Chapter, Features | Acer 6530 instruction

Chapter 1

System Specifications

Features

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

NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.

Operating System

•Genuine Windows® Vista™

Platform

•AMD Better By Design program, featuring:

•AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra dual-core mobile processor*

•AMD Turion™ X2 dual-core mobile processor*

•AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core mobile processor*

•AMD M780G Chipset*

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

System Memory

•Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support

•Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules

TV Tuner

•Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T*

Display and graphics

•16:9 aspect ratio

•16" Full HD 1920 x 1080*

•16" HD 1366 x 768*

•ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics*

•ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3470 Hybrid x 2*

•ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3650*

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Contents

Aspire 6530 Series Service Guide Revision History III Copyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Viii Troubleshooting 117 Peripheral Tests Aspire 6530 SeriesMicrosoft Windows Vista Environment Test Table of Contents Chapter Features Communication Dimensions and WeightStorage subsystem Audio Environment Power subsystemSpecial keys and controls Interface System Block Diagram Icon Description Your Acer Notebook tourFront View VOL Closed Front ViewVOL + Hdmi Left View Rear View Right View Bottom View Wlan IndicatorsEasy-Launch Buttons Icon Function Description 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 UtilitiesPage Smddrvtem Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor Specification Northbridge Specification System Memory Specification Southbridge SpecificationSystem Clock Specification Crystal and Oscillator Specification Memory Combinations Slot Total Memory Hard Disk Drive Interface Specification DVD-ROM Super-Multi Combo Module SpecificationDVD-ROM DL, DVD-R DL / +R DL DMA Combo Drive Module Specification2MB DVD-RW DVD+RW CD-DA CD-ROM CD-ROM/XA Bios ROM Thermal Control Specification Lvds LCD Specification GPU AMD M82ME-XT/M86ME VGA Subsystem SpecificationAudio Codec and Amplifier Specification MS-V122B-M82ME-XT SANYO/PANASONIC Bluetooth SpecificationMDC Module Specification Battery Specification Navigating the Bios Utility Bios Setup Utility Parameter Description Information Parameter Description Format/Option Main Clear or Set DisabledSecurity Parameter Description Option Removing a Password Setting a Password Changing a Password IDE 0 Toshiba MK3252GSX-S1 Boot Exit Information Main Security Boot USB HDD ABC Bios Flash Utility Chapter Remove HDD Password Remove HDD/BIOS Utility Remove Bios Password Key in biospw 14452 Chapter Chapter Disassembly Requirements Machine Disassembly and Replacement Main Screw List Quantity Part Number Pre-disassembly InstructionsDisassembly Process General Information Nylok Iron External Module Disassembly ProcessExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Step Quantity Removing the Battery Pack Removing the SD dummy card Removing the ExpressCard dummy card HDD2 Removing the Lower Covers Removing the Dimm Modules Step Size Quantity Screw Type VGA Module Removing the VGA Module Removing the TV Tuner Module Removing the Wlan Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Carrier M3*0.5+3.5I Removing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module Chapter Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module ODD Bracket M2.0*3.0-I Bkag Removing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD2 Carrier M3*0.5+3.5I Main Unit Disassembly Process Removing the Switch Cover Removing the Power Board Power Board M2.0*3.0-I Bkag Removing the Keyboard Removing the Speaker Module Removing the Antenna Cables Chapter Bninylok Removing the LCD Module Removing the Upper Base Unlock the connector and disconnect C as shown Chapter Remove the ten securing screws on the top panel Removing the Finger Print Reader Removing the USB Board Removing the Modem Module Removing the Bluetooth Module Page Removing the Mainboard Ninylok Removing the Thermal Module Removing the CPU LCD Module Disassembly Process Removing the LCD Bezel Chapter Disconnect the Mic cable and remove the LCD bezel Chapter Removing the Inverter Board Removing the Camera Module Removing the LCD Panel Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable LCD Brackets M2.0*3.0-I Bkag Replacing the LCD Panel LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Chapter Page Connect the right Inverter board cable as shown Replacing the LCD Bezel Chapter Replacing the Thermal Module Main Module Reassembly ProcedureReplacing the CPU Connect fan cable to the mainboard as shown Replacing the Mainboard Chapter Replacing the Modem Module Replacing the Bluetooth Board Replacing the Finger Print Reader Replacing the USB BoardPage Replacing the Upper Cover Page Replacing the LCD Module AC Power Cable LCD Power Cable 106 Chapter Replacing the Keyboard Replacing the Speaker Module Replacing the Power Board Replacing the Switch Cover Turn the computer over and replace the ten screws as shown Place the HDD in the HDD carrier Replacing the Second Hard Disk Drive ModuleReplacing the ODD Module Replacing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module Replace the HDD connector Place the HDD in the HDD carrier Replacing the Wlan Module Replacing the VGA Module Replacing the TV Tuner Module Replacing the Lower Covers Replacing the Dimm Modules Replacing the ExpressCard and SD Card Dummy Trays 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 CorrectlyODD Not Operating Correctly Select Repair your computer Discs Do Not Play Drive Not Detected Modem Failure USB Failure Rightside Other Failures External Mouse Failure Dimm Intermittent ProblemsUndetermined Problems Code Beeps Post Routine Description Post Codes Tables Display prompt Press F2 to enter Setup Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM MCH Post Code Function Phase ComponentChipset Post Codes PEI DXE CEI / SEC CPU Function Phase Component CodeCore Post Code Table CEI / SEC DXE TCG Biospsm DXEBiospsm LBT 0x42 Initialize interrupt vectors 0 thru 77h 0xC6 Initial and install console for UCR Bios Pico Bios 0xD9 Ipmi late init Sdxe 0XDF 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 by Crisis Disk Bios Recovery by Crisis DiskBios Recovery Boot Block Bios Recovery Hotkey FRU Field Replaceable Unit List TBD Aspire 6530 Exploded DiagramsMain Module LCD Module Board BatteryAspire 6530 FRU List Category Description Acer Part No Adapter Cable Case/Cover/Bracket AssemblyCategory Description Acer Part No Multi Drive Combo Drive HDD Bracket Assy HDD ConnectorBS Sata LF F/WLV010J Keyboard LCD Cable LCD Module 16 IN. Wxga W/CCD Wlan UMAInverter Board LCD HINGE- L 16 IN. for UMA LCD Cover Assy IMR W/BACKLIGHT MIC AntennaLCD Bezel 16 IN. for CCD LCD HINGE- R 16 Heatsink MainboardMemory Category Description Acer Part No Miscellaneous Screw List Screw List Chapter 163 USA Appendix aAspire 6530 Series Model Country Acer Part No Description TWN Gctwn AAP VHFFP0.3DHGEN11 ChinaCbgndvbu VHFFP0.3DHGDE13 EmeaVHFFP0.3DHGES22 MC 82MEXTHM256TCOF 2*2G VHP32ATME9 MC 86MEH512COF VHP32ATME4 MC 86MEH512COF VHP32ATME3 MC 86MEH512COF VHP32ATME2 MC 86MEH512COFVHP32ATME6 MC 86MEH512COF Model Country Acer Part No Description 171 Middle East LX.AUS0X.172 AS6530G-703G32Mn EM Middle East LX.AUS0X.170 AS6530G-703G32Mn EM Middle East LX.AUS0X.169 AS6530G-703G32Mn EM 175 Middle East LX.AUS0X.080 AS6530G-703G32Mn EM 177 Middle East LX.AUS0X.082 AS6530G-703G32Mn EM ATRM70 N16WXGAG8 UMA SO2GBII6 ModelVGA Chip SMPSI4025W N16WXGAG8 UMA SO1GBII6 ATRM70 N16WXGAG8 UMA SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 AAQL60 N16WXGAG8 UMA SO2GBII6AAQL60 N16WXGAG8 UMA SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 AAQL60 N16WXGAG8 UMA SO1GBII6 ATUZM80 N16WXGAG8 82MEXTHM ATUZM86 N16WXGAG8 UMA SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6ATUZM82 N16WXGAG8 UMA SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 SMPSI4025W N16WXGAG8 UMA SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 ATRM70 N16WXGAG8 86MEHM 703G32Mn AS6530G 704G25Bn Appendix a 184 185 804G32Bn Appendix a 186 187 ATUZM86 N16WXGAG8 86MEHM NSM8XS Wireless LAN BluetoothATUZM82 N16WXGAG8 86MEHM Model HDD 1 GB HDD 2 GB 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 702G25Mn AS6530 NBDCB2XS ODD 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 804G64Mn AS6530G 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 704G25Bn Appendix a 194 3rd WiFi BG 704G25Bn AS6530G 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 804G32Bn Appendix a 196 3rd WiFi BG 804G32Bn AS6530G 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 864G32Bn AS6530G 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 703G25Mn AS6530G 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 802G25Mi AS6530G Appendix B Test Compatible Components CPU Test Battery TestMicrosoft Windows Vista Environment Test Vendor Type Description Adapter Second HDD Test Vendor Type DescriptionHgst SG Sata LF F/WC40C Seagate Northbridge Chipset Test Memory TestODD Test VGA Test Keyboard Test WiFi Antenna TestBluetooth Test Vendor Type Description Southbridge Chipset Test Test Category Model Peripheral TestsVendor Type Description Wlan Test HD TV Hdmi Ferguson DV3QSMCLCD TV MP5125A DVD+RW/+R SclarNazar GPC-V70 HR8-U2M MS/MS-PRO/DUO Spdif Unique UA351-CB USB2.0/1394 HDD 210 Appendix C Online Support Information 212 Index 214