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Front View 1 2 13 3 12 4 11 5 10 6 9 7 8 # Icon 1 2 3 Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Power button Description Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Turns the computer on and off. 6 Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View 1 2 13 3 12 4 11 5 10 6 9 7 8 # Icon 1 2 3 Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Power button Description Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Turns the computer on and off. 6 Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse (left and right ...8 Click buttons The left and right) buttons. 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for 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. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. HDD...
Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse (left and right ...8 Click buttons The left and right) buttons. 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for 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. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. HDD...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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... View 1 234 56 7 # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . 5 Modem Connects to a phone line. (RJ-11) port 6 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 7 Kensington lock slot Connects to stay...
... View 1 234 56 7 # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . 5 Modem Connects to a phone line. (RJ-11) port 6 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 7 Kensington lock slot Connects to stay...
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Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. The US dollar sign 1. Either press < > at the ... the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the speakers on the keyboard, or hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Switches display...
Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. The US dollar sign 1. Either press < > at the ... the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the speakers on the keyboard, or hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Switches display...
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All devices in the system are turned off completely. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to power off completely. System saves all system states ... Item Output System Power Management ACPI mode Mech. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in the system are turned off the whole system. 26 Chapter 1 OS initiated shutdown.
All devices in the system are turned off completely. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to power off completely. System saves all system states ... Item Output System Power Management ACPI mode Mech. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in the system are turned off the whole system. 26 Chapter 1 OS initiated shutdown.
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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... system BIOS flash ROM. Make sure the AC adapter is connected to a power outlet and plugged in to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Disk. 3. Turn off state (i.e. Copy the "XXXXXXX.FD" file to the system. 6. Chapter 2 39 NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery disk at hand, then you...
... system BIOS flash ROM. Make sure the AC adapter is connected to a power outlet and plugged in to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Disk. 3. Turn off state (i.e. Copy the "XXXXXXX.FD" file to the system. 6. Chapter 2 39 NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery disk at hand, then you...
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...: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that you want to any of the hardware components. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2.
...: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that you want to any of the hardware components. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2.
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... need to remove the main board, you on the components that order. For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES SD DUMMY CARD Cx1 ODD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Hx1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET REMOVE BATTERY PACK Cx4 BACK...
... need to remove the main board, you on the components that order. For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES SD DUMMY CARD Cx1 ODD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Hx1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET REMOVE BATTERY PACK Cx4 BACK...
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Note: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3. Chapter 3 45 Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 4. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery release latch to the release position (a) to the unlock position. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 44. 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to pop out the battery pack, then remove the battery pack from the main unit (b).
Note: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3. Chapter 3 45 Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 4. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery release latch to the release position (a) to the unlock position. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 44. 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to pop out the battery pack, then remove the battery pack from the main unit (b).
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...See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 46. 4. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise to remove the CPU. 54 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 45. 3. Removing the CPU NOTE: Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series uses the Intel® processor, while... Aspire 7540 Series uses the AMD® processor. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 5. But the ...
...See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 46. 4. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise to remove the CPU. 54 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 45. 3. Removing the CPU NOTE: Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series uses the Intel® processor, while... Aspire 7540 Series uses the AMD® processor. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 5. But the ...
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Carefully pry and lift the middle cover. Part No. 86.9A536.3R5 Chapter 3 59 Remove the one screw (G) from the lower case. Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. 12. Open the LCD panel. 14. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L3.5 (1) Color Silver Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 13.
Carefully pry and lift the middle cover. Part No. 86.9A536.3R5 Chapter 3 59 Remove the one screw (G) from the lower case. Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. 12. Open the LCD panel. 14. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L3.5 (1) Color Silver Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 13.
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Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. 8. Turn it over on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on the touchpad area. 60 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Back Cover" on page ...
Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. 8. Turn it over on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on the touchpad area. 60 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Back Cover" on page ...
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No beep, power-on indicator turns on page 87.. See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Chapter 4 91 Diskette .... Power source (battery pack and power adapter). RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see POST on page 87.. No beep, power-on indicator turns on indicator turns off and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. LED board. See "Power System Check" on an external CRT. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk...
No beep, power-on indicator turns on page 87.. See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Chapter 4 91 Diskette .... Power source (battery pack and power adapter). RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see POST on page 87.. No beep, power-on indicator turns on indicator turns off and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. LED board. See "Power System Check" on an external CRT. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk...
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FRU/Action in Sequence Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. System board Speaker System board 92 Chapter 4 No beep during POST. Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST but system runs correctly.
FRU/Action in Sequence Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. System board Speaker System board 92 Chapter 4 No beep during POST. Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST but system runs correctly.
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... finished. Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in Aspire 7540 Series is G106. Press the F2 key to turn on the main board as shown in the picture(s) above and try again. NOTE: The steps are only for the password...
... finished. Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in Aspire 7540 Series is G106. Press the F2 key to turn on the main board as shown in the picture(s) above and try again. NOTE: The steps are only for the password...
Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z Notebook Series Start Guide
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... into your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 11 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable...when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like center* and right) the left and right...
... into your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 11 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable...when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like center* and right) the left and right...
Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z Notebook Series Start Guide
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... models) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. Turns the display screen backlight off . Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. 6 English # Icon Item...
... models) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. Turns the display screen backlight off . Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. 6 English # Icon Item...
Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z Notebook Series Start Guide
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... tray when the computer is active. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to a phone line. Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . Kensington lock slot Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 9 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 234 56 7 Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator...
... tray when the computer is active. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to a phone line. Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . Kensington lock slot Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 9 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 234 56 7 Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator...