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Aspire 5553/5553G Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN...
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT NOTE: This symbol where placed in the Service Guide designates a component that should be recycled according to the local regulations. Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.
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DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
• Acer PowerSmart 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • 95 (W) x 50 (D) x 25.4 (H) mm (3.74 x 1.96 x 1 inches) • 216 g (0.47 lbs)13 with 180 cm DC cable • 66.6 W 6000 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack •...
Notebook Tour This section provides an overview of the features and functions of the notebook. Top View Icon Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone Display screen HDD indicator Num Lock indicator Caps Lock indicator Power button/ Keyboard Touchpad Item Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) Internal microphone for recording sound.
Icon External display (VGA) port HDMI HDMI port Ethernet RJ-45) port USB 2.0 port Microphone jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support. Right View Icon USB 2.0 port Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Emergency eject hole DC-in jack Item Connects to a display device (e.g.
Base View Icon Battery bay Battery lock Hard disk bay Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery release latch Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The battery indicator is visible even when the computer cover is closed. Icon Function Power...
TouchPad Basics The following items show you how to use the TouchPad: • Move your finger across the TouchPad (1) to move the cursor. • Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the TouchPad to perform selection and execution functions.
Using the Keyboard Your computer has a close-to-full-sized keyboard and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, function and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: <...
Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon <Fn>...
Special Keys You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symbol Open a text editor or word processor. Hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol.
Hardware Specifications and Configuration SKU Configuration (see individual component specifications below) Config/SKU C1(UMA) 1ST PN 1ZR8U9R0TN6 AMD CPU CPU AMD AthlonII N330 2.3G 1M 35W Dual-Core AJ0N330UG00 North AMD RS880M Bridge Chip w/ HDCP EEPROM AJ075200T09 South AMD SB820M Bridge Chip AJ069700T01 LCD 15.6"...
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Hard Drive HDD TOSHIBA 9.5mm only 2.5" 5400rpm - SATA 250GB MK2565GSX, Capricorn BS, 320G/P SATA 8MB LF F/ W:GJ001J AB002565002 F/W:GJ002J Super-Multi ODD HLDS (5.25"/ Super-Multi 12.7mm-H) DRIVE 12.7mm SATA Tray DL 8X GT30N LF W/O bezel SATA (HF + Windows 7) AW0GT30N001 F/W:1.01...
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#N/A Wireless Foxconn Lan Mini Wirelss LAN Card Atheros HB95BG (HM) T77H121.10 AD77H121002 Atheros AR8151L AL008151003 Keyboard Keyboard ACER AC7T JV40 Internal 14 Standard Black Texture (Darfon)-UI AEZR7R00010 Bluetooth #N/A #N/A Audio codec #N/A #N/A Digital MIC Camera Suyin 1.3M...
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Processor Item • • • • • • CPU Fan True Value Table (UMA) CPU Temperature (Celsius) Throttling 50%: On= 100°C; OFF=85°C OS shut down at 105°C; H/W shut down at 110°C CPU Fan True Value Table (Discrete) CPU Temperature (Celsius) Throttling 50%: On= 95°C;...
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Item Features Chapter 1 Specification • CPU HyperTransport. Interface • Supports 16-bit up/down HyperTransport (HT) 3.0 interface up to 4.4 GT/s. • Supports 200, 400, 600, 800, and 1000 MHz HT1 frequencies. • Supports 1.6, 1.8, 2.0, and 2.2 GHz HT3 frequencies. •...
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Item (NB Cont.) Features • Support for GDI extensions: • In Windows XP and Windows Vista: Alpha BLT, Transparent BLT, and Gradient Fill. • In Windows 7: Alpha BLT, Transparent BLT, Color Fill BLT, Stretch BLT, and Clear Type BLT. •...
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Item (NB Cont.) Chapter 1 Features • New multi-level texture cache to give optimal performance, greater than 8x the previous designs. • High efficiency ring bus memory controller: • Programmable arbitration logic maximizes memory efficiency, software upgradeable. • Fully associative texture, color, and Z cache design. •...
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Item (NB Cont.) Features • Hardware cursor up to 64x64 pixels in 2 bpp, full color AND/XOR mix, and full color 8-bit alpha blend. • Hardware icon up to 128x128 pixels in 2 bpp, with two colors, transparent, and inverse transparent. AND/XOR mixing. Supports 2x2 icon magnification.
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Item (NB Cont.) Chapter 1 Features • The RS880M complies with all relevant Windows Logo Program (WLP) requirements from Microsoft for WHQL certification. Test Capability Features The RS880M has a variety of test modes and capabilities that provide a very high fault coverage and low DPM (Defect Per Million) ratio: •...
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Southbridge Chipset Item Chipset SB820M Package Features *Processor Interface Supports AMD mobile processors code-named “Champlain,” and “Geneva.” *A-Link Express II interface to Northbridges 1-, 2-, or 4-lane A-Link Express II *interface Automatic detection of lane configuration on boot-up Dynamic lane width up/down configuration on detecting bandwidth requirement Supports transfer rate of up to 2.5 GT/s per lane.
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Item (SB Cont.) Feature *SATA Controller Supports six Third generation SATA ports (compatible with devices running at 6 Gbits/s, 3 Gbit/s, and1.5 Gbit/s) Complies with SATA 2.6 specification Supports three modes of operation: *IDE emulation mode AHCI mode (compliant with AHCI specification revision 1.2) RAID mode *Any of the six ports can be configured to a lower transfer rate of 3 or 1.5 Gbit/s for saving power.
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Item (SB Cont.) *Power Management ACPI specification 3.0 compliant power management schemes Supports CPU C1e, C2, C3, C3 pop-up, C4, and C5 states Supports system S0, S1, S3, S4, and S5 states Wakeup events for S1, S3, S4, and S5 generated by: Any GEVENT pin Any GPM pin Power Button...
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• Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2. • Refer to Acer BIOS specification. • DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • Support PXE • Support Y2K solution •...
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• Dolby® PCEE program™ (optional software feature) • Fortemedia® SAM™ technology for voice processing (Beam • Forming and Acoustic Echo Cancellation) (optional software feature). • Acer exclusive software features Chapter 1 Specification 15/35/45/45 0 to +50 -20 to +60 Specification Bluetooth module Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) F/...
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• The AR8151L also supports advanced power management functions, including Wake-On- LAN (WOL) and AMD Magic Packet™. Specification ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 103/104/107 • Supports application keys for Windows 7 version Specification AU6437-GBL -GR LQFP •...
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Camera Item Vendor and model Type Interface Focusing range Dimensions (L x W x H mm) Sensor type Pixel resolution Pixel size Image size Wireless LAN Specification Type Atheros HB95 Wireless Standards b, g Supported Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell...
System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup.
Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information. Information Main C P U T y p e : C P U S p e e d : I D E 0 M o d e l N a m e : I D E 0 S e r i a l N u m b e r : A T A P I M o d e l N a m e : S y s t e m B I O S V e r s i o n :...
Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. P h o e n i x S e c u r e C o r e ( t m ) S e t u p U t i l i t y Information Main S y s t e m T i m e :...
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Parameter Processor Enables, disables processor assisted virtualization. Assisted Note: this option is only available on CPUs that support Virtualization this function. Description Format/Option Option: Enabled or Disabled Chapter 2...
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Information Main S u p e r v i s o r P a s s w o r d I s : S u p e r v i s o r P a s s w o r d I s : U s e r P a s s w o r d I s : U s e r P a s s w o r d I s : H D D P a s s w o r d I s :...
Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: C o n f i r m N e w P a s s w o r d Type a password in the “Enter New Password”...
Changing a Password Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box appears. E n t e r C u r r e n t P a s s w o r d C o n f i r m N e w P a s s w o r d Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter.
Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. Information Main Security B o o t p r i o r i t y o r d e r : B o o t p r i o r i t y o r d e r :...
Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Security Information Main E x i t S a v i n g C h a n g e s E x i t S a v i n g C h a n g e s E x i t D i s c a r d i n g C h a n g e s E x i t D i s c a r d i n g C h a n g e s L o a d S e t u p D e f a u l t s...
BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. • Chapter 2...
DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility: Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1.
Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays. WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility: Double click the WinFlash executable. Click OK to begin the update. WinFlash closes all applications and shuts down the system. NOTE: Place only one *.wph file with flash32.exe in the same folder when executing this procedure and reboot the system.
Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: When the user keys in the wrong password three times, the system reports the following error code to user. To unlock the HDD password, perform the following steps: Press Enter to display the Select Item screen.
Removing BIOS Passwords: If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. See the image below. To reset the BIOS password, run clnpwd.exe as follows: From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen. The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not.
Miscellaneous Utilities Using Boot Sequence Selector Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changes without accessing the BIOS. To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: Enter into DOS. Execute BS.exe to display the usage screen. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence, for example, enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to HDD|CD ROM|LAN|Floppy.
Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Aspire one xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acer Asstag Example 2: Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp Acer Example 3: Write Serial Number to EEPROM...
Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: • Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge •...
Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. Chapter 3...
Mainboard, you must first remove the Keyboard, and LCD Module then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Main Screw List Screw M2.5*5 M2*3Ni M2.5*4 M2.5*4Ni M2.5*3 T2.5*2 M3*3Ni M2*3 Chapter 3 Quantity Acer Part Number 86.ARE07.003 86.A08V7.005 86.PTN07.004 86.EDM07.003 86.PTN07.003 86.B1907.005 86.N1407.007 86.ARE07.002...
External Module Disassembly Process NOTE: The product previews seen in the disassembly procedures may not represent the final product color or configuration. Screw List Step Base Cover Disassembly WLAN Module Disassembly HDD Disassembly ODD Module Disassembly Screw Quantity M2.5*5 M2.0*3Ni M3*3Ni M2*3 Part No.
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Remove Chapter 3 Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Remove Battery Remove Dummy Card Remove Base Door Remove Remove DIMM Remove WLAN Board...
Removing the Battery Pack Turn the computer over. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with a yellow oval as shown in the above image.
Removing the Base Door See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54. Remove the eight (8) screws. Step Base Door M2.5*5 Disassembly Lift the base door up at the finger indentation location provided in the bottom cover. Screw Quantity Screw Type Chapter 3...
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Lift the base door out and away. Chapter 3...
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54. See “Removing the Base Door” on page 56. Grasp the pull tab on the top of the HDD. Pull the tab horizontally to slide the HDD out of the connector dock. Lift the HDD out.
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Remove the two (2) screws of the HDD bracket. Step HDD Bracket M3*3Ni Disassembly Lift the bracket away from the HDD. Chapter 3 Screw Quantity Screw Type...
Removing the DIMM Module See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54. See “Removing the Base Door” on page 56. Push the memory module clips outwards. Pull the memory module out. Chapter 3...
Removing the WLAN Module See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54. See “Removing the Base Door” on page 56. Detach the two (2) cables from the Wireless LAN module. IMPORTANT:Take note of the Main (black cable to pcb socket 1) and Auxiliary (white cable to pcb socket 2) connectors.
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Pull the WLAN module out and away. Chapter 3...
Removing the ODD Module See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54. See “Removing the Base Door” on page 56. Push the ODD module out of the bay at the location shown. Pull the ODD completely out of the bay. Chapter 3...
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Remove the two (2) screws of the ODD bracket. Step ODD Module M2*3Ni Disassembly Remove the ODD bracket. Pry the ODD bezel off the ODD module. Screw Quantity Screw Type Chapter 3...
Removing the RTC Battery See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54. See “Removing the Base Door” on page 56. Disconnect the RTC connector. Pull the RTC battery off the mainboard. NOTE: The RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as shown in the previous image. Please detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal.
Main Unit Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: Cable paths and positioning may not represent the actual model. During the removal and replacement of components, ensure all available cable channels and clips are used and that the cables are replaced in the same position. NOTE: The product previews seen in the disassembly procedures may not represent the final product color or configuration.
Removing the Keyboard IMPORTANT: The keyboard is easily warped or damaged during the removal process. Take care not to use excessive force when removing to prevent damage. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54. See “Removing the Base Door” on page 56. See “Removing the DIMM Module”...
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Flip the keyboard over. Detach the keyboard FPC. Unlock the FPC Pull the keyboard away Chapter 3...
Removing the Upper Cover See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 69. Unlock and disconnect the Touchpad board FFC. Unlock and disconnect the switch board FFC. Unlock and disconnect the power board FFC. Chapter 3...
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Disconnect the speaker cable. Remove the nine (9) screws in the upper cover. Step Upper Cover M2.5*4Ni (red call out) Disassembly M2*3 (blue call out) Screw Quantity Screw Type Chapter 3...
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Turn the computer over and remove the twenty-one (21) screws in the lower cover. Step Lower Cover M2.5*5 (red call out) Disassembly T2.5*2 Ni (blue call out) Turn the computer ninety degrees. Push the upper cover apart from the lower cover in the location shown. Chapter 3 Screw Quantity...
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Pry the upper cover away from the lower cover along the front edge. 10. Push the upper cover off the bottom cover. 11. Lay the computer flat then pull the upper cover away from the lower cover. Chapter 3...
Removing the Switch Board See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 71. Remove the two (2) screws. Step Switch Board T2.5*2Ni Disassembly Lift the switch board away from the upper cover and turn it over. Chapter 3 Screw Quantity Screw Type...
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Unlock and disconnect the switch board FFC. Chapter 3...
Removing the Power Board See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 71. Unlock and disconnect the power board FFC. Remove the two (2) screws. Step Power Board T2.5*2Ni Disassembly Chapter 3 Screw Quantity Screw Type...
Removing the LCD Module See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 71. Pull the LCD connector restraining tape off the mainboard. Disconnect the LCD connector. Pull the LCD cable off the assembly. Chapter 3...
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Disconnect the microphone connector. Pull the microphone cable off the assembly. Turn the computer over and remove the antenna cables from the retention guides. Chapter 3...
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Remove the WLAN cables from the retention guides. Turn the computer over and pull the adhesive tape plus antenna cable bundle off the bottom cover. 10. Pull the left antenna cables through and out of the assembly. Chapter 3...
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11. Pull the adhesive tape plus cable bundle off the bottom cover. 12. Remove the right antenna cables from the retention guide. 13. Remove the two (2) screws from the two hinges. Step LCD Module Hinge M2.5*5 Disassembly Screw Quantity Screw Type Chapter 3...
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14. Lift the LCD module out of the assembly. Chapter 3...
Removing the USB Board See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 71. Unlock and remove the USB board FFC. Remove the one (1) screw securing the USB Board to the Lower Cover. Step USB Board M2.5* Disassembly Screw Quantity Screw Type Chapter 3...
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Lift away the USB board. Unlock and remove the USB board FFC from the mainboard. Chapter 3...
Removing the Bluetooth Module See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 71. Detach the Bluetooth module cable from the mainboard. Remove the one (1) screw. Step Bluetooth Module M2.5*3 Disassembly Screw Quantity Screw Type. Chapter 3...
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LIft the Bluetooth module away from the computer. Detach the Bluetooth module cable from the module. Chapter 3...
Removing the Mainboard See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 71. See “Removing the USB Board” on page 84. See “Removing the Bluetooth Module” on page 86. Turn the computer over and disconnect the power cable from the mainboard. Turn the computer over and remove the one (1) screw of the mainboard. Step Mainboard M2.5*5...
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Remove the mainboard from the assembly: lift the internal edge up first then pull out the external connector edge. Chapter 3...
Removing the Thermal Module See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 88. Disconnect the thermal module fan connector. Loosen the four (4) captive screws in order: 4, 3, 2, and last 1. Lift the thermal module away from the main board. Chapter 3...
Removing the CPU See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 88. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 90. Unlock the CPU. Use a flat head screw driver to turn the screw 180º counter clockwise. NOTE: The location of the locking lug on the CPU screw. Lift the CPU out of the socket.
Removing the PCH Thermal Unit See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 88. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 90. Loosen the one (1) captive screw. Lift the thermal unit away. NOTE: Circuit boards >10 cm² have been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in the previous image.
Removing the Power Cable Assembly See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 88. Remove the power cable from the retention guides. Remove the one (1) screw from the power assembly bracket. Step Power Assembly M2.5*4 Disassembly Chapter 3 Screw Quantity Screw Type...
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Lift the power cable assembly out of the chassis. Lift the power cable connector out of the bracket. Chapter 3...
LCD Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: Cable paths and positioning may not represent the actual model. During the removal and replacement of components, ensure all available cable channels and clips are used and that the cables are replaced in the same position. NOTE: The product previews seen in the disassembly procedures may not represent the final product color or configuration.
Removing the LCD Bezel See “Removing the Switch Board” on page 75. Remove the two (2) bezel screw covers and screws. Step LCD Bezel M2.5*4 Disassembly Pry the bezel away from the top and then work around one corner. Screw Quantity Screw Type Chapter 3...
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Pry open the bottom corners and along the bottom edge. Lift the bezel off the module. Chapter 3...
Removing the LCD Panel See “Removing the Camera Board” on page 98. Remove the four (4) screws of the LCD panel. Step LCD Panel M2.5x3 Disassembly Remove the two (2) screws in the left hinge. Step Remove Left Hinge M2.5x3 Chapter 3 Screw Quantity...
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Lift the left hinge off the module. Lift the LCD panel out. Lift the LCD panel out, turn over and remove the protective tape over the FPC cable connector. Chapter 3...
Removing the Antennas See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 99. Remove the cables from the retention guides. Free the cables completely. Pull up the camera cable adhesive tape. Chapter 3...
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Pry the antenna off the casing. Remove the two (2) screws of the right hinge. Step Right Hinge M2.5*3 Disassembly Lift away the hinge. Chapter 3 Screw Quantity Screw Type...
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Remove the cable from the retention guides. Pry the antenna off the casing. Chapter 3...
Removing the Microphone Cable See “Removing the Antennas” on page 102. Pry the microphone up. Lift the microphone cable out of the retention guides. Chapter 3...
LCD Reassembly Procedure NOTE: Adhesive is required to be added at various steps to cables and components. Locations of adhesive to be added is designated with a: NOTE: During manufacture a cyanoacrylate glue is used provided by Holdtite Adhesives LTD. This is not a specified requirement.
Replacing the Antennas See See “Replacing the Microphone” on page 106. Adhere the antenna down firmly onto the LCD module casing. Lay the cables around the module edge for the right antenna. Chapter 3...
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Replace the right hinge. Step Replace Right Hinge M2.5*3 Replace the two (2) screws. Ensure that the cable is coming out of the hinge correctly. Adhere the left antenna to the casing, pressing firmly down on the foil and antenna. Screw Quantity Screw Type...
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Lay the cables along the retention guides. Chapter 3...
Replacing the LCD FPC Cable Connect the FPC cable connector. Place the protective clear adhesive mylar tape down firmly over the connector. Chapter 3...
Replacing the LCD Panel Place the LCD panel into LCD module as shown bottom edge first, making sure the cable is not trapped behind the panel. Place the left hinge onto the LCD module. Chapter 3...
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Replace the two (2) screws, while ensuring the cables pass through the hinge correctly. Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Replace Left Hinge M2.5*3 Chapter 3...
Replacing the Camera Board Replace the camera cable and adhere the tapes. Apply adhesive and lay the Camera Board board down pressing firmly. Connect the cable to the Camera Board. Chapter 3...
Replacing the LCD Bezel Place the bezel hinge covers over the hinges. Press down on the top middle edge of the bezel to engage the locking clips. Chapter 3...
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Press down on the bezel edge working simultaneously around the edges to the bottom. Chapter 3...
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Replace the two (2) bezel screws and screw covers. Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Replace LCD Bezel M2.5*4 Chapter 3...
Replacing the PCH Thermal Module Place the PCH thermal module on the chip. Tighten the one (1) captive screw. Replacing the CPU IMPORTANT: The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positioned corresponding to the marker on the CPU socket.
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2. Using a flat-bladed screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° clockwise to secure the CPU in place. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Thermal Module IMPORTANT: Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the Thermal Module. The following thermal grease types are approved for use: Silmore GP50 • Honeywell • Jet Motor 7762 •...
Replacing the Main Board Slide the main board external connector edge in first to the lower case, then lower into place. Replace the one (1) screw to secure the mainboard to the lower cover. Step Mainboard Assembly M2.5*5 Turn the computer over and connect the power connector. Screw Quantity Screw Type...
Replacing the USB Card Place the USB card into the lower case external edge first. Replace the one (1) screw. Step USB Card Assembly M2.5x5 Connect and lock the USB card FFC to the USB board. Chapter 3 Screw Quantity Screw Type...
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Connect and lock the USB card FFC to the mainboard. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Bluetooth Module Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth module. Place the Bluetooth module onto the mainboard pressing down firmly. Replace the one (1) screw. Step Replace Bluetooth M2.5*3 Module Chapter 3 Screw Quantity Screw Type.
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Connect the Bluetooth module cable to the main board. Chapter 3...
Replacing the LCD Module Place the LCD module hinges into position on the lower case. Replace the two (2) screws, one each in the left and right hinges. Step LCD Module Assembly M2.5x5 Insert the right antenna cables through the lower cover and pull through from the other side. Chapter 3 Screw Quantity...
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Lay the right antenna cables under the retention guides and adhere the tape. Push the left antenna cables through the lower cover and adhere the tape. Lay the microphone cable in the location shown and press firmly to adhere the cable. Chapter 3...
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Connect the microphone cable. Lay the LVDS cable across the assembly as shown and press down firmly to affix the adhesive. Connect the LVDC cable. Chapter 3...
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10. Press the LVDS connector left and right adhesive tabs down onto the mainboard. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Switch Board Connect and lock the FFC. Turn the switch board over and place into the upper cover. Replace the two (2) screws. Step Switch Board T2.5*2 Assembly Size Quantity Screw Type Chapter 3...
Replacing the Keyboard Connect the FFC to the mainboard. Turn the keyboard over and insert the bottom edge in first, then push to down ensure the five latches across the top are fully secured. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Wireless LAN Module Lay the white wireless LAN antenna cable into the retention guides. Lay the white and black wireless LAN antenna cables into the retention guides. Insert the wireless LAN module into the connector. Chapter 3...
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Replace the one screw. Step WLAN Assembly M2.5*3 Replace the connectors. The white (Aux) cable attaches to the connector marked 2 on the board. The black (Main) cable attaches to the connector marked 1 on the board. Chapter 3 Size Quantity Screw Type...
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Place the HDD bracket onto the HDD. Replace the two (2) screws. Step HDD Assembly M3*3 Insert the HDD into the bay inserting the bracket flanges into the lower cover slots first. Chapter 3 Size Quantity Screw Type...
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Grasp the tab and slide the HDD firmly into the docking connector. Chapter 3...
Replacing the ODD Module Replace the ODD bezel. Replace the ODD bracket. Chapter 3...
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Replace the two (2) screws to secure the ODD bracket. Step ODD Module M2*3Ni Disassembly Push the ODD completely into the bay until flush with the lower cover. Chapter 3 Screw Quantity Screw Type...
Replacing the Base Door Insert the base door edge flanges into the slots. Lower the base door. Replace the eight (8) screws. Step Base Door M2.5*8 Assembly Size Quantity Screw Type Chapter 3...
Replacing the Battery Slide the battery into position. Close the locking latch. Replace the Dummy Card Push the dummy card into the slot until it clicks into place. Chapter 3...
Common Problems Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
Power On Issue If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: Computer Shuts down Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Check the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet.
No Display Issue If the Display doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: Replace LCD Panel and Cable No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn’t display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Make sure that the internal display is selected.
If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one until the failure point is discovered. Reseat the memory modules. Remove the drives (see “Disassembly Process” on page 51). If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 225. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 225. LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non- defective FRUs: Start Check MB LCD connector and cables Check LCD module?
Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: Keyboard functioning? Start Keyboard properly connected? Replace mainboard Disconnect and reconnect Replace Keyboard Chapter 4...
TouchPad Failure If the TouchPad doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: Check M/B T/P Check M/B T/P Chapter 4 Start Start Check Check TouchPad TouchPad Swap M/B Swap M/B Re-assemble the Re-assemble the...
Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: Check M/B SPK Swap M/B Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Reboot the computer.
Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. If the issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 10. Reinstall the Operating System. 11. If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 225. Internal Microphone Failure If the internal Microphone fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 225. HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Disconnect all external devices. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free.
USB Failure If the rightside USB port fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: Check USB/B to Check USB/B to Check USB/B Check USB/B Other Failures If the VGA board, LAN Port, external MIC or Speakers, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel fail, perform the following general steps to correct the problem.
Issue” on page 150.): Power-off the computer. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack •...
POST Code Reference Tables These tables describe the POST codes and components of the POST process. Post Code Range Code POST Routine Description Verify Real Mode Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) Get CPU type Initialize system hardware Initialize chipset with initial POST values Set IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache...
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Code Beeps 2-1-2-3 Code Beeps 2-2-3-1 POST Routine Description Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache Advanced configuration of chipset registers Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrupt 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)
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Code Beeps Code Beeps Chapter 4 POST Routine Description Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard USB ports. Configure Motheboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Data Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller...
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Code Beeps Code Beeps Code Beeps POST Routine Description Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function POST Routine Description Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional)
BIOS Recovery BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block The 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 to the factory settings if a BIOS flash process fails.
Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly Item Keyboard Top Cover Function Board Battery Description Part Number KB.I170A.172 60.PTN07.002 55.PU407.003 BT.00606.009 Chapter 6...
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Item DVD/RW ODD Bezel ODD Bracket USB Board WWAN Card WLAN Card Lower Cover HDD Bracket Base Door Power Board Bluetooth Cable Bluetooth Module Dummy Card DDR3 DIMM Thermal Module PCH Heat Sink NOTE: Part numbers may be different depending on your model. Please refer to the FRU List for a full listing of part numbers.
LCD Assembly Item NOTE: Part numbers may be different depending on your model. Please refer to the FRU List for a full listing of part numbers. Description Part Number LCD Cover 60.PU407.002 LCD Bezel 60.PTN07.005 LCD Panel LK.15606.008 LCD Hinge Left 33.PTN07.002 LCD Hinge Right 33.PTN07.003...
Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB97 2x2 BGN (HM) Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros HB95BG (HM) T77H121.10 Foxconn Bluetooth FOX BRM 2046 BT2.1 Foxconn Bluetooth ATH AR3011 POWER BOARD USB BOARD Chapter 6 PARTNAME ACER PART NO. AP.06501.026 AP.06503.024 AP.0650A.012 AP.09001.027 AP.09003.021 AP.0900A.005 BT.00603.110 BT.00604.048...
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CPU AMD PhenomII N830 2.1G 35W 1.5M L2, Triple-Core CPU AMD PhenomII N930 2.0G 2M 35W Quad-Core CPU AMD AthlonII P320 2.1G 1M 25W Dual-Core CPU AMD TurionII P520 2.3G 2M 25W Dual-Core DVD RW DRIVE PARTNAME ACER PART NO. 55.PV707.003 27.A03V7.006 27.TATV7.005 27.A99V7.002 27.A99V7.004 27.A99V7.005...
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HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB HTS545050B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F/W:C60F Disk imbalance criteria = 0.014g-cm HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 640GB WD6400BEVT-22A0RT0, ML320 SATA 8MB LF F/W:01.01A01 HDD BRACKET PARTNAME ACER PART NO. KH.16008.027 KH.16001.042 KH.16004.008 KH.16007.026 KH.25008.025 KH.25001.016 KH.25004.005 KH.25007.016...
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CATEGORY KEYBOARD Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 103KS Black US International Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 103KS Black Chinese Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 103KS Black Greek Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard...
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CATEGORY Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 104KS Black Portuguese Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 103KS Black US International w/ Hebrew Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 104KS Black Norwegian Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard...
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BASE RUBBER - FRONT (SQUARE) BASE RUBBER (SQUARE) BASE RUBBER - REAR (RECTANGLE) LCD RUBBER - TOP & BOTTOM SIDE LCD RUBBER - R & L SIDE TOP COVER RUBBER (RECTANGLE) Chapter 6 PARTNAME ACER PART NO. KN.1GB09.012 KN.1GB0B.028 KN.1GB0G.025 KN.1GB09.015 KN.1GB0B.035 KN.2GB09.006 KN.2GB0B.012 KN.2GB0G.014...
AS5553G- GCTWN N832G50 AS5553G- Ukraine N936G64 AS5553G- Russia N936G64 AS5553G- Middle N936G64 East Appendix A Acer Part No LX.PUB02.152 AS5553G-N834G50Mn W7HP64ATPL1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2*2G/500_L/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_PL11 LX.PUB02.151 AS5553G-P524G50Mn W7HP64ATPL1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2*2G/500_L/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_PL11 LX.PUB02.150 AS5553G-N934G64Mn W7HP64ATBE1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2*2G/640/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_NL11 LX.PUB02.149...
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N936G64 East AS5553G- Middle N936G64 East AS5553G- Middle N936G64 East AS5553G- Middle N936G64 East Acer Part No LX.PUB02.140 AS5553G-N936G64Mn EM W7HP64EMATME2 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2G+2G+2G/ 640/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ES61 LX.PUB02.139 AS5553G-N936G64Mn EM W7HP64EMATZA2 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2G+2G+2G/ 640/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ES61 LX.PUB02.138 AS5553G-N936G64Mn EM W7HP64EMATTR1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2G+2G+2G/ 640/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_TR31...
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Europe AS5553G- Czech N936G64 AS5553G- Hungary N936G64 AS5553G- Israel N936G64 AS5553G- Baltic N936G64 Appendix A Acer Part No LX.PUB02.127 AS5553G-N936G64Mn EM W7HP64EMATZA4 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2G+2G+2G/ 640/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ES61 LX.PUB02.126 AS5553G-N936G64Mn W7HP64ATDE1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2G+2G+2G/ 640/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_DE11 LX.PUB02.125 AS5553G-N936G64Mn W7HP64ATPL1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2G+2G+2G/ 640/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_PL11 LX.PUB02.124...
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Russia N936G50 AS5553G- Middle N936G50 East AS5553G- Middle N936G50 East AS5553G- South N936G50 Africa Acer Part No LX.PUB02.110 AS5553G-N936G64Mn W7HP64ATPT1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2G+2G+2G/ 640/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_PT11 LX.PUB02.109 AS5553G-N936G64Mn W7HP64ATCY1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2G+2G+2G/ 640/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ES61 LX.PUB02.108 AS5553G-N936G64Mn W7HP64ATBC3 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2G+2G+2G/ 640/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_SV21 LX.PUB02.107 AS5553G-N936G64Mn W7HP64ATCS1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2G+2G+2G/ 640/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_SL11...
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Middle N936G50 East AS5553G- South N936G50 Africa AS5553G- Baltic N936G50 AS5553G- German N936G50 Appendix A Acer Part No LX.PUB02.092 AS5553G-N936G50Mn EM W7HP64EMATTR1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2G+2G+2G/ 500_L/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_TR31 LX.PUB02.091 AS5553G-N936G50Mn EM W7HP64EMATMEB MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2G+2G+2G/ 500_L/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ARA1 LX.PUB02.090 AS5553G-N936G50Mn EM W7HP64EMATME2 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2G+2G+2G/ 500_L/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_AR21...
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Israel N936G50 AS5553G- Baltic N936G50 AS5553G- Portugal N936G50 AS5553G- Cyprus N936G50 AS5553G- Baltic N936G50 Acer Part No LX.PUB02.078 AS5553G-N936G50Mn W7HP64ATPL1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2G+2G+2G/ 500_L/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_PL11 LX.PUB02.077 AS5553G-N936G50Mn W7HP64ATNL1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2G+2G+2G/ 500_L/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_NL11 LX.PUB02.076 AS5553G-N936G50Mn W7HP64ATBE1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2G+2G+2G/ 500_L/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_NL11 LX.PUB02.075 AS5553G-N936G50Mn W7HP64ATCH1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2G+2G+2G/ 500_L/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_IT41...
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Ukraine N934G32 AS5553G- Russia N934G32 AS5553G- Middle N934G32 East AS5553G- Middle N934G32 East Appendix A Acer Part No LX.PUB02.061 AS5553G-N936G50Mn W7HP64ATCS1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2G+2G+2G/ 500_L/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_SL11 LX.PUB02.060 AS5553G-N936G50Mn W7HP64ATIT1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2G+2G+2G/ 500_L/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_IT11 LX.PUB02.059 AS5553G-N936G50Mn W7HP64ATES1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2G+2G+2G/ 500_L/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ES51 LX.PUB02.058...
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N934G32 Africa AS5553G- Middle N934G32 East AS5553G- Middle N934G32 East AS5553G- Middle N934G32 East Acer Part No LX.PUB02.046 AS5553G-N934G32Mn EM W7HP64EMATZA2 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2*2G/320/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ES61 LX.PUB02.045 AS5553G-N934G32Mn EM W7HP64EMATTR1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2*2G/320/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_TR31 LX.PUB02.044 AS5553G-N934G32Mn EM W7HP64EMATMEB MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2*2G/320/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ARA1...
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N934G32 AS5553G- Israel N934G32 AS5553G- Baltic N934G32 AS5553G- Portugal N934G32 AS5553G- Cyprus N934G32 Appendix A Acer Part No LX.PUB02.032 AS5553G-N934G32Mn EM W7HP64EMATME6 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2*2G/320/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ES61 LX.PUB02.031 AS5553G-N934G32Mn EM W7HP64EMATZA4 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2*2G/320/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ES61 LX.PUB02.030 AS5553G-N934G32Mn W7HP64ATDE1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2*2G/320/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_DE11...
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AS5553G- Spain N836G64 AS5553G- Spain N836G50 AS5553G- N536G50B AS5553G- Poland P523G32M AS5553G- Poland N833G32 Acer Part No LX.PUB02.015 AS5553G-N934G32Mn W7HP64ATBC3 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2*2G/320/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_SV21 LX.PUB02.014 AS5553G-N934G32Mn W7HP64ATCS1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2*2G/320/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_SL11 LX.PUB02.013 AS5553G-N934G32Mn W7HP64ATIT1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2*2G/320/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_IT11 LX.PUB02.012 AS5553G-N934G32Mn W7HP64ATES1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCks_3V3 2*2G/320/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ES51...
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N933G32 East AS5553G- South N933G32 Africa AS5553G- Turkey N933G32 AS5553G- Middle N933G32 East Appendix A Acer Part No LX.PUA02.055 AS5553G-N934G50Mn W7HP64ATFR1 MC PARK_XT512Cks_3V3 2*2G/500_L/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_FR21 LX.PUA02.054 AS5553G-N834G50Mn W7HP64ATIT1 MC PARK_XT512Cks_3V3 2*2G/500_L/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_IT11 LX.PUA02.053 AS5553G-P322G50Mn W7HP64ATTW1 MC PARK_XT512Cks_3V3 1*2G/500_L/BT/6L2.2/ 5R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_TC11 LX.PUA02.052 AS5553G-P522G50Mn W7HP64ATTW1 MC PARK_XT512Cks_3V3 1*2G/500_L/BT/6L2.2/...
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N933G32 Africa AS5553G- German N933G32 AS5553G- Poland N933G32 AS5553G- Baltic N933G32 AS5553G- Holland N933G32 Acer Part No LX.PUA02.042 AS5553G-N933G32Mn EM W7HP64EMATME2 MC PARK_XT512Cks_3V3 2G+1G/320/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_AR21 LX.PUA02.041 AS5553G-N933G32Mn EM W7HP64EMATZA5 MC PARK_XT512Cks_3V3 2G+1G/320/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ES61 LX.PUA02.040 AS5553G-N933G32Mn EM W7HP64EMATME9 MC PARK_XT512Cks_3V3 2G+1G/320/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ES81...
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AS5553G- Cyprus N933G32 AS5553G- Baltic N933G32 AS5553G- Serbia/ N933G32 Macedo AS5553G- Italy N933G32 Appendix A Acer Part No LX.PUA02.028 AS5553G-N933G32Mn W7HP64ATBE1 MC PARK_XT512Cks_3V3 2G+1G/320/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_NL11 LX.PUA02.027 AS5553G-N933G32Mn W7HP64ATCH1 MC PARK_XT512Cks_3V3 2G+1G/320/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_IT41 LX.PUA02.026 AS5553G-N933G32Mn W7HP64ATLU3 MC PARK_XT512Cks_3V3 2G+1G/320/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_IT41 LX.PUA02.025 AS5553G-N933G32Mn W7HP64ATLV1 MC PARK_XT512Cks_3V3 2G+1G/320/6L2.2/5R/...
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N934G50 AS5553- N933G32 AS5553- Chile P524G50M AS5553- ACLA- P524G50M Spanish AS5553- ACLA- P524G50M Spanish Acer Part No LX.PUA02.011 AS5553G-N933G32Mn W7HP64ATES1 MC PARK_XT512Cks_3V3 2G+1G/320/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ES51 LX.PUA02.010 AS5553G-N933G32Mn W7HP64ATDK2 MC PARK_XT512Cks_3V3 2G+1G/320/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ENS1 LX.PUA02.009 AS5553G-N933G32Mn W7HP64ATEU7 MC PARK_XT512Cks_3V3 2G+1G/320/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ENQ1 LX.PUA02.008 AS5553G-N933G32Mn W7HP64ATEU4 MC PARK_XT512Cks_3V3 2G+1G/320/6L2.2/5R/...
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AS5553G-N936G64Mn APN930 AS5553G-N936G64Mi APN930 AS5553G-N936G64Mn APN930 AS5553G-N936G64Mn APN930 AS5553G-N936G64Mn APN930 AS5553G-N936G64Mn APN930 Appendix A Acer Part No LX.PU902.002 AS5553-P524G50Mn EM W7HP64EMATEA3 MC UMACks_3 2*2G/500_L/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ES51 LX.PU902.001 AS5553-P524G50Mn EM W7HP64EMATXC3 MC UMACks_3 2*2G/500_L/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_EN61 S2.PU902.002 AS5553-N333G25Mn W7HP64AWW1 MC UMACks_3 2G+1G/250/BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ES62 S2.PU902.001...
Test Compatible Components This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
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HDD SEAGATE 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB ST9500325AS Wyatt SATA LF F/ W:0001SDM1 HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB MK5065GSX,Capricorn BS, 320G/P SATA 8MB LF F/W:GJ001J HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB HTS545050B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F/ W:C60F Disk imbalance criteria = 0.014g-cm HDD WD 2.5"...
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MXM board(VGA card) Keyboard Keyboard-AC7T 358.27x113.44x4.9mm (Max, texture) Keyboard ACER AC7T JV40 Internal 14 Standard Black Texture (Darfon)-UI Keyboard ACER AC7T JV40 Internal 14 Standard Black Texture (Darfon)-UK Keyboard ACER AC7T JV40 Internal 14 Standard Black Texture (Chicony)-UI Keyboard ACER AC7T JV40 Internal 14 Standard Black Texture (Chicony)-UK Bluetooth Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) f/w:861...
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Foxconn Bluetooth ATH AR3011 (BT3.0) Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2070 (T77H114.01) BT 3.0 Antenna PIFA Audio codec Realtek ALC271X Digital MIC Camera Chicony 1.3M CH9665SN (CNF9157) Suyin 1.3M SY9665SN Liteon 1.3M LT9665AL (09P2SF119) Liteon 1.3M LT6AASP( 09P2BF127) Appendix B Part Description Part Number BH.21100.009 BH.21100.010...
This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d.
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Antennas 102, 107 Removing Battery Pack Removing BIOS ROM type vendor 33–42 BIOS Utility Advanced Boot Exit Navigating Power Save and Exit Security System Security brightness hotkeys Camera Board 98, 113 Removing caps lock on indicator Common Problems Replacing CRT Cable Removing DIMM Module Removing...
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Mainboard Removing media access on indicator Memory Check Microphone 99, 111 Removing Model Definition No Display Issue num lock on indicator ODD Failure Online Support Information Panel PC Card Power On Failure Speaker Module Removing speakers hotkey System Block Diagram Test Compatible Components Thermal Module Removing...
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