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Troubleshooting
Specification
System Block Diagram
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Advanced configuration of chipset registers
Wireless Module 802.11b/g
Power On Issue
BIOS Setup Utility
Pre-disassembly Instructions
Battery 8 Cell
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Contents
Aspire 5530/5530G Series Service Guide
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Revision History
Updates
Date
Chapter
Copyright
Disclaimer
Conventions
SCREEN MESSAGES
Preface
Page
Table of Contents
System Specifications
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
System Utilities
Table of Contents
Jumper and Connector Locations
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
Model Definition and Configuration
Test Compatible Components
Online Support Information
Index
System Specifications
Features
Dimensions and Weight
Chapter
Power subsystem
Audio
Communication
Privacy control
I/O interface
Environment
System Block Diagram
Chapter
Your Acer Notebook tour
Front View
Closed Front View
Icon
Description
Icon
Left View
Icon
Description
HDMI
Right View
Rear View
Icon
Description
Bottom View
Icon
Description
Indicators
Easy-Launch Buttons
Power
Indicates the computers power status
Touchpad Basics with fingerprint reader
Function
Left Button
Right Button
Using the Keyboard
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
Windows Keys
Hot Keys
Hotkey
Icon
Function
The Euro symbol
Special Key
The US dollar sign
Using the System Utilities
Acer GridVista dual-display compatible
2. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid
3. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop
Chapter
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Specification
Specification
Bluetooth Interface
Specification
Wireless Module 802.11b/g
Specification
Specification
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Specification
Super-Multi Combo Module
Specification
Specification
Combo Drive Module
Audio Interface
Video Memory
Battery 8 Cell
Specification
Specification
LCD 15.4”
Power Management
YEC YNV-C02G
Chapter
BIOS Setup Utility
Navigating the BIOS Utility
System Utilities
Chapter
Security Power Boot
Information
Main Advanced
Exit
Main
Information
Advanced
Security Power Boot
Security Power
Boot AMD
Advanced
Main
Parameter
Description
Submenu Items
Option IDE-ACHI Class
Power Boot
Set Supervisor Password
Security
Disabled
Setting a Password
Removing a Password
Changing a Password
Power
Boot
Enable ACPI debug only
Information Main Advanced
Boot
AMD Exit
IDE0 Hitachi HTS542525K9SA00- S
Security Power
XCBS Options
Security Power
Boot
Information
Exit
Exit Saving Changes
Security Power Boot
Information
BIOS Flash Utility
DOS Flash Utility
WinFlash Utility
3. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays
Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility
2. Click Start. A warning screen displays
Removing HDD Passwords
Remove HDD Password
Remove BIOS Password
1. Key in “biospw 14452 0” 2. Choose one upper-case string
Chapter
Removing BIOS Passwords
To clear the password, perform the following steps
2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen
1. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe
Chapter
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Disassembly Requirements
Chapter
Pre-disassembly Instructions
Disassembly Process
General Information
External Module Disassembly Process
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
Removing the Battery Pack
2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position
1. Turn computer over
Removing the SD dummy card
1. Push the SD dummy card in to eject it
2. Grasp the card and pull it out from the slot
Chapter
Removing the ExpressCard dummy card
1. Push the ExpressCard dummy card in to eject it
2. Grasp the card and pull it out from the slot
Removing the Lower Covers
Step
Size
Quantity
6. Remove the HDD cover as shown 7. Remove the WLAN cover as shown
Chapter
Removing the DIMM Modules
1. Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page
4. Remove the DIMM module
5. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present
Removing the WLAN Module
Step
Size
Quantity
5. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket
Chapter
Removing the TV tuner Module
3. Disconnect the cable from the TV tuner module
4. Remove the two securing screws
Step
Size
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page
2. Remove the HDD cover, See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page
4. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to the carrier
Step
Size
Quantity
Removing the Optical Drive Module
Step
Size
Quantity
Step
Size
Quantity
Screw Type
Main Unit Disassembly Process
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
Step
Screw
Quantity
Color
Removing the Switch Cover
Switch Cover
Step
Size
Removing the Keyboard
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page
Chapter
Removing the Antenna
1. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page
3. Remove the Antenna Cables from the securing guides as shown
Chapter
Removing the LCD Module
2. Remove the two securing screws from the bottom of the chassis
MIC cable
LCD cable
Step
Size
Quantity
Screw Type
Removing the Upper Cover
1. Remove the LCD Module. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page
2. Turn the computer over. Remove the nine screws on the bottom panel
3. Turn the computer over. Remove the five screws on the top panel
4. Disconnect the seven cables from the mainboard as shown A B C
Disconnect A as shown
shown
Release the securing latches and disconnect C as shown
Release the securing latches and disconnect E as shown
Release the securing latches and disconnect F as shown
Release the securing latches and disconnect G as shown
Chapter
6. Turn the upper cover over. The upper cover appears as follows
Chapter
Removing the Finger Print Reader
1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page
3. Remove the board bracket from the Upper Cover
Removing the Upper Right Saddle
Step
Size
Quantity
Removing the Left Speaker Module
Step
Size
Quantity
Removing the Upper Left Saddle
5. Remove the left speaker module as shown
1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page
2. Pull back the mylar cover to expose the top securing screw
Removing the Touch Pad Bracket
Step
Size
Quantity
Step
Size
Quantity
Screw Type
Removing the Launch Board
Removing the Media Board
1. See “Removing the Upper Left Saddle” on page
2. Grasp the Launch Board and lift up to remove from the Upper Cover
Removing the eKey Board
Step
Size
Quantity
4. Pry the eKey board off the Upper Cover
5. Grasp the board and gently pull the FFC through the Upper Cover
Chapter
Removing the Switch Board
Switch Board
Step
Size
Removing the Right Speaker Module
1. Remove the Upper Cover. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page
2. Remove the two securing screws from the speaker module
3. Disconnect the speaker cable from the mainboard
Removing the TV Board
Step
Size
Quantity
Removing the Bluetooth Module
2. Grasp the Bluetooth module and lift to remove
1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page
Removing the USB Board
Step
Size
Quantity
Removing the Modem Module
Step
Size
Quantity
Removing the Subwoofer Module
Step
Size
Quantity
Removing the Main Board
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page
2. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page
3. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page
9. Lift the power jack clear of power port on the Lower Cover
7. Remove the two securing screws from the Mainboard
Step
Size
Removing the RJ-11 Port
4. Remove the RJ-11 cable from its housing
1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page
2. See “Removing the Right Speaker Module” on page
Removing the Thermal Module
Step
Size
Quantity
7. Lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard
Chapter
Removing the CPU
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page
2. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page
3. See “Removing the Main Board” on page
Removing the VGA Module
Step
Size
Quantity
LCD Module Disassembly Process
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
Removing the LCD Bezel
Step
Size
Quantity
Removing the Inverter Board
Step
Size
Quantity
6. Disconnect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown
Chapter
Removing the Camera Module
Step
Size
Quantity
9. Lift the Camera Module clear of the LCD Module
10. Remove the securing screw from the camera board
Step
Size
Removing the LCD Panel
Step
Size
Quantity
Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable
Step
Size
Quantity
Removing the Antennas
Removing the MIC Module
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page
2. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page
3. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the LCD Panel
5. Replace the antenna cables and assembly
8. Secure the cable by pressing down on the securing strip
10. Replace the camera board in the bracket
12. Replace the Camera Module in the bottom cover
9. Replace the two securing screws on the LCD Module
14. Connect the Camera Module cable as shown
15. Connect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown
16. Connect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown
Chapter
Replacing the LCD Bezel
Main Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the VGA Module
Replacing the CPU
Replacing the Thermal Module
Replacing the RJ-11 Port
1. Align and place the Thermal Module in the mounting as shown
2. Connect the fan module cable to the mainboard
3. Replace the RJ-11 cable in its housing
Chapter
Replacing the Mainboard
Replacing Subwoofer Module
Replacing the Modem Module
7. Connect the subwoofer cable as shown
1. Connect the modem cable and locate it over the screw socket
Replacing the USB Board
3. Replace the securing screw on the modem module
2. Replace the cable on the USB board
Chapter
Replacing the Bluetooth Board
Replacing the TV Board
1. While holding the Bluetooth module, connect the cable as shown
2. Position the module over the aligning pins and insert in place
Replacing the Right Speaker Module
2. Connect the speaker cable to the mainboard
Chapter
Replacing the Switch Board
Replacing the eKey Board
3. Replace the two securing screws on the speaker module
1. Insert the FFC through the Upper Cover
2. Insert the eKey board at an angle and press down to situate
3. Replace the single screw
Chapter
Replacing the Media Board
Replacing the Upper Right Saddle
2. Replace the two securing screws on the upper saddle
Chapter
Replacing the Launch Board
Replacing the Finger Print Reader
3. Replace the two securing screws
4. Replace the mylar cover to secure the saddle
2. Replace the bracket as shown
3. Replace the single securing screw
Chapter
Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket
1. Replace the Touch Pad bracket
Pad bracket
3. Replace the Finger Print reader FFC and secure
Replacing the Left Speaker Module
Replacing the Upper Cover
2. Connect the seven cables on the mainboard as shown A B C
Chapter
Replacing the LCD Module
3. Replace the five screws on the top panel
Chapter
3. Connect the LCD, MIC and back light cables
MIC cable
LCD cable
Back light cable
Replacing the Antenna Cables
Replacing the Switch Cover
Replacing the Keyboard
1. Insert the left side of the switch cover and angle down in place
2. Starting from the left, press down on the Switch Cover to secure
Replacing the TV Tuner Module
4. Replace the tv tuner module 5. Replace the two securing screws
6. Connect the cable to the TV tuner module
Chapter
7. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the cable
8. Replace bracket and secure with provided screw
Chapter
Replacing the WLAN Module
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module
2. Replace the two screws to secure the module
2. Replace the four screws to secure the carrier
Replacing the DIMM Modules
Replacing the ODD Module
3. Turn the ODD over and replace the three securing screws
5. Replace the single screw to secure the Module
2. Press the cover into the tray, bottom edge first, to secure
Replacing the Lower Covers
1. Replace the Memory Cover
3. Replace the WLAN Cover
4. Replace the screw to secure in place
Replacing the Express and SD Card Trays
Chapter
Chapter
Troubleshooting
Common Problems
Symptoms Verified
Chapter
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
Chapter
Touchpad Failure
Internal Speaker Failure
Sound Problems
Microphone Problems
Internal Microphone Failure
HDD Not Operating Correctly
d. Select Repair your computer
g. Select Startup Repair
ODD Failure
ODD Not Operating Correctly
Discs Do Not Play
Discs Do Not Burn Properly
Playback is Choppy
Drive Not Detected
Drive Read Failure
USB Failure Rightside
Modem Function Failure
Chapter
Wireless Function Failure
EasyTouch Button Failure
MediaTouch Button Failure
Fingerprint Reader Failure
Chapter
HDTV Switch Failure
Thermal Unit Failure
External Mouse Failure
Other Failures
Intermittent Problems
Undetermined Problems
POST Codes Tables
Chipset POST Codes
Advanced configuration of chipset registers
Code
Beeps
POST Routine Description
For Boot Block in Flash ROM
Code
Beeps
POST Routine Description
Jumper and Connector Locations
Top View
Chapter
Bottom View
Description
Description
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery
Clearing Password Check
Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check
Hardware Open Gap Description
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk
BIOS Recovery Boot Block
BIOS Recovery Hotkey
Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk
Page
Chapter
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
Chapter
Aspire 5530 Exploded Diagrams
Discrete SKU
Description
Part Number
UMA SKU
Description
Part Number
Aspire 5530 FRU List
Category
Description
Part Number
FINGER PRINT BOARD POWER BOARD FUNCTION BOARD BUTTON BOARD
Category
Description
Part Number
Category
Description
Part Number
TV BOARD CABLE
Assembly STRIP COVER UPPER CASE ASSY W/FP UPPER CASE ASSY W/O FP
Category
Description
Part Number
Category
Description
Part Number
Category
Description
Part Number
Category
Description
Part Number
Keyboard KEYBOARD INTEUI BLACK AS KEYBOARD ARE BLACK AS
Category
Description
Part Number
LCD COVER LCD BEZEL LCD BRACKET-R LCD BRACKET-L CAMERA MODULE-0.3M
Category
Description
Part Number
Memory
Category
Description
Part Number
Category
Model Definition and Configuration
Appendix A
Aspire 5530 Series
Wireless
Wireless
Bluetooth
Acer
DIMM
Appendix A
Test Compatible Components
Appendix B
Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test
With Fingerprint Reader SKU
Vendor
Without Fingerprint Reader SKU
Vendor
Appendix B
Online Support Information
Appendix C
Appendix C
Index
Page
Windows 2000 Environment Test Wireless Function Failure WLAN Board