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Aspire Service Guide PRINTED IN TAIWANDate Revision HistoryUpdates ChapterCopyright DisclaimerConventions SCREEN MESSAGESPreface Page Machine Disassembly and Replacement Table of ContentsSystem Specifications System UtilitiesTable of Contents TroubleshootingTable of Contents Jumper and Connector LocationsTable of Contents Chapter System SpecificationsFeatures Operating SystemAudio Dimensions and WeightPower subsystem CommunicationVGA port, 15 pins DC-IN port for adapter RJ-45 Ethernet port for LAN I/O interfaceEnvironment Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C Non-operating -20 C to 65 CSystem Block Diagram ChapterIcon Your Acer Notebook tourFront View DescriptionDescription Closed Front ViewIcon IconEnable the computer to stay cool, even after Rear ViewLeft View IconDescription Right ViewBottom View IconIcon DescriptionFunction IndicatorsIcon DescriptionLeft Button TouchPad BasicsFunction Right ButtonDesired access Using the KeyboardLock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Lock keyWindows Keys DescriptionIcon Hot KeysHotkey FunctionThe US dollar sign The Euro symbolSpecial Key Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleProcessor Specifications Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification SpecificationSystem Memory SpecificationSpecification Memory CombinationsSpecification SpecificationWireless Module 802.11b/g/n SpecificationSpecification SpecificationPower and Keyboard Controller Audio InterfaceSpecification SpecificationBattery SpecificationPCI-E interface SpecificationGeneral Features Push-push typeSystem Utilities BIOS Setup UtilityNavigating the BIOS Utility ChapterBoot Aspire 5532 BIOSInformation MainInformation MainBoot MainInformation SecurityBoot MainSet Supervisor Password Setting a PasswordRemoving a Password Confirm New PasswordEnter New Password Changing a PasswordSet Supervisor Password Setup Notice Changes have been savedInformation BootBoot MainInformation ExitBoot MainBIOS Flash Utilities Information DOS Flash UtilityBoot MainWinFlash Utility Password Remove HDD/BIOS Password UtilitiesRemove HDD Password UnlockHD2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen Removing BIOS PasswordsCleaning BIOS Passwords 1. From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.exeUsing Boot Sequence Selector Write Product Name to EEPROM Using DMIToolsRead DMI Information from Memory Write Serial Number to EEPROMUsing the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility Chapter Machine Disassembly and ReplacementDisassembly Requirements Main Screw List Pre-disassembly InstructionsDisassembly Process ScrewScrew List External Module Disassembly ProcessExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart StepChapter Removing the Battery Pack1. Turn computer over. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown 2. Pull it out from the slot Removing the SD Dummy Card1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it ChapterSize Removing the Lower CoversStep QuantitySize Removing the Optical Drive ModuleStep QuantityQuantity StepSize Screw Type3. Remove the DIMM module Removing the DIMM Modules1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 4. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the Antenna cables in place Removing the WLAN Module1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN BoardQuantity StepSize Screw Type3. Lift the HDD Module clear of the HDD bay Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page ChapterQuantity StepSize Screw TypeScrew List Main Unit Disassembly ProcessMain Unit Disassembly Flowchart StepRemoving the Switch Cover 4. Open the locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the mainboard Removing the Keyboard1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 5. Lift the keyboard clear of the Upper CoverSize Removing the LCD ModuleStep 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 Quantity StepSize Screw TypeSize Removing the Upper CoverStep QuantityChapter AB C D4. Disconnect the following four 4 cables from the Mainboard 7. Release the locking latch on B and remove the FFC cable as shown 5. Disconnect A as shown6. Disconnect C as shown 8. Release the locking latch on D and remove the FFC cable as shownQuantity StepSize Screw TypeStep Removing the Power BoardPower Board Size2. Locate the Left Speaker Module on the Upper Cover as shown Removing the Left Speaker Module1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 3. Remove the adhesive tape from the Speaker cableSize 5. Remove the one 1 securing screw from the Left Speaker ModuleStep Quantity2. Locate the Right Speaker Module on the Upper Cover as shown Removing the Right Speaker Module1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page ChapterSize 5. Remove the one 1 securing screw from the Right Speaker ModuleStep QuantityRemoving the TouchPad Bracket Quantity StepSize Screw TypeSize Removing the MainboardStep QuantityChapter Removing the RTC BatteryIMPORTANTFollow local regulations for disposal of all batteries Size Removing the Thermal ModuleStep Quantity4. Using both hands, lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard ChapterSize Removing the CPU FanStep Quantity4. Lift the CPU Fan clear of the Mainboard as shown Chapter3. Lift the CPU clear of the socket as shown Removing the CPU1. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page ChapterScrew List LCD Module Disassembly ProcessLCD Module Disassembly Flowchart StepSize Removing the LCD BezelStep Quantity3. Remove the Camera from the module Removing the Camera Module1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page ChapterSize Removing the LCD PanelStep Quantity5. Lift the LCD Panel clear of the module ChapterSize Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC CableStep 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 2. Connect the cable to the camera module Replacing the Camera Module1. Place the camera in the LCD 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 5. Connect the following cables to the Mainboard AB C D4. Replace the three 3 screw caps as shown Chapter8. Connect B and close the locking latch to secure the cable in place 6. Connect A as shown7. Connect C as shown 9. Connect D and close the locking latch to secure the cable in placeCover Replacing the LCD ModuleRight Screw CoverRear 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 KeyboardNOTE Ensure that the six 6 locating tabs are correctly seated Chapter1. Place the Switch Cover left side first on to the Upper Cover Replacing the Switch CoverReplacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2. Press down as indicated to snap the Switch Cover into place3. Insert the HDD, as indicated and lower it into place Chapter1. Insert the DIMM Module in place Replacing the WLAN ModuleReplacing the DIMM Modules 2. Press down to lock the DIMM module in placeReplacing the ODD Module Replacing the Lower CoversMemory Replacing the SD Dummy Card3. Replace the three 3 screws to secure the covers in place CoverReplacing the Battery ChapterChapter Symptoms Verified TroubleshootingCommon Problems 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 CorrectlyPlayback is Choppy Discs Do Not PlayDiscs Do Not Burn Properly 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 ProblemsBeeps Post CodesCode POST Routine DescriptionPOST Routine Description CodeBeeps POST device initializationPOST Routine Description CodeBeeps Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROMCode POST Routine DescriptionChapter Jumper and Connector LocationsTop View DescriptionBottom View DESCRIPTIONLED1 Power BoardDESCRIPTION LED3Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check Clearing Password Check and BIOS RecoveryClearing Password Check Clear CMOS JumperBIOS Recovery Hotkey BIOS Recovery by Crisis DiskBIOS Recovery Boot Block Steps for BIOS Recovery from USB StorageChapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List ChapterChapter Aspire 5532 Exploded DiagramsMain Assembly Description Acer P/NAcer P/N Base AssemblyDescription ChapterAcer P/N Rear AssemblyDescription ChapterCATEGORY Aspire 5532 FRU ListCase/Cover/Bracket Assembly DescriptionAcerPN CATEGORYDescription AcerPN CATEGORYDescription AcerPN CATEGORYDescription KeyboardAcerPN CATEGORYDescription AcerPN CATEGORYDescription MainboardAcerPN CATEGORYDescription SpeakerChapter Model Model Definition and ConfigurationAppendix A CountryAcer Part No ModelCountry DescriptionAcer Part No ModelCountry DescriptionAcer Part No ModelCountry DescriptionAcer Part No ModelCountry DescriptionAcer Part No ModelCountry DescriptionAcer Part No ModelCountry DescriptionVRAM ModelVGA Chip MemoryVRAM ModelVGA Chip MemoryHDD 2GB ModelHDD 1GB Media ProcessorModel Wireless LAN1Bluetooth HDD 1GBModel Wireless LAN1Bluetooth Extra SW1Model Wireless LAN1Bluetooth Extra SW1Model Wireless LAN1Bluetooth Extra SW1Appendix A Test Compatible Components Appendix BVendor Microsoft Windows OS Environment TestBattery TypeDescription VendorType Description VendorType Description VendorType Description VendorType Description VendorType Description VendorType Description VendorType Description VendorType Description VendorType Description VendorType ModemDescription VendorType VGA ChipType WiFi AntennaVendor DescriptionDescription VendorType Audio CodecType Wireless LANVendor DescriptionOnline Support Information Appendix CAppendix C Page Page LCD Failure No Display ODD Other Failures Power On Thermal Unit TouchPad Bracket Removing Replacing TouchPad Failure TroubleshootingBuilt-in KB Failure EasyTouch Buttons HDTV Switch Internal Speakers Undetermined Problems 132 Upper Cover Removing Replacing 102 utility