Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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...Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information 29 Main 31 Security 33 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utility 39 Remove HDD Password 40 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 General Information 42 Pre-disassembly Instructions 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the SD Dummy Card 44 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Back Cover 46 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 48 Removing...
...Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information 29 Main 31 Security 33 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utility 39 Remove HDD Password 40 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 General Information 42 Pre-disassembly Instructions 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the SD Dummy Card 44 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Back Cover 46 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 48 Removing...
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... Removing the USB Board Module 69 Removing the Modem Board 71 Removing the Bluetooth Board 72 Removing the Microphone Module 74 Removing the Main Board 75 LCD Module Disassembly Process 77 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 77 Removing the LCD Bezel 78 Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets 79 Removing the LCD Brackets 81 Removing the Web Camera 81 Removing the FPC Cable 82 Removing the Antennas 84 Troubleshooting 85 System Check Procedures 86 External Diskette Drive Check 86 External Optical Disk Drive Check 86 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device...
... Removing the USB Board Module 69 Removing the Modem Board 71 Removing the Bluetooth Board 72 Removing the Microphone Module 74 Removing the Main Board 75 LCD Module Disassembly Process 77 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 77 Removing the LCD Bezel 78 Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets 79 Removing the LCD Brackets 81 Removing the Web Camera 81 Removing the FPC Cable 82 Removing the Antennas 84 Troubleshooting 85 System Check Procedures 86 External Diskette Drive Check 86 External Optical Disk Drive Check 86 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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...Bluetooth function. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Note: Push to remove/install the card. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Chapter 1 7 Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory...
...Bluetooth function. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Note: Push to remove/install the card. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Chapter 1 7 Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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... keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to the language settings. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
... keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to the language settings. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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... to enter Setup" message is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run Setup. Your computer is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is set the parameter to "enabled". However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
... to enter Setup" message is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run Setup. Your computer is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is set the parameter to "enabled". However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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... password, you are the default and suggested parameter settings. Press Enter to enable the Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of the hard disk password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password. Enter HDD Password. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled...
... password, you are the default and suggested parameter settings. Press Enter to enable the Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of the hard disk password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password. Enter HDD Password. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled...
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... Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you have changed the settings, press F10 to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Use the up /down keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password...
... Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you have changed the settings, press F10 to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Use the up /down keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password...
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... Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that confirmed or discard the changes made to CMOS. 38 Chapter 2 Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to the...
... Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that confirmed or discard the changes made to CMOS. 38 Chapter 2 Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to the...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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... pull out the wireless antenna cables from its connector on page 46. 4. Chapter 3 61 See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 60. 12. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 55. 10. 13. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page...
... pull out the wireless antenna cables from its connector on page 46. 4. Chapter 3 61 See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 60. 12. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 55. 10. 13. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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... reboot system. Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 86. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Replace and run SETUP System cache error - Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 86. System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Default...
... reboot system. Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 86. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Replace and run SETUP System cache error - Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 86. System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Default...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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... vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines...
... vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines...
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... I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. Check for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts...
... I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. Check for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts...
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... reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 87. Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error...
... reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 87. Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error...
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... enters hibernation mode. Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 26. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if control is damaged. LCD cover switch System board 98 Chapter 4 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't power-off. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot...
... enters hibernation mode. Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 26. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if control is damaged. LCD cover switch System board 98 Chapter 4 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't power-off. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot...
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... driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. USB does not work . Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Touchpad does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk...
... driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. USB does not work . Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Touchpad does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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... the power button to turn on the main board as shown in the picture(s) above and try again. Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in Aspire 7540 Series is G106. Otherwise, repeat the steps above . • Use an electric conductivity tool to enter BIOS Setup menu. • If there is no password request, the BIOS Password...
... the power button to turn on the main board as shown in the picture(s) above and try again. Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in Aspire 7540 Series is G106. Otherwise, repeat the steps above . • Use an electric conductivity tool to enter BIOS Setup menu. • If there is no password request, the BIOS Password...
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Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive USB Camera USB HUB and Others USB Printer/Scanner USB Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 172 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500...
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive USB Camera USB HUB and Others USB Printer/Scanner USB Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 172 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500...
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... Series 4 bluetooth board removing 72 button/indicator Bluetooth 11 Wireless LAN 11 buttons easy-launch 11 C caps lock on indicator 7 Clearing BIOS Password steps 106 Clearing Password 105 computer on indicator 7 CPU removing 54 CPU Fan True Value Table 19 Crisis Disk creating 107 Crisis Recovery Disk 39 D DIMM module removing 51 E Environment Test 172 Euro 15 External CD-ROM Drive Check 86 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 43 F Fingerprint/button and touchpad boards removing 66 Flash Utility 39 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 111 H Hard disk 21 HDD 21 HDD1 module removing 48 Hot Keys...
... Series 4 bluetooth board removing 72 button/indicator Bluetooth 11 Wireless LAN 11 buttons easy-launch 11 C caps lock on indicator 7 Clearing BIOS Password steps 106 Clearing Password 105 computer on indicator 7 CPU removing 54 CPU Fan True Value Table 19 Crisis Disk creating 107 Crisis Recovery Disk 39 D DIMM module removing 51 E Environment Test 172 Euro 15 External CD-ROM Drive Check 86 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 43 F Fingerprint/button and touchpad boards removing 66 Flash Utility 39 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 111 H Hard disk 21 HDD 21 HDD1 module removing 48 Hot Keys...
Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z Notebook Series Start Guide
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... the instructions on how your notebook. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Such instances are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the model you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The Quick Guide introduces you to be more on the screen to functions or features...
... the instructions on how your notebook. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Such instances are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the model you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The Quick Guide introduces you to be more on the screen to functions or features...
Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z Notebook Series Start Guide
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... wireless button/indicator LAN communication. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 11 Microphone Internal microphone for three-step data backup. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light...
... wireless button/indicator LAN communication. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 11 Microphone Internal microphone for three-step data backup. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light...