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Replacing the Launch Board

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Replacing the Finger Print Reader

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Replacing the Left Speaker Module

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Replacing the Upper Cover

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Replacing the LCD Module

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Replacing the Antenna Cables

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Replacing the Keyboard

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Replacing the Switch Cover

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Replacing the TV Tuner Module

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Replacing the WLAN Module

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Replacing the DIMM Modules

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Replacing the ODD Module

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Replacing the Lower Covers

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Replacing the Express and SD Card Trays . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Troubleshooting

143

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Touchpad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

USB Failure (Rightside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Modem Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

EasyTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

MediaTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Fingerprint Reader Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

HDTV Switch Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

POST Codes Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Chipset POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Jumper and Connector Locations

165

Top View

.165

Bottom View

.166

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery

.167

Clearing Password Check

.167

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk

.168

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

171

Aspire 5530 Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

Discrete SKU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

UMA SKU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173

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5530, 5530G specifications

The Acer 5530G and 5530 are part of Acer's versatile laptop lineup that gained attention for their balance of performance and affordability. Featuring AMD's Turion X2 dual-core processors, these laptops are designed to cater to the needs of everyday users, students, and business professionals alike.

One of the standout features of the Acer 5530G is its impressive graphics capability. Equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS graphics card, it can handle moderate gaming and graphic-intensive applications. This makes it a solid choice for casual gamers or users who need to run design software without investing in high-end gaming laptops.

Both models come with a 15.4-inch display, offering a resolution of 1280x800 pixels. This screen size strikes a good balance between usability and portability, allowing users to enjoy movies and presentations with decent clarity and brightness. Additionally, the Acer 5530 series boasts a well-designed chassis that is lightweight enough for mobility while still providing a sturdy build quality.

Storage options include a range of hard drive sizes, typically from 160GB to 500GB, which cater to varying user requirements. The laptops come equipped with multiple USB ports, an HDMI port, and an integrated card reader, improving connectivity and convenience. In terms of RAM, the 5530G and 5530 support up to 4GB, which is adequate for multitasking and running various applications without significant slowdowns.

Battery life is another area where the Acer 5530 series performs reasonably well. With a typical battery life of 3 to 4 hours, users can rely on these laptops for extended periods without frequent recharging. This is particularly useful for students or professionals working remotely.

Acer has incorporated several technologies to enhance the user experience, including the Acer Empowering Technology suite. This suite offers tools for easy recovery, system optimization, and even a preloaded Acer Arcade Deluxe for multimedia enjoyment.

In conclusion, the Acer 5530G and 5530 are reliable laptops that successfully integrate performance, portability, and affordability. With their capable processors, decent graphics performance, and solid build quality, they continue to appeal to a wide range of users looking for a well-rounded device that meets everyday computing demands. Whether it's for gaming, studying, or business tasks, the Acer 5530 series stands out as a practical choice in the crowded laptop market.
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