failure Rightside Modem Function FailureChapter EasyTouch Button Failure Wireless Function FailureMediaTouch Button Failure Fingerprint Reader FailureChapter Thermal Unit Failure HDTV Switch FailureOther Failures External Mouse FailureUndetermined Problems Intermittent ProblemsChipset POST Codes POST Codes TablesAdvanced configuration of chipset registers Code BeepsPOST Routine Description POST Routine Description For Boot Block in Flash ROMCode BeepsJumper and Connector Locations Top ViewChapter Bottom View DescriptionDescription Hardware Open Gap Description Clearing Password Check and BIOS RecoveryClearing Password Check Steps for Clearing BIOS Password CheckSteps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery by Crisis DiskBIOS Recovery Boot Block BIOS Recovery HotkeyPage Chapter Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit ListPart Number Aspire 5530 Exploded DiagramsDiscrete SKU DescriptionUMA SKU DescriptionPart Number Part Number Aspire 5530 FRU ListCategory DescriptionPart Number FINGER PRINT BOARD POWER BOARD FUNCTION BOARD BUTTON BOARDCategory DescriptionTV BOARD CABLE CategoryDescription Part NumberPart Number Assembly STRIP COVER UPPER CASE ASSY W/FP UPPER CASE ASSY W/O FPCategory DescriptionCategory DescriptionPart Number Category DescriptionPart Number Keyboard KEYBOARD INTEUI BLACK AS KEYBOARD ARE BLACK AS CategoryDescription Part NumberLCD COVER LCD BEZEL LCD BRACKET-R LCD BRACKET-L CAMERA MODULE-0.3M CategoryDescription Part NumberMemory CategoryDescription Part NumberCategory CategoryDescription Part NumberWireless Model Definition and ConfigurationAppendix A Aspire 5530 SeriesDIMM WirelessBluetooth AcerAppendix A Appendix B Test Compatible ComponentsWith Fingerprint Reader SKU Microsoft Windows Vista Environment TestVendor Without Fingerprint Reader SKU Vendor Appendix B Appendix C Online Support InformationAppendix C Index Page Windows 2000 Environment Test Wireless Function Failure WLAN Board