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Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series
Aspire 7540 Series
Service Guide
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Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 and Aspire 7540 Series service guide. Date Chapter Updates II
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any 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 procedures. IV
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Preface Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "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
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Removing the USB Board Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Removing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Removing the Microphone Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features: Platform For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series ® ® • Intel Centrino 2 processor technology, featuring: ® ™ • Intel Core 2 Duo processor • Intel Celeron processor ® • Mobile Intel PM45/GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* ® • Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* ® ® • Intel Pentium mobile processor* ® • Mobile Intel GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* ™ ™ • Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/Draft-N* ™ • Acer InviLink 802.11b/
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• Screen resolution support For UMA models: 640x480, 720x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x480, 1024x600, 1024x768, 1152x864, 1280x600, 1280x720, 1280x768, 1600x900 • For Discrete models: 800x600, 1024x768, 1152x862, 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280*800, 1360*768, 1600x900 Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive options: ™ • Blu-ray Disc /DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • Multi-in-1 card reader Special keys and controls • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard
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• Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment • 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% Dimension and weight • Dimension: 411 (W) x 274 (D) x 40/45.0 (H) mm • Weight: <3.3kg NOTE: 1. "*" means only for certain models". 2. The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Chapter 1 3
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System Block Diagram For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: 4 Chapter 1
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For Aspire 7540 Series: Chapter 1 5
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Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. Front View 1 2 13 3 12 4 11 5 10 6 9 8 7 # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) webcam 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 6 Chapter 1
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# Icon Item Description 4 Wireless LAN Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of communication wireless LAN communication. button/indicator Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of communication Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) button/indicator Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Caps Lo
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Left View 12 3 4 5 6 # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. port 3 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 4 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player
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Right View 1234 56 7 # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active. indicator 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. button 4 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. hole Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. 5 Modem Connects to a phone line. (RJ-11) port 6 U
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Bottom View 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Batter Lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Indicators The compu
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Easy-Launch Buttons Located on the left of the keyboard are the application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: WLAN, Bluetooth and Backup. Icon Function Description Wireless LAN Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the communication button/ status of wireless LAN communication. indicator Bluetooth communication Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the button/indicator status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Bac
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Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Scroll Swipe up/down/left/right using Acer FingerNav 4- way control function (Manufacturing option). Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two-click buttons. • 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. These two buttons
