Aspire Digital 5235, 5535

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Aspire 5235/5535 Series

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Model Definition and Configuration

Appendix A

Contents

Main Page Copyright Disclaimer Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents System Specifications 1 System Utilities 33 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47 Table of Contents Troubleshooting 97 Jumper and Connector Locations 117 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Model Definition and Configuration 130 Page Page System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Platform System Memory Communication I/O Ports Environment Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram OP AMP RJ11 MODEM MDC Card Your Acer Notebook tour Front View Closed Front View Left View Right View Rear View Bottom View Indicators Easy-Launch Buttons Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) Using the Keyboard Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows Keys Hot Keys Special Key (only for certain models) The Euro symbol The US dollar sign Acer Empowering Technology Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications: Empowering Technology password To set the Empowering Technology password: Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) Acer ePower Management Using power plans To create a new power plan: To switch between power plans: To edit a power plan: Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models) Acer eRecovery Management Page Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Page Hardware Specifications and Configurations Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility Navigating the BIOS Utility Information Main Page Security Setting a Password Removing a Password Changing a Password Page Boot Exit BIOS Flash Utility Remove HDD/BIOS Utility Page Disassembly Requirements Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Disassembly Process External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY Page Page Page Page Page Removing the LCD Module Page Page Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case Page Page Removing the LED Board Page Removing the Speaker Module Page Removing the Touchpad Module Page Page Removing the Modem Board Page Removing the Main Board Page Removing the USB Board Module Page Removing the Bluetooth Modules LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD MODULE DISASSEMBLY Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets Page Page Page Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the Antennas Removing the Web Camera Page Troubleshooting Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check External CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Memory Check Power System Check Check the Power Adapter Check the Battery Pack Touchpad Check Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message Index of Error Messages Page Page Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Page Page Page Page Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message Page Page Page Page Undetermined Problems Page Page Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery Clearing Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description HW Gap position on M/B space: Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Hotkey: Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk: FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Chapter 6 Page Aspire 5235/5535 Series FRU List Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Test Compatible Components Appendix B 138 Appendix B Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test Appendix B 139 Page Online Support Information Appendix C Page Index A B C D N O P S T