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Acer 5532 manual Wireless Function Failure, Thermal Unit Failure

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Wireless Function Failure

If the WLAN fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs:

Thermal Unit Failure

If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:

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Acer 5532 manual Wireless Function Failure, Thermal Unit Failure

Contents

Aspire Service Guide PRINTED IN TAIWANRevision History UpdatesDate ChapterCopyright DisclaimerConventions SCREEN MESSAGESPreface Page Table of Contents System SpecificationsMachine Disassembly and Replacement System UtilitiesTable of Contents TroubleshootingTable of Contents Jumper and Connector LocationsTable of Contents System Specifications FeaturesChapter Operating SystemDimensions and Weight Power subsystemAudio CommunicationI/O interface EnvironmentVGA 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 CSystem Block Diagram ChapterYour Acer Notebook tour Front ViewIcon DescriptionClosed Front View IconDescription IconRear View Left ViewEnable the computer to stay cool, even after IconRight View Bottom ViewDescription IconIcon DescriptionIndicators IconFunction DescriptionTouchPad Basics FunctionLeft Button Right ButtonUsing the Keyboard Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypadDesired access Lock keyWindows Keys DescriptionHot Keys HotkeyIcon FunctionThe US dollar sign The Euro symbolSpecial Key Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleHardware Specifications and Configurations SpecificationProcessor Specifications SpecificationSpecification SpecificationSystem Memory Memory CombinationsSpecification Wireless Module 802.11b/g/nSpecification SpecificationSpecification Power and Keyboard ControllerSpecification Audio InterfaceSpecification BatterySpecification SpecificationSpecification General FeaturesPCI-E interface Push-push typeBIOS Setup Utility Navigating the BIOS UtilitySystem Utilities ChapterAspire 5532 BIOS InformationBoot MainMain BootInformation MainSecurity BootInformation MainSetting a Password Removing a PasswordSet Supervisor Password Confirm New PasswordChanging a Password Set Supervisor PasswordEnter New Password Setup Notice Changes have been savedBoot BootInformation MainExit BootInformation MainBIOS Flash Utilities DOS Flash Utility BootInformation MainWinFlash Utility Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities Remove HDD PasswordPassword UnlockHDRemoving BIOS Passwords Cleaning 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 Using DMITools Read DMI Information from MemoryWrite Product Name to EEPROM Write Serial Number to EEPROMUsing the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility Chapter Machine Disassembly and ReplacementDisassembly Requirements Pre-disassembly Instructions Disassembly ProcessMain Screw List ScrewExternal Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly FlowchartScrew List StepChapter Removing the Battery Pack1. Turn computer over. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown Removing the SD Dummy Card 1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it2. Pull it out from the slot ChapterRemoving the Lower Covers StepSize QuantityRemoving the Optical Drive Module StepSize QuantityStep SizeQuantity Screw TypeRemoving the DIMM Modules 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page3. Remove the DIMM module 4. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if presentRemoving the WLAN Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the Antenna cables in place 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN BoardStep SizeQuantity Screw TypeRemoving the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page3. Lift the HDD Module clear of the HDD bay ChapterStep SizeQuantity Screw TypeMain Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly FlowchartScrew List StepRemoving the Switch Cover Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page4. Open the locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the mainboard 5. Lift the keyboard clear of the Upper CoverRemoving the LCD Module StepSize Quantity4. Stand the computer on the LCD Panel and pull the Antenna cables completely through the chassis Chapter 9. Open the LCD Panel to the full extent to expose the Hinge Covers11. Repeat the process for the right side Hinge Cover Step SizeQuantity Screw TypeRemoving the Upper Cover StepSize QuantityChapter AB C D4. Disconnect the following four 4 cables from the Mainboard 5. Disconnect A as shown 6. Disconnect C 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 shownStep SizeQuantity Screw TypeRemoving the Power Board Power BoardStep SizeRemoving the Left Speaker Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page2. Locate the Left Speaker Module on the Upper Cover as shown 3. Remove the adhesive tape from the Speaker cable5. Remove the one 1 securing screw from the Left Speaker Module StepSize QuantityRemoving the Right Speaker Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page2. Locate the Right Speaker Module on the Upper Cover as shown Chapter5. Remove the one 1 securing screw from the Right Speaker Module StepSize QuantityRemoving the TouchPad Bracket Step SizeQuantity Screw TypeRemoving the Mainboard StepSize QuantityChapter Removing the RTC BatteryIMPORTANTFollow local regulations for disposal of all batteries Removing the Thermal Module StepSize Quantity4. Using both hands, lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard ChapterRemoving the CPU Fan StepSize Quantity4. Lift the CPU Fan clear of the Mainboard as shown ChapterRemoving the CPU 1. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page3. Lift the CPU clear of the socket as shown ChapterLCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly FlowchartScrew List StepRemoving the LCD Bezel StepSize QuantityRemoving the Camera Module 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page3. Remove the Camera from the module ChapterRemoving the LCD Panel StepSize Quantity5. Lift the LCD Panel clear of the module ChapterRemoving the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable StepSize QuantityChapter Removing the Antennas 5. Lift the left Antenna clear of the cover Chapter9. Lift the right Antenna clear of the cover ChapterLocating Pin Locating Pin LCD Module Reassembly ProcedureReplacing the Antennas Locating Pin Locating Pin 6. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the Antenna in place9. The Antennas and cables appear as shown when correctly installed ChapterReplacing the LCD Panel Chapter Replacing the Camera Module 1. Place the camera in the LCD Module2. Connect the cable to the camera module ChapterReplacing the LCD Bezel 2. Replace the four 4 screws and screw caps provided ChapterSocket Pin1 LocatorCPU Pin1 Locator Main Module Reassembly ProcedureReplacing the CPU Replacing the CPU Fan Replacing the Thermal ModuleReplacing the Mainboard Replacing the TouchPad Bracket Chapter Replacing the Right Speaker Module 4. Secure the cable in place with adhesive tape Replacing the Left Speaker Module5. The cable runs as shown when correctly installed Replacing the Power Board Replacing the Upper CoverChapter 2. Press down around the edges to secure it in place3. Replace the nine 9 screws in the Upper Cover as shown AB C D 4. Replace the three 3 screw caps as shown5. Connect the following cables to the Mainboard Chapter6. Connect A as shown 7. Connect C 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 placeReplacing the LCD Module Right ScrewCover CoverRear Securing Clips 10. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the cable in place Chapter Chapter Replacing the Keyboard NOTE Ensure that the six 6 locating tabs are correctly seated3. Press down as indicated to secure the Keyboard in place ChapterReplacing the Switch Cover Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module1. Place the Switch Cover left side first on to the Upper Cover 2. Press down as indicated to snap the Switch Cover into place3. Insert the HDD, as indicated and lower it into place ChapterReplacing the WLAN Module Replacing the DIMM Modules1. Insert the DIMM Module in place 2. Press down to lock the DIMM module in placeReplacing the ODD Module Replacing the Lower CoversReplacing the SD Dummy Card 3. Replace the three 3 screws to secure the covers in placeMemory CoverReplacing the Battery ChapterChapter Troubleshooting Common ProblemsSymptoms Verified ChapterPower On Issue Computer Shutsdown IntermittentlyNo Display Issue No POST or VideoRandom Loss of BIOS Settings Abnormal Video DisplayChapter LCD FailureBuilt-In Keyboard Failure TouchPad Failure Internal Speaker Failureb. Select Set up microphone Sound ProblemsMicrophone Problems g. Select Startup Repair HDD Not Operating Correctlyd. Select Repair your computer ODD Failure ODD Not Operating CorrectlyDiscs Do Not Play Discs Do Not Burn ProperlyPlayback is Choppy a. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound´ AutoPlayDrive Not Detected Drive Read FailureWireless Function Failure Thermal Unit FailureExternal Mouse Failure Other FailuresIntermittent Problems Undetermined ProblemsPost Codes CodeBeeps POST Routine DescriptionCode BeepsPOST Routine Description POST device initializationPOST Routine Description CodeBeeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM CodeBeeps POST Routine DescriptionJumper and Connector Locations Top ViewChapter DescriptionBottom View DESCRIPTIONPower Board DESCRIPTIONLED1 LED3Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery Clearing Password CheckSteps for Clearing BIOS Password Check Clear CMOS JumperBIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot BlockBIOS Recovery Hotkey Steps for BIOS Recovery from USB StorageChapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List ChapterChapter Aspire 5532 Exploded DiagramsMain Assembly Description Acer P/NBase Assembly DescriptionAcer P/N ChapterRear Assembly DescriptionAcer P/N ChapterAspire 5532 FRU List Case/Cover/Bracket AssemblyCATEGORY DescriptionAcerPN CATEGORYDescription AcerPN CATEGORYDescription CATEGORY DescriptionAcerPN KeyboardAcerPN CATEGORYDescription CATEGORY DescriptionAcerPN MainboardCATEGORY DescriptionAcerPN SpeakerChapter Model Definition and Configuration Appendix AModel CountryModel CountryAcer Part No DescriptionModel CountryAcer Part No DescriptionModel CountryAcer Part No DescriptionModel CountryAcer Part No DescriptionModel CountryAcer Part No DescriptionModel CountryAcer Part No DescriptionModel VGA ChipVRAM MemoryModel VGA ChipVRAM MemoryModel HDD 1GBHDD 2GB Media ProcessorWireless LAN1 BluetoothModel HDD 1GBWireless LAN1 BluetoothModel Extra SW1Wireless LAN1 BluetoothModel Extra SW1Wireless LAN1 BluetoothModel Extra SW1Appendix A Test Compatible Components Appendix BMicrosoft Windows OS Environment Test BatteryVendor TypeDescription VendorType Description VendorType Description VendorType Description VendorType Description VendorType Description VendorType Description VendorType Description VendorType Description VendorType Vendor TypeDescription ModemVendor TypeDescription VGA ChipWiFi Antenna VendorType DescriptionVendor TypeDescription Audio CodecWireless LAN VendorType DescriptionOnline Support Information Appendix CAppendix C Page Page TouchPad Bracket Removing Replacing TouchPad Failure Troubleshooting Built-in KB Failure EasyTouch Buttons HDTV Switch Internal SpeakersLCD Failure No Display ODD Other Failures Power On Thermal Unit Undetermined Problems 132 Upper Cover Removing Replacing 102 utility