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Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332
Notebook Computer Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available
on the Acer/CSD web site; for more
information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw
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Revision History Refer to the table below for changes made on this version of the Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Notebook Computer Service Guide. Date Chapter Updates ii Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide
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Conventions The following textual conventions are used in this service guide. SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. NOTE Gives additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any physical risk or system damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedure
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Service Guide Coverage This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for our "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Features and Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Display and Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Keyboard and Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Removing the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 LCD Module Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Removing the Lid Magnet . . . .
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Chapter 1 Features and Specifications This chapter lists the features and specifications of the Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 computer. Features This tables in this section list the system features and environmental requirements of the computer. NOTE: The specifications listed in this section are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Hardware Component Description Processor Intel Pentium Processors for Mobile or Mobile Intel Celeron Processors System
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Display and Camera Component Description Display type • 14” WXGA LCD panel • Supported resolutions: 1366×768, 1360×768, 1280×768, 1280×720, 1024×768, and 800×600 • 16:9 aspect ratio • Simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista • Function control keys for manual adjustment of the display panel brightness level Webcam 0.3M pixel webcam Keyboard and Pointing Device Component Description Keyboard • 86-/87-/91-key EM4T series keyboard with embedded numeric keypad, inverted-T cursor ke
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Ergonomics and Security Aspect Description Ergonomics • Spill-resistant keyboard and touchpad • Status LED indicators allows constant monitoring of basic system functions • Function control keys allows convenient control of various system operations • User-programmable launch button for priority applications • DIY HDD and memory upgrade options • High-capacity, rechargeable battery pack • ACPI-compliant power management system Security • BIOS-based user, supervisor, and HDD passwords • Kens
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System Tour The pictures and tables in this section illustrate the physical outlook of the computer. Top View Item Icon Component Function 1 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) 2 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Touchpad button Toggles the touchpad on and off. Power button Turns the computer on and off. Wireless LAN (WLAN) Enables/disables the WLAN function and indicates its status. communicat
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Item Icon Component Function 9 HDD indicator Lights up when there is hard drive access. Hotkeys 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 key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon Function Description + Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. + Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen
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Rear View Item Component Function 1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Left View Item Icon Component Function 1 DC-in jack Connects to the AC adapter. 2 External display (VGA) Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD port projector). 3 Ethernet port (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network 4 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external
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Right View Item Icon Component Function 1 Optical disc drive (ODD) Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 ODD access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 ODD eject button Ejects the optical disc from the drive. 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the ODD tray when the computer is off. 5 Kensington lock notch Connects to a Kensington-compatible com
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Specifications Processor Item Processors Type Intel Pentium Mobile Intel Celeron Processors Processors for Mobile T4200 T3400 900 T1600 T1700 575 585 CPU speed 2.0 GHz 2.16 GHz 900 MHz 1.66 GHz 1.83 GHz 2.0 GHz 2.16 GHz Bus speed 800 MHz 667 MHz 100 MHz 667 MHz 667 MHz 667 MHz 667 MHz L2 cache 1 MB 1 MB 128 KB 1 MB 1 MB 1 MB 1 MB Package Micro- Micro- Micro- Micro- Micro- Micro- Micro- type FCPGA FCPGA PGA2 FCPGA FCPGA FCPGA FCPGA Core M0 M0 PD0 M0 M0 M0 M0 stepping Thermal 35W 35W 24W 35W 35W
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Audio Item Specification Audio controller Conexant HD-Audio SmartAudio 221 (CX20561) Features High-definition audio system, MS-Sound compatible, built-in stereo speakers; microphone-in and line-out jacks Wireless LAN Item Specification Model Intel WiFi Link 512AG_MMW / Atheros XB63 / Broadcom BCM4312 Connector interface Mini Card form factor, based on PCIe electrical interface IEEE WLAN standard 802.11a/b/g Ethernet Item Specification Ethernet controller Atheros AR8114 PCI-E Ethernet Controller
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Memory System Memory Item Specification Memory controller Integrated in the Mobile Intel GL40/GM45 Express Chipset Number of DIMM slot 2 Maximum memory size 32-bit OS: 1 GB per slot; 2 GB maximum system memory 64-bit OS: 2 GB per slot; 4 GB maximum system memory DIMM speed 667 MHz (PC2-5300), 800 MHz (PC2-6400) DIMM type 200-pin SO-DIMM Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the above specifications. Memory Module Item Specification B
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Hard Disk Drive 160-GB HDD Item Specification Product HGST Travelstar Seagate Momentus Toshiba WD Scorpio Blue 5K320 5400.5 MKxx55GSX Model HTS543216L9A300 ST9160310AS MK1655GSX WD1600BEVT Form factor 2.5 inch Interface SATA 3.0 Sector size (bytes) 512 Data buffer (MB) 8 Rotational speed (RPM) 5400 Interface transfer rate 300 MB/s Seek time, typical (ms) 12 14 12 12 250-GB HDD Item Specification Product Hitachi Seagate Seagate Toshiba WD Scorpio Travelstar Momentus Momentus MKxx55GSX Blue 5K50
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500-GB HDD Item Specification Product Hitachi Travelstar Seagate Momentus Toshiba WD Scorpio Blue 5K500.B 5400.6 MKxx55GSX Model HTS545050B9A300 ST9500325AS MK5055GSX WD5000BEVT Form factor 2.5 inch Interface SATA 3.0 Sector size (bytes) 512 Data buffer (MB) 8 Rotational speed (RPM) 5400 Interface transfer rate 300 MB/s Seek time, typical (ms) 12 14 12 12 12 Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide
