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Replacing the Launch Board

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Replacing the Finger Print Reader

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket

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

Replacing the Left Speaker Module

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Replacing the Upper Cover

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Replacing the LCD Module

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

Replacing the Antenna Cables

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

Replacing the Keyboard

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Replacing the Switch Cover

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Replacing the TV Tuner Module

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

Replacing the WLAN Module

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

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module

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

Replacing the DIMM Modules

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Replacing the ODD Module

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

Replacing the Lower Covers

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

Replacing the Express and SD Card Trays . .

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

Troubleshooting

141

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Touchpad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

USB Failure (Rightside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Modem Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

EasyTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

MediaTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Fingerprint Reader Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

HDTV Switch Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

POST Codes Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Chipset POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Jumper and Connector Locations

163

Top View

.163

Bottom View

.164

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery

.165

Clearing Password Check

.165

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk

.166

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

169

Aspire 5530 Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Discrete SKU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

UMA SKU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

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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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