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