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Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
System Block Diagram
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Dimension
Model Definition and Configuration
Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n
Power On Issue
BIOS Setup Utility
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Contents
Aspire 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
Troubleshooting
Table of Contents
Jumper and Connector Locations
Table of Contents
Chapter
System Specifications
Features
Operating System
Audio
Dimensions and Weight
Power subsystem
Communication
VGA port, 15 pins DC-IN port for adapter RJ-45 Ethernet port for LAN
I/O interface
Environment
Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C Non-operating -20 C to 65 C
System Block Diagram
Chapter
Icon
Your Acer Notebook tour
Front View
Description
Description
Closed Front View
Icon
Icon
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
Rear View
Left View
Icon
Description
Right View
Bottom View
Icon
Icon
Description
Function
Indicators
Icon
Description
Left Button
TouchPad Basics
Function
Right Button
Desired access
Using the Keyboard
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
Lock key
Windows Keys
Description
Icon
Hot Keys
Hotkey
Function
Special Key
The Euro symbol
The US dollar sign
Using the System Utilities
Acer GridVista dual-display compatible
Processor Specifications
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Specification
Specification
System Memory
Specification
Specification
Memory Combinations
Specification
Specification
Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n
Specification
Specification
Specification
Power and Keyboard Controller
Audio Interface
Specification
Specification
Battery
Specification
PCI-E interface
Specification
General Features
Push-push type
System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
Navigating the BIOS Utility
Chapter
Boot
Aspire 5532 BIOS
Information
Main
Information
Main
Boot
Main
Information
Security
Boot
Main
Set Supervisor Password
Setting a Password
Removing a Password
Confirm New Password
Enter New Password
Changing a Password
Set Supervisor Password
Setup Notice Changes have been saved
Information
Boot
Boot
Main
Information
Exit
Boot
Main
BIOS Flash Utilities
Information
DOS Flash Utility
Boot
Main
WinFlash Utility
Password
Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities
Remove HDD Password
UnlockHD
2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen
Removing BIOS Passwords
Cleaning BIOS Passwords
1. From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.exe
Using Boot Sequence Selector
Write Product Name to EEPROM
Using DMITools
Read DMI Information from Memory
Write Serial Number to EEPROM
Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility
Disassembly Requirements
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Chapter
Main Screw List
Pre-disassembly Instructions
Disassembly Process
Screw
Screw List
External Module Disassembly Process
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
Step
1. Turn computer over. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown
Removing the Battery Pack
Chapter
2. Pull it out from the slot
Removing the SD Dummy Card
1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it
Chapter
Size
Removing the Lower Covers
Step
Quantity
Size
Removing the Optical Drive Module
Step
Quantity
Quantity
Step
Size
Screw Type
3. Remove the DIMM module
Removing the DIMM Modules
1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page
4. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present
2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the Antenna cables in place
Removing the WLAN Module
1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page
3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN Board
Quantity
Step
Size
Screw Type
3. Lift the HDD Module clear of the HDD bay
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page
Chapter
Quantity
Step
Size
Screw Type
Screw List
Main Unit Disassembly Process
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
Step
Removing the Switch Cover
4. Open the locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the mainboard
Removing the Keyboard
1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page
5. Lift the keyboard clear of the Upper Cover
Size
Removing the LCD Module
Step
Quantity
4. 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 Covers
Chapter
Quantity
Step
Size
Screw Type
Size
Removing the Upper Cover
Step
Quantity
4. Disconnect the following four 4 cables from the Mainboard
AB C D
Chapter
7. Release the locking latch on B and remove the FFC cable as shown
5. Disconnect A as shown
6. Disconnect C as shown
8. Release the locking latch on D and remove the FFC cable as shown
Quantity
Step
Size
Screw Type
Step
Removing the Power Board
Power Board
Size
2. Locate the Left Speaker Module on the Upper Cover as shown
Removing the Left Speaker Module
1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page
3. Remove the adhesive tape from the Speaker cable
Size
5. Remove the one 1 securing screw from the Left Speaker Module
Step
Quantity
2. Locate the Right Speaker Module on the Upper Cover as shown
Removing the Right Speaker Module
1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page
Chapter
Size
5. Remove the one 1 securing screw from the Right Speaker Module
Step
Quantity
Removing the TouchPad Bracket
Quantity
Step
Size
Screw Type
Size
Removing the Mainboard
Step
Quantity
IMPORTANTFollow local regulations for disposal of all batteries
Removing the RTC Battery
Chapter
Size
Removing the Thermal Module
Step
Quantity
4. Using both hands, lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard
Chapter
Size
Removing the CPU Fan
Step
Quantity
4. Lift the CPU Fan clear of the Mainboard as shown
Chapter
3. Lift the CPU clear of the socket as shown
Removing the CPU
1. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page
Chapter
Screw List
LCD Module Disassembly Process
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
Step
Size
Removing the LCD Bezel
Step
Quantity
3. Remove the Camera from the module
Removing the Camera Module
1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page
Chapter
Size
Removing the LCD Panel
Step
Quantity
5. Lift the LCD Panel clear of the module
Chapter
Size
Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable
Step
Quantity
Chapter
Removing the Antennas
5. Lift the left Antenna clear of the cover
Chapter
9. Lift the right Antenna clear of the cover
Chapter
Replacing the Antennas
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
Locating Pin Locating Pin
Locating Pin Locating Pin
6. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the Antenna in place
9. The Antennas and cables appear as shown when correctly installed
Chapter
Replacing the LCD Panel
Chapter
2. Connect the cable to the camera module
Replacing the Camera Module
1. Place the camera in the LCD Module
Chapter
Replacing the LCD Bezel
2. Replace the four 4 screws and screw caps provided
Chapter
Replacing the CPU
Main Module Reassembly Procedure
Socket Pin1 LocatorCPU Pin1 Locator
Replacing the CPU Fan
Replacing the Thermal Module
Replacing 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 Module
4. Secure the cable in place with adhesive tape
Replacing the Power Board
Replacing the Upper Cover
3. Replace the nine 9 screws in the Upper Cover as shown
2. Press down around the edges to secure it in place
Chapter
5. Connect the following cables to the Mainboard
AB C D
4. Replace the three 3 screw caps as shown
Chapter
8. Connect B and close the locking latch to secure the cable in place
6. Connect A as shown
7. Connect C as shown
9. Connect D and close the locking latch to secure the cable in place
Cover
Replacing the LCD Module
Right Screw
Cover
Rear Securing Clips
10. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the cable in place
Chapter
Chapter
3. Press down as indicated to secure the Keyboard in place
Replacing the Keyboard
NOTE Ensure that the six 6 locating tabs are correctly seated
Chapter
1. Place the Switch Cover left side first on to the Upper Cover
Replacing the Switch Cover
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module
2. Press down as indicated to snap the Switch Cover into place
3. Insert the HDD, as indicated and lower it into place
Chapter
1. Insert the DIMM Module in place
Replacing the WLAN Module
Replacing the DIMM Modules
2. Press down to lock the DIMM module in place
Replacing the ODD Module
Replacing the Lower Covers
Memory
Replacing the SD Dummy Card
3. Replace the three 3 screws to secure the covers in place
Cover
Replacing the Battery
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
Built-In Keyboard Failure
LCD Failure
Chapter
TouchPad Failure
Internal Speaker Failure
Microphone Problems
Sound Problems
b. Select Set up microphone
d. Select Repair your computer
HDD Not Operating Correctly
g. Select Startup Repair
ODD Failure
ODD Not Operating Correctly
Playback is Choppy
Discs Do Not Play
Discs Do Not Burn Properly
a. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound´ AutoPlay
Drive Not Detected
Drive Read Failure
Wireless Function Failure
Thermal Unit Failure
External Mouse Failure
Other Failures
Intermittent Problems
Undetermined Problems
Beeps
Post Codes
Code
POST Routine Description
POST Routine Description
Code
Beeps
POST device initialization
Beeps
Code
POST Routine Description
Beeps
For Boot Block in Flash ROM
Code
POST Routine Description
Chapter
Jumper and Connector Locations
Top View
Description
Bottom View
DESCRIPTION
LED1
Power Board
DESCRIPTION
LED3
Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery
Clearing Password Check
Clear CMOS Jumper
BIOS Recovery Hotkey
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk
BIOS Recovery Boot Block
Steps for BIOS Recovery from USB Storage
Chapter
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
Chapter
Main Assembly
Aspire 5532 Exploded Diagrams
Chapter
Description
Acer P/N
Acer P/N
Base Assembly
Description
Chapter
Acer P/N
Rear Assembly
Description
Chapter
CATEGORY
Aspire 5532 FRU List
Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly
Description
Description
CATEGORY
AcerPN
Description
CATEGORY
AcerPN
AcerPN
CATEGORY
Description
Keyboard
Description
CATEGORY
AcerPN
AcerPN
CATEGORY
Description
Mainboard
AcerPN
CATEGORY
Description
Speaker
Chapter
Model
Model Definition and Configuration
Appendix A
Country
Acer Part No
Model
Country
Description
Acer Part No
Model
Country
Description
Acer Part No
Model
Country
Description
Acer Part No
Model
Country
Description
Acer Part No
Model
Country
Description
Acer Part No
Model
Country
Description
VRAM
Model
VGA Chip
Memory
VRAM
Model
VGA Chip
Memory
HDD 2GB
Model
HDD 1GB
Media Processor
Model
Wireless LAN1
Bluetooth
HDD 1GB
Model
Wireless LAN1
Bluetooth
Extra SW1
Model
Wireless LAN1
Bluetooth
Extra SW1
Model
Wireless LAN1
Bluetooth
Extra SW1
Appendix A
Test Compatible Components
Appendix B
Vendor
Microsoft Windows OS Environment Test
Battery
Type
Type
Vendor
Description
Type
Vendor
Description
Type
Vendor
Description
Type
Vendor
Description
Type
Vendor
Description
Type
Vendor
Description
Type
Vendor
Description
Type
Vendor
Description
Type
Vendor
Description
Description
Vendor
Type
Modem
Description
Vendor
Type
VGA Chip
Type
WiFi Antenna
Vendor
Description
Description
Vendor
Type
Audio Codec
Type
Wireless LAN
Vendor
Description
Online Support Information
Appendix C
Appendix C
Page
Page
LCD Failure No Display ODD Other Failures Power On Thermal Unit
TouchPad Bracket Removing Replacing TouchPad Failure Troubleshooting
Built-in KB Failure EasyTouch Buttons HDTV Switch Internal Speakers
Undetermined Problems 132 Upper Cover Removing Replacing 102 utility