Chapter, Features | Acer 5737Z instruction

Chapter 1

System Specifications

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:

Operating System

•Genuine Windows® Vista™

Platform

•Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor*

•Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor*

•NVIDIA® nForce® MCP79MX

•Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*

•Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*

System Memory

•Dual-channel support

•Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules

Display and graphics

•16:9 aspect ratio

•15.6" HD 1366 x 768

•NVIDIA® GeForce® 9400M G

Storage subsystem

•2.5" hard disk drive

•Optical drive option:

•Blu-ray Disc™ /DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

•DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

•5-in-1 card reader

Audio

•Dolby® -optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers

•True5.1-channel surround sound output

•High-definition audio support

•S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers

•Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones

•MS-Sound compatible

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Contents

Aspire 5737Z Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Troubleshooting 119 Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test Aspire 5737Z Series Table of Contents Chapter Features Privacy control Dimensions and WeightPower subsystem Communication Environment Mobile Penryn System Block Diagram Icon Description Your Acer Notebook tourFront View HDD Closed Front View Left View Rear View Right View Bottom View Icon Function Description Indicators Function Left Button Right Button Main touchpad TouchPad Basics with fingerprint reader Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the Keyboard Key Description Windows Keys Hotkey Icon Function Description Hot Keys US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial Key Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the System Utilities Cores Bus Mfg Cache Package Acer P/N Speed Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor Specification Processor Specifications System Memory Specification Bios Memory Combinations Slot Total Memory LAN Interface SpecificationWireless Module 802.11b/g Specification WD1600BEVT Hard Disk Drive Interface Specification Super-Multi Drive Module Audio Interface Specification System Board Major Chips Controller Keyboard SpecificationBattery Specification LCD 15.6 HD Specification Navigating the Bios Utility Bios Setup Utility Parameter Description Information Parameter Description Format/Option DisabledMain Parameter Description Submenu Items Advanced Clear or Set Disabled orSecurity Parameter Description Option Removing a Password Setting a Password Continue Changing a Password Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Boot Exit Bios Flash Utilities DOS Flash Utility Flash Image update begins as shown WinFlash Utility Chapter Remove HDD Password Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities Removing Bios Passwords Key in biospw 14452 Cleaning Bios Passwords Using the ICW50/ICY70 LAN MAC Utility Using DMITools Disassembly Requirements Machine Disassembly and Replacement Main Screw List Quantity Part Number Pre-disassembly InstructionsDisassembly Process General Information Screw List Step Quantity External Module Disassembly ProcessExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart Removing the Battery Pack Removing the SD Dummy Card Removing the Lower Covers Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Module M2.5*8 Removing the Optical Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket M2*3 Page Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Carrier M3*3 Removing the Dimm Modules Step Size Quantity Screw Type Wlan Module M2.5*3 Removing the Wlan Module Detach the Wlan board from the Wlan socket Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Main Unit Disassembly Process Step Size Quantity Screw Type Switch Cover M2.5*3 Removing the Switch CoverPage Removing the Keyboard Step Size Quantity Screw Type Function Board M2.5*3 Removing the Function Board Chapter Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*8 Removing the LCD Module Chapter Page Step Size Quantity Screw Type Carefully remove the LCD module from the chassis Chapter Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*8 Removing the Upper Cover Disconnect a as shown Disconnect B as shown Remove the twelve screws from the Upper Cover as shown Page Step Size Quantity Screw Type TouchPad Bracket M2*3 Removing the TouchPad BracketPage Step Size Quantity Screw Type Left Speaker M2.5*3 Module Removing the Left Speaker Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Right Speaker M2.5*6 Module Removing the Right Speaker Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type USB Board M2.5*6 Removing the USB Board Removing the Bluetooth Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2.5*5 Removing the MainboardPage Step Size Quantity Screw Type Thermal Module Removing the Thermal Module Removing the CPU Removing the RTC Battery LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD Module Disassembly Process Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel M2.5*6 Removing the LCD Bezel Step Size Quantity Screw Type Inverter Board M2.5*6 Removing the Inverter Board Remove the Inverter Board from the LCD module Removing the Camera Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Panel M2.5*6 Removing the LCD PanelPage Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Brackets M2*3 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable Removing the Microphone Module Removing the Antennas Replacing the MIC and Antennas LCD Module Reassembly ProcedurePage Replacing the LCD Panel Replacing the Inverter Replacing the Camera Replacing the LCD Bezel Replacing the CPU Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the Thermal Module Replacing the Mainboard Replacing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the USB Board Replacing the Left Speaker Module Replacing the Right Speaker Module Replace the two securing screws Chapter 101 Replacing the TouchPad Bracket Replacing the Upper Case 104 Chapter Connect a as shown Connect B as shown Replacing the LCD Module Page 108 Chapter Page Replacing the Function Board Replacing the Keyboard Insert the Wlan board into the Wlan socket Replacing the Switch CoverReplacing the Wlan Module Page Place the HDD in the HDD carrier Replacing the Dimm ModulesReplacing the Hard Disk Drive Module Replacing the ODD Module Replacing the Lower Covers Replacing the SD Dummy Card Replacing the Battery 118 Chapter Symptoms Verified Go To Common Problems Computer Shutsdown Intermittently Power On Issue No Post or Video No Display Issue Abnormal Video Display Random Loss of Bios Settings Built-In Keyboard Failure LCD Failure Internal Speaker Failure TouchPad Failure Sound Problems Internal Microphone Failure Microphone ProblemsSelect Set up microphone Select Startup Repair HDD Not Operating CorrectlySelect Repair your computer ODD Not Operating Correctly ODD Failure Discs Do Not Play Drive Not Detected Modem Function Failure Wireless Function Failure External Mouse Failure Thermal Unit Failure Other Failures Undetermined Problems Intermittent Problems Code Beeps Post Routine Description Post CodesChipset Post Codes Display prompt Press F2 to enter Setup Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM Top View Jumper and Connector Locations Bottom View Hardware Open Gap Description Clearing Password Check and Bios RecoveryClearing Password Check Steps for Clearing Bios Password Check Steps for Bios Recovery from USB Storage Bios Recovery by Crisis DiskBios Recovery Boot Block Bios Recovery Hotkey Steps for Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk Page FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Description Acer P/N Aspire 5737Z Series Exploded DiagramsMain Assembly LCD Panel Board BatteryAspire 5737Z Series FRU List Category Description Acer P/N Adapter Category Description Acer P/N Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly Combo Drive Category Description Acer P/N CPU/ProcessorSuper Multi Drive Keyboard HDD LCD Category Description Acer P/N Keyboard Assy LCD Module 15.6 IN. Wxga Glare W LCD Bracket SET R&L for LED Speaker MemoryHeat sink Category Description Acer P/N Screw Screw ListMiscellaneous Chapter 157 Model Country Acer P/N Description Appendix aAspire 5737Z Series VHP32ATBE1 MC Umace VHP32ATGR1 MC Umace VHP32ATME6 MC Umace Acla VHB32ATCN1 MC Umacef HDD 1GB ODD Model 343G25Mn N15.6WXGAG SO1GBIII10 343G32Mn Page 169 Page Appendix B Test Compatible Components Camera Microsoft Windows Vista Environment TestVendor Type Description Adapter Audio Codec Northbridge Vendor Type Description Software WiFi Antenna Appendix C Online Support Information 176 Index 178