Acer AS5333 - Manual

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a brief summary of the computer’s many features: Operating System 0  Genuine Windows ® 7 Home Premium 64-bit  Genuine Windows ® 7 Home Basic 64-bit CPU and Chipset 0  Mobile In...

1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Environment 0 Temperature  Operating: 5°C to 35°C  Non-operating: -20°C to 65°C Humidity (non-condensing)  Operating: 20% to 80%  Non-operating: 20% to 80% Options and Accessories 0  1/2/4 GB DDR3 soDIMM module  6-cell Li-ion battery pack ...

1-10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Notebook Tour 0 Top View 0 Figure 1-1. Top View Table 1-1. Top View No Icon Item Description 1 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer ...

1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Closed Front View 0 Figure 1-2. Closed Front View Table 1-2. Closed Front View No Icon Item Description 1 2-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC). NOTE: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any give...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Left View 0 Figure 1-3. Left View Table 1-3. Left View No Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects...

1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Right View 0 Figure 1-4. Right View Table 1-4. Right View No Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical drive access indicator L...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Base View Table 1-5. Base View No Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch/ lock Releases the battery for removal. Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release...

1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Touchpad Basics 0 Figure 1-6. Touchpad  Move finger across the Touchpad (1) to move the cursor.  Press the right (2) and left (3) buttons located beneath the Touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are the equivalen...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Using the Keyboard 0 Figure 1-7. Keyboard Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which can be toggled on and off. (Table 1-7) The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the up...

1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.  Windows Logo key  Application key Table 1-9. Windows Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Sta...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 HotKeys 0 Hotkeys or key combinations can be used to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Figure 1-8. Keyboard HotKeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in t...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 System Block Diagram 0 Figure 1-9. System Block Diagram U S B por t 8 6 .4 G /8 .5 G /1 0 .6 G 100M /1 33M /166M (CFD) 100M Hz 33M H z 100M Hz 100M Hz 1GB/ s x4 DMI x 4 FDI x8 port 2,4 p ort 1 LV DS C onn. C R T C onn. SPI 3. 3V 24M H z 10/ 100M L A N ...

1-22 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Specification Tables 0 Computer specifications Item Metric Imperial Dimensions Length 25.30 cm 9.96 in Width 38.16 cm 15.02 in Height (front to rear) 2.74 to 3.40 cm 1.08 to 1.34 in Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and battery) 2.5 kg ...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-25 CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=90) System Memory CPU Temp Fan Speed (RPM) SPL Spec (dBA) 57 2500 28 64 2900 31 70 3200 34 78 3600 37 85 4000 40  Throttling 50%: On= 85 °C; OFF=72 °C  OS shut down at 104 °C; H/W shut down at 92°C Item Specification Memo...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-29 Super-Multi Drive Item Specification Vendor & Model name HLDS Super-Multi Drive DL 8X GT32N LF/SONY Super-Multi Drive DL 8X AD-7585H LF/Panasonic Super-Multi Drive DL 8X UJ890/PLDS Super-Multi Drive DL 8X DS-8A4SH/HLDS Super-Multi Drive DL 8X GT30N...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-39 System Interrupt Specification Hardware IRQ System Function IRQ0 System timer IRQ1 Standard 101-/102-Key or Microsoft ® Natural Keyboard IRQ2 Cascaded IRQ3 Intel ® 82801DB/DBM USB2 Enhanced Host Controller-24CD IRQ4 COM1 IRQ5*  Conexant AC-Link Audio ...

1-40 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System IO Address Map I/O address (hex) System function (shipping configuration) 000 - 00F DMA controller no. 1 010 - 01F Unused 020 - 021 Interrupt controller no. 1 022 - 024 Opti chipset configuration registers 025 - 03F Unused 02E - 02F 87334 "S...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-41 System I/O Address Specifications I/O address (hex) System Function (shipping configuration) 220 - 22F Entertainment audio 230 - 26D Unused 26E - 26 Unused 278 - 27F Unused 280 - 2AB Unused 2A0 - 2A7 Unused 2A8 - 2E7 Unused 2E8 - 2EF Reserved serial po...

System Utilities 2-3 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). The utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to run it. If configuration problems occur, the setup utility ma...

2-4 System Utilities BIOS 0 The following is a description of the tabs found on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE : Screens provided are for reference only. Actual values may differ by model. Information 0 The Information tab shows a summary of computer hardware information. Figure...

System Utilities 2-5 System BIOS Version System BIOS version VGA BIOS Version VGA (video graphics array) firmware version of system Serial Number Serial number of unit Asset Tag Number Asset tag number of system Product Name Product name of the system UUID Universally Unique Identifier Table 2-1. BI...

2-6 System Utilities Main 0 The Main tab allows the user to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery. Figure 2-2. BIOS Main Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-2. . Table 2-2. BIOS Main Parameter Description Format/Option System Time BIO...

2-8 System Utilities Security 0 The Security tab shows parameters that safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use. Figure 2-3. BIOS Security Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-3. Table 2-3. BIOS Security Parameter Description Option Supervisor Password Is Supervisor p...

System Utilities 2-9 NOTE: NOTE : When prompted to enter password, three attempts are allowed before system halts. Resetting BIOS password may require computer be returned to dealer. Setting a Password 0 Perform the following to set a new user or supervisor passwords: 1. Use the  and  keys to hig...

2-10 System Utilities Figure 2-5. Setting a Password Confirmation Notice a. Press Enter to return to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. b. The Supervisor Password parameter is shown as Set. c. Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility . 5. If new password and confirm new password stri...

System Utilities 2-11 3. Press Enter twice without typing anything in Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Computer will set Supervisor Password parameter to Clear . 4. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility . Changing a Password 0 1. Use the  and  keys to highli...

2-12 System Utilities a. Press Enter to return to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. b. The Supervisor Password parameter is shown as Clear. c. To try to change the password again, repeat steps 1 through 4 . If new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog i...

System Utilities 2-13 Boot 0 This tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to load the operating system. Bootable devices include the:  USB diskette drives  Onboard hard disk drive  DVD drive in the module bay Use  and  keys to select a device and press F5 or F6 to change the val...

2-14 System Utilities Exit 0 The Exit tab allows users to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Utility . Figure 2-13. BIOS Exit Table 2-5 describes the parameters in Figure 2-13. Table 2-5. Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit BIOS utility and save setup item cha...

System Utilities 2-15 BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following conditions:  New versions of system programs  New features or options  Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. NOTE: NOTE : If a Cr...

2-16 System Utilities Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 CAUTION : ! If Power-on Password authentication is enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. See BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . Clearing HDD Passwords 0 This section provides details abo...

System Utilities 2-17 4. Execute UnlockHD.exe ( Figure 2-16 ) to create a password unlock code. Use the format < UnlockHD [key code] > with the code noted in the Figure 2-17 . Example: UnlockHD 54591747 The command generates a password which can be used for unlocking the HDD. Password: 4149938...

2-18 System Utilities Removing BIOS Passwords 0 To clear User or Supervisor passwords, open the DIMM door and use a metal instrument to short the RTCRST# point. Figure 2-18. CMOS Jumper Overview Software Method 0 1. At a DOS prompt, enter clnpwd.exe. 2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password. (F...

System Utilities 2-19 Miscellaneous Tools 0 Using Boot Sequence Selector 0 The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS Setup Utility . To use the Boot Sequence Selector , perform the following: 1. At a DOS prompt, enter bs <#> and a boot sequence I...

2-20 System Utilities Using Boot Manager 0 The Boot Manager allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS Setup Utility . To use the Boot Manager , perform the following: NOTE: NOTE : The F12 Boot Menu option must be set to Enabled in the BIOS Setup Utility ’s Main screen. (refer to...

2-22 System Utilities Using LAN EEPROM Utility 0 Use EEPROM.BAT to write data to LAN EEPROM under DOS mode. 1. In DOS mode, navigate to 57780_HMA51CP folder (Figure 2-23). Figure 2-22. Updating EEPROM 2. Run EEPROM.BAT to automatically modify data in LAN EEPROM. (Figure 2-23) Figure 2-23. Updating E...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-5 Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction 0 This chapter contains general information about the notebook, a list of tools needed to perform the required maintenance and step by step procedures on how to remove and install components from the notebook computer. Ge...

3-6 Machine Maintenance Procedures Screw Table 0 Table 3-1 contains a complete list of the required screws and fasteners required when performing any maintenance on the notebook computer. Table 3-1. Main Screw List Screw Quantity Acer Part Number M2.5x5 22 86.R4F02.001 M2.45x8 14 86.R4F02.002 M2.5x6...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-7 Maintenance Flowchart 0 The flowchart in Figure 3-1 provides a graphic representation of the module removal and installation sequences. It provides information on what components need to be removed and installed during servicing. Figure 3-1. Maintenance Flow

3-8 Machine Maintenance Procedures Getting Started 0 The flowchart in Figure 3-1 identifies sections illustrating the entire removal and install sequence. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. Perform the following prior to performing any maintenance pr...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-9 Battery Pack Removal 0 1. Place computer battery side up. 2. Slide battery lock (A) into open position. 3. Slide and hold battery release latch (B) to release position. Using tab (C) open and remove battery pack (D) from lower cover. Figure 3-3. Battery Pack IMPORT...

3-10 Machine Maintenance Procedures Dummy Card Removal 0 1. Push in dummy card (A) to release. 2. Remove dummy card (A). Figure 3-5. Dummy Card Dummy Card Installation 0 1. Insert dummy card (A). 2. Push in to lock. A

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-11 Lower Logic Door Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove two (2) screws (C). 2. Using tab (B), remove door (A) from lower cover. Figure 3-6. Lower Logic Door Lower Logic Door Installation 0 1. Insert door flanges into five (5) slots (D) on lower cov...

3-12 Machine Maintenance Procedures HDD Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Lower Logic Door Removal 1. Remove screws (D) from module (A). Figure 3-8. HDD Module 2. Use mylar tab (C) to lift and remove module (A) from mainboard connector dock (F). Figure 3-9. HDD Module 3. Remove four (4) screws (E) secu...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-13 4. Remove module (A) from mylar (C) and brackets. Figure 3-10. HDD Brackets HDD Module Installation 0 1. Install module (A) into brackets (F) and mylar (C) (Figure 3-10). 2. Install and secure module to brackets with four (4) screws (E) (Figure 3-10). 3. Use tab o...

3-14 Machine Maintenance Procedures DIMM Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Lower Logic Door Removal 1. Lift mylar (D) to provide access to module (A). 2. Push module (A) clips (B) to unlock module. Figure 3-11. DIMM Module 3. Slide module (A) from mainboard connector (C). 4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for re...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-15 WLAN Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Lower Logic Door Removal 1. Locate module (A) on lower cover. 2. Lift mylar (F) to provide access to module (A). 3. Disconnect antenna cable (B) from WLAN module. 4. Remove screw (D) from module. 5. Remove WLAN module (A) from m...

3-16 Machine Maintenance Procedures RTC Battery Removal 0 Prerequisite: Lower Logic Door Removal 1. Through opening (B) in mainboard connector, push battery (A) to release. 2. Lift battery to remove. Figure 3-13. RTC Battery NOTE: NOTE : Follow local regulations for battery disposal. RTC Battery Ins...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-17 Optical Disk Drive (ODD) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Lower Logic Door Removal 1. Remove screw (B) from lower cover. 2. Remove module from bay. Figure 3-14. ODD Module 3. Remove two (2) screws (D) from bracket. 4. Remove bracket (E). Figure 3-15. ODD Module B D ...

3-18 Machine Maintenance Procedures 5. Insert narrow tool into hole (G) on bezel, to eject module from tray (Figure 3-17). Figure 3-16. ODD Module 6. Press down on latch (H) to unlock bezel (F) from module (A) (Figure 3-17). 7. Remove bezel (F) from module. Figure 3-17. ODD Module ODD Module Install...

3-20 Machine Maintenance Procedures Keyboard Removal 0 1. Locate (6) keyboard locks (B). Figure 3-18. Keyboard Locks 2. Unlock keyboard locks (Figure 3-19). Figure 3-19. Keyboard Locks CAUTION : ! Use caution when removing keyboard. Keyboard is attached to mainboard by Flexible Printed Circuits (FPC...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-21 3. Place keyboard facedown onto palmrest. 4. Disconnect FPC cable (A) from mainboard connector (B). Figure 3-20. Keyboard 5. Remove keyboard. Keyboard Installation 0 1. Place keyboard facedown onto palmrest (Figure 3-20). 2. Connect FPC cable (A) to mainboard conn...

3-22 Machine Maintenance Procedures Upper Cover Removal 0 Prerequisite: HDD Module Removal Keyboard Removal DIMM Module Removal WLAN Module Removal Optical Disk Drive (ODD) Module Removal NOTE: NOTE : WLAN cables shown in the following images may not reflect the final product. 1. Remove the followin...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-23 4. Remove seven (7) screws (J) from upper cover (Figure 3-23). Figure 3-23. Upper Cover 5. Starting at ODD module slot (K), separate upper and lower covers. Figure 3-24. Upper Cover 6. Work along edges until upper and lower cover are separated. C D E F G H J J J J...

3-24 Machine Maintenance Procedures 7. Lift upper cover to remove (Figure 3-25). Figure 3-25. Upper Cover Upper Cover Installation 0 1. Align upper cover to lower cover. 2. Press along edges to secure all latches. 3. Install and secure seven (7) screws (J) to upper cover ( Figure 3-23 ). 4. Connect ...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-25 Power Board Removal 0 Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal 1. Locate power board (A) on upper cover. 2. Remove screw (C) securing board to upper cover. Figure 3-26. Power Board 3. Guide FFC cable (D) through upper cover opening (E). Figure 3-27. Power Board FFC cable...

3-26 Machine Maintenance Procedures Power Board Installation 0 1. Put board (A) and module (B) onto upper cover. 2. Install and secure screw (C) to board (A). 3. Install upper cover. ID Size Quantity Screw Type C M2x3 1

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-27 Speakers Removal 0 Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal 1. Locate left speaker (A) and right speaker (B) on upper cover. 2. Remove the following screws:  two (2) screws (C) from left speaker (A)  two (2) screws (C) from right speaker (B). 3. Release cables from c...

3-28 Machine Maintenance Procedures USB Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal 1. Locate module (A) on lower cover. 2. Disconnect FFC cable (B) from mainboard connector (D) 3. Remove screw (C) from module (A). Figure 3-29. USB Module 4. Remove module (A) from lower cover. USB Module Inst...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-29 ODD Board Removal 0 Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal 1. Locate board (A) on lower cover. 2. Disconnect FFC cable (F) from mainboard connector (C). 3. Remove screw (D) from board. Figure 3-30. ODD Board ODD Board Installation 0 1. Align module (A) to pins (E) on l...

3-30 Machine Maintenance Procedures Mainboard Removal 0 Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal NOTE: NOTE : WLAN cables shown in the following images may not reflect the final product. 1. Disconnect following cables:  microphone cable (A) from mainboard connector (E)  LVDS cable (G) from mainboard co...

3-32 Machine Maintenance Procedures Mainboard Installation 0 1. Align mainboard to lower cover. 2. Connect DC-IN cable (M) to mainboard connector (N) ( Figure 3-33 ). CAUTION : ! Use caution when installing mainboard. Forced installation may damage left side connectors. 3. Install board by sliding c...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-33 FAN Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Locate module (A). 2. Disconnect cable (B) from mainboard connector (C). 3. Lift module, releasing adhesive strip (D). Figure 3-35. FAN Module FAN Module Installation 0 1. Install module (A) on mainboard. 2. ...

3-34 Machine Maintenance Procedures Thermal Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal CAUTION : ! Thermal module may be hot. 1. Remove four (4) screws (B) from module (A). Figure 3-36. Thermal Module 2. Remove module. Thermal Module Installation 0 IMPORTANT : + Apply approved thermal grease a...

3-36 Machine Maintenance Procedures CPU Removal 0 Prerequisite: Thermal Module Removal 1. Unlock CPU from mainboard socket by rotating captive screw (D) left 180º. 2. Lift CPU (A) from socket. Figure 3-37. CPU in Socket CPU Installation 0 1. Align CPU marker (B) with socket marker (C) and install CP...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-37 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal NOTE: NOTE : WLAN cables shown in the following images may not reflect the final product. 1. Guide WLAN antenna cable (A) through opening (C) on lower cover. Figure 3-38. WLAN Module Cab...

3-38 Machine Maintenance Procedures 2. Place computer on surface, face side up. 3. Remove following cable from guides on lower cover (Figure 3-39):  microphone cable (D)  WLAN cable (A) 4. Remove four (4) screws (E) from lower cover. Figure 3-39. Cables and Screws on Lower Cover 5. Remove LCD mo...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-39 LCD Module Installation 0 1. Align and install LCD module on lower cover ( Figure 3-40 ). 2. Install and secure four (4) screws (E) to lower cover ( Figure 3-39 ). 3. Install following cables to guides on lower cover ( Figure 3-39 ):  WLAN cable (A)  microphon...

3-40 Machine Maintenance Procedures LCD Bezel Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 1. Remove screw caps (A) from LCD bezel. Figure 3-41. LCD Bezel 2. Remove screws (A) from LCD bezel. 3. Starting form bottom edge of bezel, pull bezel up and away from LCD cover. Figure ...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-41 4. Move along side edges until bezel is separated from LCD cover. 5. Remove bezel. LCD Bezel Installation 0 1. Align hinges side of bezel to LCD cover and press down until there is no gap between bezel and LCD module. CAUTION : ! Make sure cables do not get caught...

3-42 Machine Maintenance Procedures Camera Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD Bezel Removal 1. Locate camera module (A) on LCD cover. 2. Remove cable (B) from connector (C). 3. Remove camera module from adhesive strip and guide pins (D) on LCD cover. Figure 3-43. Camera Module Camera Module Installa...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-43 LCD Panel Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD Bezel Removal NOTE: NOTE : WLAN cables shown in the following images may not reflect the final product. 1. Remove four (4) screws (A) from LCD cover. 2. Remove LCD panel (C) from guide pins (B) on LCD cover. Figure 3-44. LCD P...

3-44 Machine Maintenance Procedures LVDS Cable Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD Panel Removal 1. Remove camera cable (A) from LCD panel. Figure 3-45. LVDS cable 2. Peel back adhesive (B) from LVDS cable (C) (Figure 3-46). 3. Disconnect LCDS cable (C) from panel connector (D). Figure 3-46. LVDS Cable A C ...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-45 LVDS Cable Installation 0 1. Connect LVDS cable (C) to panel connector (D) ( Figure 3-46 ). 2. Secure connector with adhesive (B) ( Figure 3-46 ). 3. Install and secure LVDS cable (D) to LCD panel ( Figure 3-45 ). 4. Install LCD Panel.

3-46 Machine Maintenance Procedures LCD Brackets Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD Panel Removal 1. Remove six (6) screws (A) from brackets (B). Figure 3-47. LCD Brackets 2. Remove brackets from panel. A A B B

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-47 LCD Brackets Installation 0 1. Align and install bracket (B) to LCD panel. 2. Install and secure six (6) screws (A) to LCD panel (Figure 3-48). Figure 3-48. LCD Brackets 3. Install LCD panel. ID Size Quantity Screw Type A M2x3 6

3-48 Machine Maintenance Procedures WLAN Antenna Cables and Microphone Set Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD Panel Removal 1. Peel back foil tabs (A) as required. 2. Remove from cable guides and from LCD cover following cables:  WLAN antenna cable (B)  microphone set (C) NOTE: NOTE : WLAN antenna cabl...

4-4 Troubleshooting Power On Issues 0 If the system fails to power on, perform the following: Figure 4-1. Power On Issue Computer Shuts Down Intermittently 0 If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following. 1. Makes sure the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the elec...

Troubleshooting 4-5 No Display Issues 0 If the Display fails, perform the following: Figure 4-2. No Display Issue No POST or Video 0 If the POST or video does not appear, perform the following, one at a time. 1. Make sure that internal display is selected. Switching between internal and external by ...

4-6 Troubleshooting 7. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. Start the computer. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one until the failure point is discovered. 9. Reseat the memory mo...

Troubleshooting 4-7 LCD Failure 0 If the LCD fails, perform the following: Figure 4-3. LCD Failure OK NG Start Swap M/B Check LCD module? Swap LCD cable /LCD panel

4-8 Troubleshooting Keyboard Failure 0 If the Keyboard fails, perform the following: Figure 4-4. Keyboard Failure No No START Keyboard FPC well connected? Keyboard OK? Connect it well Replace keyboard Replace M/B

Troubleshooting 4-9 Touchpad Failure 0 If the Touchpad fails, perform the following: Figure 4-5. Touchpad Failure OK NG OK NG Start Swap M/B OK Check M/B T/P FFC Check Logic Upper Re-assemble the T/P FFC to M/B Swap/Re- assemble the T/P board or T/P FFC

4-10 Troubleshooting Internal Speaker Failure 0 If internal Speakers fail, perform the following: Figure 4-6. Internal Speaker Failure Sound Problems 0 Perform the following, one at a time. 1. Boot the computer. 2. Navigate to Start  Control Panel  System and Maintenance  System  Device Manager ...

Troubleshooting 4-11  Click the volume icon on the taskbar  Drag the slider to 50. Confirm that the volume is not muted.  Click Mixer to verify that other audio applications are set to 50 and not muted. 6. Navigate to Start  Control Panel  Hardware and Sound  Sound . Confirm that Speakers a...

4-12 Troubleshooting Microphone Failure 0 If internal or external Microphones fail, perform the following: Figure 4-7. Microphone Failure 1. Check that the microphone is enabled. Navigate to Start  Control Panel  Hardware and Sound  Sound and select the Recording tab. 2. Right click on the Record...

Troubleshooting 4-13 ODD Failure 0 Figure 4-8. ODD Failure ODD Not Operating Correctly 0 If the ODD exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty:  Audio CDs do not play when loaded  DVDs do not play when loaded  Blank discs do not burn correctly  DVD or CD play breaks up or jumps ...

4-14 Troubleshooting  Access failure screen is shown  The ODD is noisy Perform the following, one at a time: 1. Boot the computer and retry the operation. 2. Use an different disc. 3. Navigate to Start  Computer . Check that the ODD device is shown in the Devices with Removable Storage panel. 4...

Troubleshooting 4-15 Discs Do Not Burn Properly 0 If discs can not be burned, perform the following: 6. Confirm that the default drive is record enabled:  Navigate to Start  Computer and right-click the writable ODD icon. Click Properties .  Select the Recording tab. In the Desktop disc recordi...

4-16 Troubleshooting Drive Read Failure 0 If discs cannot be read when inserted in the drive, perform the following. 1. Remove and clean the failed disc. 2. Retry reading the CD or DVD.  Test the drive using other discs.  Play a DVD movie  Listen to a music CD If the ODD works properly with al...

Troubleshooting 4-17 USB Failure 0 If the USB fails, perform the following: Figure 4-9. USB Failure OK NG OK NG Start Swap M/B OK Check IO/B to M/B CONN Check USB/B Re-assemble the IO/B CONNto M/B Swap USB/B

4-18 Troubleshooting Wireless Function Failure 0 If the WLAN fails, perform the following: Figure 4-10. Wireless Function Failure OK NG Start Swap M/B OK NG OK OK NG OK OK NG OK Check antenna to WL card Check antenna Check WL card Check function /B Re-assemble the antenna to WL card Swap the antenna...

Troubleshooting 4-19 2 in 1 Card Fucntion Failure 0 If the 2 in 1 card function fails, perform the following: Figure 4-11. 2 in 1 Card Function Failure No No START Replace M/B Check the card reader /B FFC Assemble well or not Check the card reader/B Connect it well SWAP the IO/B

4-20 Troubleshooting Thermal Unit Failure 0 If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following: Figure 4-12. Thermal Failure No START No No Replace M/B Fan p o wer cab le well co nnected ? Fan OK? CPU Heatsink well seated ? Co nnect it well Rep lace f an Seat it well

Troubleshooting 4-21 Other Functions Failure 0 HDD Not Operating Correctly 0 If the HDD fails to operate correctly, perform the following, one at a time. 1. Disconnect all external devices. 2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to confirm the computer is virus free. 3. Run the Windo...

4-22 Troubleshooting Cosmetic Failure 0 If the Cosmetic fails, perform the following: Figure 4-13. Cosmetic Failure Random Loss of BIOS Settings 0 If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following: 1. If the computer is more than one year old, replace the C...

Troubleshooting 4-23 2. Run a complete virus scan using up to date software to confirm the computer is virus free. 3. If the computer is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. 4. If the BIOS settings are still lost, replace ...

Troubleshooting 4-25 Post Codes 0 The following are the InsydeH2O™ Functionality POST code tables. The components of the POST code table includes: SEC phase, PEI phase, DXE phase, BDS phase, CSM functions, S3 functions and ACPI functions. POST Code Range 0 Table 4-2. POST Code Range Phase POST Code ...

Troubleshooting 4-29 BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_END BDS 15 PCI enumeration complete BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_IN BDS 16 Keyboard Controller, keyboard and mouse initialization BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_OUT BDS 17 Video device initialization BDS_CONNECT_STD_ERR BDS 18 Error report device initialization BDS_CONNECT_USB_H...

5-5 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 0 This section provides users with the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for the Aspire AS5333/AS5733/AS5733Z. The machine provides one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for ena...

5-6 Figure 5-4. CMOS Jumper 4. Plug in AC adapter. 5. Press Power button until BIOS POST is finished. 6. Remove conductivity tool from RCT_RST point. 7. Restart the system and press F2 to enter BIOS Utility Setup menu. 8. If no password prompt is shown, BIOS password is cleared. 9. If password promp...

5-7 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 0 BIOS Recovery Boot Block 0 BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware if a previous BIOS flashing process has failed. BIOS Recove...

6-4 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagrams 0 Main Assembly 0 Figure 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram No. Description P/N No. Description P/N 1 Upper Cover 60.RJW02.001 2 FAN Module 23.R4F02.001 3 Thermal Module (UMA) 60.R4F02.006 4 Mainboard ...

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-5 Upper Cover Assembly 0 Figure 6-2. Upper Cover Assembly Table 6-2. Upper Cover Assembly No. Description P/N No. Description P/N 1 Touchpad 2 Touchpad FFC 50.R4F02.003 3 Right Speaker 23.RJW02.001 4 Left Speaker 23.R4F02.003 5 Power Board 55.RJW02.001 6 Lower Cov...

6-6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List LCD Assembly 0 Figure 6-3. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6-3. LCD Assembly No. Description P/N No. Description P/N 1 LCD Bezel 60.RJW02.004 2 LCD Panel LK.15605.019 3 LVDS Cable 50.R4F02.009 4 Left Bracket 33.R4F02.004 5 Right Bracket 33.R4F02.004 6 Camera...

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-7 FRU List 0 Table 6-4. FRU List Category Description P/N ADAPTER Adapter DELTA 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow ADP-65JH DB A, LV5 LED LF AP.06501.026 Adapter LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow PA-1650-22AC LV5 LED LF AP.06503.024 Adapter HIPRO 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow ...

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-9 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY UPPER CASE ASSY INCL TP & NAMEPLATE - ASPIRE 60.RJW02.001 LOWER CASE-UMA FOR AS5333,AS5733,AS5733Z 60.RJW02.002 UNILOAD DOOR-UMA 42.R4F02.001 HDD CARRIER-UMA 33.R4F02.001 CPU/PROCESSOR CPU Intel Pentium Dual-Core P6100 PGA 2.0G 35...

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-13 Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 104KS Black FR/Arabic Texture KB.I170A.153 Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 104KS Black Nordic Texture KB.I170A.161 Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 104KS Black SLO/CRO Texture ...

6-16 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List SPEAKER L 23.R4F02.003 SPEAKER R - AS5733Z 23.RJW02.001 MISCELLANEOUS LCD SCREW PAD 47.R4F02.001 Table 6-4. FRU List (Continued) Category Description P/N

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-17 Screw List 0 Table 6-5. Screw List Category Description P/N SCREW SCREW 2.5D 5L K 5.5D ZK NL + CR3 86.R4F02.001 SCREW 2.45D 8.0L K 5.5D 0.8T ZK NL 86.R4F02.002 SCREW 2.5D 6L K 5.5D NI NL 86.R4F02.003 SCREW 1.98D 3.0L K 4.6D 0.8T ZK NL 86.R4F02.004 SCREW 3.0D 3....

Model Definition and Configuration 7-5 AS5733-374G32Mikk UK LX.RN502.016 EMEA AS5733-374G32Mikk W7HP64ASGB1 MC UMACkk_3 1*4G/320/6L2.2/2R/CB_GN_0.3C_AN_EN11SP1 AS5733-374G50Mikk AU/NZ LX.RN502.009 AAP AS5733-374G50Mikk W7HP64ASAU1 MC UMACkk_3 1*4G/500/6L2.2/2R/CB_GN_0.3C_outer_AN_ES62SP1 AS5733-374G...

8-4 Test Compatible Components Microsoft ® Windows ® 7 Environment Test 0 Table 8-1. Aspire AS5333/AS5733/AS5733Z Vendor Type Description P/N Adapter 10001023 LITE-ON 65W Adapter LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow PA-1650-22AC LV5 LED LF AP.06503.024 10001081 DELTA 40W Adapter DELTA 40W 19V 1.7x5.5x1...

8-6 Test Compatible Components 60001994 WD N640GB5.4KS_4K HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 640GB WD6400BPVT-22HXZT1, ML375M SATA 8MB LF F/W: 01.01A01 KH.64008.005 60001994 WD N750GB5.4KS_4K HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 750GB WD7500BPVT-22HXZT1, ML375M, 4K drive SATA 8MB LF F/W:01.01A01 KH.75008.009 60002005 HGST ...