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