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Acer 5532 manual Aspire Service Guide, Printed In Taiwan

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Aspire 5532

Service Guide

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Acer 5532 manual Aspire Service Guide, Printed In Taiwan

Contents

PRINTED IN TAIWAN Aspire Service GuideUpdates Revision HistoryDate ChapterDisclaimer CopyrightSCREEN MESSAGES ConventionsPreface Page System Specifications Table of ContentsMachine Disassembly and Replacement System UtilitiesTroubleshooting Table of ContentsJumper and Connector Locations Table of ContentsTable of Contents Features System SpecificationsChapter Operating SystemPower subsystem Dimensions and WeightAudio CommunicationEnvironment I/O interfaceVGA port, 15 pins DC-IN port for adapter RJ-45 Ethernet port for LAN Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C Non-operating -20 C to 65 CChapter System Block DiagramFront View Your Acer Notebook tourIcon DescriptionIcon Closed Front ViewDescription IconLeft View Rear ViewEnable the computer to stay cool, even after IconBottom View Right ViewDescription IconDescription IconIcon IndicatorsFunction DescriptionFunction TouchPad BasicsLeft Button Right ButtonLock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the KeyboardDesired access Lock keyDescription Windows KeysHotkey Hot KeysIcon FunctionSpecial Key The Euro symbolThe US dollar sign Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the System UtilitiesSpecification Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor Specifications SpecificationSpecification SpecificationSystem Memory Memory CombinationsWireless Module 802.11b/g/n SpecificationSpecification SpecificationPower and Keyboard Controller SpecificationSpecification Audio InterfaceBattery SpecificationSpecification SpecificationGeneral Features SpecificationPCI-E interface Push-push typeNavigating the BIOS Utility BIOS Setup UtilitySystem Utilities ChapterInformation Aspire 5532 BIOSBoot MainBoot MainInformation MainBoot SecurityInformation MainRemoving a Password Setting a PasswordSet Supervisor Password Confirm New PasswordSet Supervisor Password Changing a PasswordEnter New Password Setup Notice Changes have been savedBoot BootInformation MainBoot ExitInformation MainBIOS Flash Utilities Boot DOS Flash UtilityInformation MainWinFlash Utility Remove HDD Password Remove HDD/BIOS Password UtilitiesPassword UnlockHDCleaning BIOS Passwords Removing BIOS Passwords2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen 1. From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.exeUsing Boot Sequence Selector Read DMI Information from Memory Using DMIToolsWrite Product Name to EEPROM Write Serial Number to EEPROMUsing the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility Disassembly Requirements Machine Disassembly and ReplacementChapter Disassembly Process Pre-disassembly InstructionsMain Screw List ScrewExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart External Module Disassembly ProcessScrew List Step1. Turn computer over. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown Removing the Battery PackChapter 1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it Removing the SD Dummy Card2. Pull it out from the slot ChapterStep Removing the Lower CoversSize QuantityStep Removing the Optical Drive ModuleSize QuantitySize StepQuantity Screw Type1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page Removing the DIMM Modules3. Remove the DIMM module 4. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page Removing the WLAN Module2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the Antenna cables in place 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN BoardSize StepQuantity Screw Type1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module3. Lift the HDD Module clear of the HDD bay ChapterSize StepQuantity Screw TypeMain Unit Disassembly Flowchart Main Unit Disassembly ProcessScrew List StepRemoving the Switch Cover 1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page Removing the Keyboard4. Open the locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the mainboard 5. Lift the keyboard clear of the Upper CoverStep Removing the LCD ModuleSize Quantity4. Stand the computer on the LCD Panel and pull the Antenna cables completely through the chassis 11. Repeat the process for the right side Hinge Cover 9. Open the LCD Panel to the full extent to expose the Hinge CoversChapter Size StepQuantity Screw TypeStep Removing the Upper CoverSize Quantity4. Disconnect the following four 4 cables from the Mainboard AB C DChapter 6. Disconnect C as shown 5. Disconnect A as shown7. Release the locking latch on B and remove the FFC cable as shown 8. Release the locking latch on D and remove the FFC cable as shownSize StepQuantity Screw TypePower Board Removing the Power BoardStep Size1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page Removing the Left Speaker Module2. Locate the Left Speaker Module on the Upper Cover as shown 3. Remove the adhesive tape from the Speaker cableStep 5. Remove the one 1 securing screw from the Left Speaker ModuleSize Quantity1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page Removing the Right Speaker Module2. Locate the Right Speaker Module on the Upper Cover as shown ChapterStep 5. Remove the one 1 securing screw from the Right Speaker ModuleSize QuantityRemoving the TouchPad Bracket Size StepQuantity Screw TypeStep Removing the MainboardSize QuantityIMPORTANTFollow local regulations for disposal of all batteries Removing the RTC BatteryChapter Step Removing the Thermal ModuleSize QuantityChapter 4. Using both hands, lift the Thermal Module clear of the MainboardStep Removing the CPU FanSize QuantityChapter 4. Lift the CPU Fan clear of the Mainboard as shown1. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page Removing the CPU3. Lift the CPU clear of the socket as shown ChapterLCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD Module Disassembly ProcessScrew List StepStep Removing the LCD BezelSize Quantity1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page Removing the Camera Module3. Remove the Camera from the module ChapterStep Removing the LCD PanelSize QuantityChapter 5. Lift the LCD Panel clear of the moduleStep Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC CableSize QuantityChapter Removing the Antennas Chapter 5. Lift the left Antenna clear of the coverChapter 9. Lift the right Antenna clear of the coverReplacing the Antennas LCD Module Reassembly ProcedureLocating Pin Locating Pin 6. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the Antenna in place Locating Pin Locating PinChapter 9. The Antennas and cables appear as shown when correctly installedReplacing the LCD Panel Chapter 1. Place the camera in the LCD Module Replacing the Camera Module2. Connect the cable to the camera module ChapterReplacing the LCD Bezel Chapter 2. Replace the four 4 screws and screw caps providedReplacing the CPU Main Module Reassembly ProcedureSocket Pin1 LocatorCPU Pin1 Locator Replacing the Thermal Module Replacing the CPU FanReplacing the Mainboard Replacing the TouchPad Bracket Chapter Replacing the Right Speaker Module 5. The cable runs as shown when correctly installed Replacing the Left Speaker Module4. Secure the cable in place with adhesive tape Replacing the Upper Cover Replacing the Power Board3. Replace the nine 9 screws in the Upper Cover as shown 2. Press down around the edges to secure it in placeChapter 4. Replace the three 3 screw caps as shown AB C D5. Connect the following cables to the Mainboard Chapter7. Connect C as shown 6. Connect A as shown8. Connect B and close the locking latch to secure the cable in place 9. Connect D and close the locking latch to secure the cable in placeRight Screw Replacing the LCD ModuleCover CoverRear Securing Clips 10. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the cable in place Chapter Chapter NOTE Ensure that the six 6 locating tabs are correctly seated Replacing the Keyboard3. Press down as indicated to secure the Keyboard in place ChapterReplacing the Hard Disk Drive Module Replacing the Switch Cover1. Place the Switch Cover left side first on to the Upper Cover 2. Press down as indicated to snap the Switch Cover into placeChapter 3. Insert the HDD, as indicated and lower it into placeReplacing the DIMM Modules Replacing the WLAN Module1. Insert the DIMM Module in place 2. Press down to lock the DIMM module in placeReplacing the Lower Covers Replacing the ODD Module3. Replace the three 3 screws to secure the covers in place Replacing the SD Dummy CardMemory CoverChapter Replacing the BatteryChapter Common Problems TroubleshootingSymptoms Verified ChapterComputer Shutsdown Intermittently Power On IssueNo POST or Video No Display IssueAbnormal Video Display Random Loss of BIOS SettingsBuilt-In Keyboard Failure LCD FailureChapter Internal Speaker Failure TouchPad FailureMicrophone Problems Sound Problemsb. Select Set up microphone d. Select Repair your computer HDD Not Operating Correctlyg. Select Startup Repair ODD Not Operating Correctly ODD FailureDiscs Do Not Burn Properly Discs Do Not PlayPlayback is Choppy a. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound´ AutoPlayDrive Read Failure Drive Not DetectedThermal Unit Failure Wireless Function FailureOther Failures External Mouse FailureUndetermined Problems Intermittent ProblemsCode Post CodesBeeps POST Routine DescriptionBeeps CodePOST Routine Description POST device initializationBeeps CodePOST Routine Description Code For Boot Block in Flash ROMBeeps POST Routine DescriptionTop View Jumper and Connector LocationsChapter DescriptionDESCRIPTION Bottom ViewDESCRIPTION Power BoardLED1 LED3Clearing Password Check Clearing Password Check and BIOS RecoverySteps for Clearing BIOS Password Check Clear CMOS JumperBIOS Recovery Boot Block BIOS Recovery by Crisis DiskBIOS Recovery Hotkey Steps for BIOS Recovery from USB StorageChapter Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit ListMain Assembly Aspire 5532 Exploded DiagramsChapter Acer P/N DescriptionDescription Base AssemblyAcer P/N ChapterDescription Rear AssemblyAcer P/N ChapterCase/Cover/Bracket Assembly Aspire 5532 FRU ListCATEGORY DescriptionDescription CATEGORYAcerPN Description CATEGORYAcerPN Description CATEGORYAcerPN KeyboardDescription CATEGORYAcerPN Description CATEGORYAcerPN MainboardDescription CATEGORYAcerPN SpeakerChapter Appendix A Model Definition and ConfigurationModel CountryCountry ModelAcer Part No DescriptionCountry ModelAcer Part No DescriptionCountry ModelAcer Part No DescriptionCountry ModelAcer Part No DescriptionCountry ModelAcer Part No DescriptionCountry ModelAcer Part No DescriptionVGA Chip ModelVRAM MemoryVGA Chip ModelVRAM MemoryHDD 1GB ModelHDD 2GB Media ProcessorBluetooth Wireless LAN1Model HDD 1GBBluetooth Wireless LAN1Model Extra SW1Bluetooth Wireless LAN1Model Extra SW1Bluetooth Wireless LAN1Model Extra SW1Appendix A Appendix B Test Compatible ComponentsBattery Microsoft Windows OS Environment TestVendor TypeType VendorDescription Type VendorDescription Type VendorDescription Type VendorDescription Type VendorDescription Type VendorDescription Type VendorDescription Type VendorDescription Type VendorDescription Type VendorDescription ModemType VendorDescription VGA ChipVendor WiFi AntennaType DescriptionType VendorDescription Audio CodecVendor Wireless LANType DescriptionAppendix C Online Support InformationAppendix C Page Page Built-in KB Failure EasyTouch Buttons HDTV Switch Internal Speakers TouchPad Bracket Removing Replacing TouchPad Failure TroubleshootingLCD Failure No Display ODD Other Failures Power On Thermal Unit Undetermined Problems 132 Upper Cover Removing Replacing 102 utility