Acer Aspire 5738G Series Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Acer Aspire 5738G Series. We have 3 Acer Aspire 5738G Series manuals available for free PDF download: Service Manual, Quick Manual

Acer Aspire 5738G Series Service Manual (307 pages)

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 22.98 MB

Revision History
2
Conventions
4
Table of Contents
7
System Specifications

9
- Features
  9
  - Display and Graphics
    10
  - Special Keys and Controls
    10
  - Storage Subsystem
    10
  - Dimension and Weight
    11
    
    Environment
    11
    
    I/O Ports
    11
  - Platform
    9
  - System Memory
    9
- System Block Diagram
  12
- Your Acer Notebook Tour
  15
  - Front View
    15
  - Closed Front View
    16
  - Left View
    17
  - Rear View
    18
  - Right View
    18
  - Bottom View
    19
  - Easy-Launch Buttons
    20
  - Indicators
    20
  - Touchpad Basics (with Two-Click Buttons)
    20
- Using the Keyboard
  21
  - Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
    21
  - Windows Keys
    22
  - Hot Keys
    23
  - Special Key (Only for Certain Models)
    24
    
    The Euro Symbol
    24
    
    The US Dollar Sign
    24
- Using the System Utilities
  25
  - Acer Gridvista (Dual-Display Compatible)
    25
  - Acergridvista Is Simple to Set up
    25
  - Bios
    27
  - CPU Fan True Value Table
    27
- Hardware Specifications and Configurations
  27
  - LAN Module
    28
  - Memory Combinations
    28
  - Bluetooth Interface
    29
  - Hard Disk Drive Interface
    29
  - Wireless Module 802.11B/G/N
    29
  - Optical Disc Drive
    30
  - Blu-Ray Disc Drive
    31
System Utilities

35
- BIOS Setup Utility
  35
  - Navigating the BIOS Utility
    36
  - Information
    37
    
    Intel CPU
    37
    
    Amd Cpu
    37
  - Main
    39
  - Security
    41
    
    Setting a Password
    42
    
    Removing a Password
    43
    
    Changing a Password
    43
  - Boot
    45
  - Exit
    46
- BIOS Flash Utility
  47
- Remove HDD Password
  48
Machine Disassembly and Replacement

49
- Disassembly Requirements
  49
- General Information
  50
  - Pre-Disassembly Instructions
    50
  - Disassembly Process
    50
- External Module Disassembly Process
  51
  - External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
    51
  - Screw List
    51
  - Removing the Battery Pack
    52
  - Removing the SD Dummy Card
    53
  - Removing the DIMM Module
    54
  - Removing the Back Cover
    55
  - Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
    56
  - Removing the WLAN Modules
    59
  - Removing the Optical Drive Module
    61
- Main Unit Disassembly Process
  63
- LCD Module Disassembly Process
  91
Troubleshooting

103
- System Check Procedures
  104
  - External Diskette Drive Check
    104
  - External CD-ROM Drive Check
    104
  - Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
    104
  - Memory Check
    105
  - Power System Check
    105
    
    Check the Power Adapter
    105
    
    Check the Battery Pack
    106
  - Touchpad Check
    106
- Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
  106
- Index of Error Messages
  107
  - Error Code List
    107
  - Error Message List
    107
- Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes
  110
- Index of Symptom-To-FRU Error Message
  115
  - LCD-Related Symptoms
    115
  - Indicator-Related Symptoms
    115
  - Power-Related Symptoms
    115
  - Modem-Related Symptoms
    118
- Intermittent Problems
  119
- Undetermined Problems
  120
Connector Locations

121
- Main Board
  121
- Top View
  121
- Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery
  123
  - Hardware Gap Position on the Main Board
    123
  - Hardware Open Gap Description
    123
  - Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check
    124
  - BIOS Recovery Boot Block
    125
  - BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk
    125
    
    BIOS Recovery Hotkey
    125
    
    Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk
    125
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

129
- Exploded Diagram
  130
- FRU List
  131
Model Definition and Configuration

222
Test Compatible Components

299
- Microsoft Windows Environment Test
  300
Online Support Information

303
Index

305

Acer Aspire 5738G Series Service Manual (232 pages)

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 19.9 MB

Revision History
2
Table of Contents
7
System Specifications

9
- Features
  9
  - Display and Graphics
    10
  - Special Keys and Controls
    10
  - Storage Subsystem
    10
  - Dimension and Weight
    11
- System Block Diagram
  12
- Your Acer Notebook Tour
  14
  - Closed Front View
    15
  - Left View
    16
  - Right View
    17
  - Bottom View
    18
  - Easy-Launch Buttons
    19
  - Indicators
    19
  - Touchpad Basics (with Two-Click Buttons)
    19
- Using the Keyboard
  20
  - Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
    20
  - Windows Keys
    21
  - Hot Keys
    22
  - Special Key (Only for Certain Models)
    23
- Using the System Utilities
  24
  - Acer Gridvista (Dual-Display Compatible)
    24
- Hardware Specifications and Configurations
  26
System Utilities

35
- BIOS Setup Utility
  35
  - Navigating the BIOS Utility
    36
  - Information
    37
  - Main
    39
  - Security
    41
    
    Setting a Password
    42
    
    Removing a Password
    42
    
    Changing a Password
    43
  - Boot
    45
  - Exit
    46
- BIOS Flash Utility
  47
- Remove HDD Password
  48
Machine Disassembly and Replacement

51
- Disassembly Requirements
  51
- General Information
  52
  - Pre-Disassembly Instructions
    52
  - Disassembly Process
    52
- External Module Disassembly Process
  53
- Main Unit Disassembly Process
  65
- LCD Module Disassembly Process
  95
  - LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
    95
  - Removing the LCD Bezel
    96
  - Removing the LCD Panel with the Brackets
    97
  - Removing the LCD Brackets
    99
  - Removing the FPC Cable
    100
  - Removing the Antennas
    101
  - Removing the Web Camera
    103
Troubleshooting

105
- System Check Procedures
  106
  - External Diskette Drive Check
    106
  - External CD-ROM Drive Check
    106
  - Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
    106
  - Memory Check
    107
  - Power System Check
    107
  - Touchpad Check
    108
- Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
  108
- Index of Error Messages
  109
- Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes
  112
- Index of Symptom-To-FRU Error Message
  117
- Intermittent Problems
  121
- Undetermined Problems
  122
Connector Locations

123
- Main Board
  123
- Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery
  125
  - Clearing Password Check
    125
    
    Hardware Gap Position on Main Board
    125
    
    Steps for Clearing Bios Password Check
    126
  - BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk
    127
    
    Bios Recovery Boot Block/Hotkey
    127
    
    Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk
    127
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

131
- Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series Exploded Diagram
  132
Model Definition and Configuration

178
- Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series
  179
- Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series
  210
Test Compatible Components

225
- Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test
  226
Online Support Information

229
Index

231

Acer Aspire 5738G Series Quick Manual (14 pages)

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Acer Aspire 5738G Series Service Manual (307 pages)

Table of Contents

System Specifications

System Utilities

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

Troubleshooting

Connector Locations

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Model Definition and Configuration

Test Compatible Components

Online Support Information

Index

Acer Aspire 5738G Series Service Manual (232 pages)

Table of Contents

System Specifications

System Utilities

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

Troubleshooting

Connector Locations

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Model Definition and Configuration

Test Compatible Components

Online Support Information

Index

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