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Acer 5515 5879 - Aspire - Athlon 1.6 GHz Service Manual

Acer 5515 5879 - Aspire - Athlon 1.6 GHz Service Manual (177 pages)

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 7.54 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

7
- Revision History
  2
- System Specifications
  
  11
  - Features
    11
  - System Block Diagram
    13
  - Your Acer Notebook Tour
    14
    
    Closed Front View
    15
    
    Front View
    15
    
    Rear View
    15
    
    Left View
    16
    
    Right View
    17
    
    Bottom View
    18
    
    Indicators
    19
    
    Touchpad Basics (with Fingerprint Reader)
    20
    
    Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
    21
    
    Using the Keyboard
    21
  - Using the Keyboard
    22
    
    Windows Keys
    22
    
    Hot Keys
    23
    
    Special Key
    24
  - Using the System Utilities
    25
    
    Acer Gridvista (Dual-Display Compatible)
    25
  - Hardware Specifications and Configurations
    26
- System Utilities
  
  32
  - BIOS Setup Utility
    32
    
    Navigating the BIOS Utility
    32
    
    Information
    33
    
    Main
    34
    
    Advanced
    35
    
    Security
    37
    
    Removing a Password
    38
    
    Setting a Password
    38
    
    Changing a Password
    39
    
    Power
    40
    
    Boot
    41
    
    Exit
    42
  - BIOS Flash Utilities
    43
    
    DOS Flash Utility
    44
    
    Winflash Utility
    46
  - Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities
    47
  - Using Dmitools
    50
- Machine Disassembly and Replacement
  
  52
  - Disassembly Requirements
    52
  - General Information
    53
    
    Disassembly Process
    53
    
    Pre-Disassembly Instructions
    53
  - External Module Disassembly Process
    54
    
    External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
    54
    
    Removing the Battery Pack
    55
    
    Removing the Lower Covers
    55
    
    Removing the Optical Drive Module
    57
    
    Removing the DIMM Modules
    60
    
    Removing the WLAN Module
    61
    
    Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
    63
    
    Removing the CPU Fan
    65
    
    Removing the Thermal Module
    66
  - Main Unit Disassembly Process
    67
    
    Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
    67
    
    Removing the Switch Cover
    68
    
    Removing the Keyboard
    69
    
    Removing the LCD Module
    71
    
    Removing the Upper Cover
    75
    
    Removing the Touchpad Mylar Cover
    78
    
    Removing the Touchpad Bracket
    79
    
    Removing the Touchpad
    80
    
    Removing the Switch Board
    81
    
    Removing the Mainboard
    82
    
    Removing the Internal Microphone
    84
    
    Removing the Speaker Module
    85
    
    Removing the CPU
    87
  - LCD Module Disassembly Process
    88
    
    LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
    88
    
    Removing the LCD Bezel
    89
    
    Removing the Inverter Board
    90
    
    Removing the LCD Panel
    92
    
    Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable
    93
    
    Removing the Camera Module
    94
    
    Removing the Antennas
    98
  - LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
    100
    
    Replacing the Antennas
    100
    
    Replacing the Camera
    101
    
    Replacing the LCD Panel
    105
    
    Replacing the Inverter
    106
    
    Replacing the LCD Bezel
    106
  - Main Module Reassembly Procedure
    108
    
    Replacing the CPU
    108
    
    Replacing the Speaker Modules
    109
    
    Replacing the Internal Microphone
    110
    
    Replacing the Mainboard
    110
    
    Replacing the Switch Board
    113
    
    Replacing the Touchpad
    113
    
    Replacing the Touchpad Bracket
    114
    
    Replacing the Touchpad Mylar Cover
    114
    
    Replacing the Upper Case
    116
    
    Replacing the LCD Module
    117
    
    Replacing the Keyboard
    120
    
    Replacing the Switch Cover
    121
    
    Replacing the Thermal Module
    121
    
    Replacing the CPU Fan Module
    123
    
    Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module
    123
    
    Replacing the DIMM Modules
    125
    
    Replacing the WLAN Module
    125
    
    Replacing the ODD Module
    126
    
    Replacing the Lower Covers
    127
    
    Replacing the Battery
    128
Troubleshooting

130
- Common Problems
  130
  - Computer Shutsdown Intermittently
    131
  - Power on Issue
    131
  - No Display Issue
    132
  - Random Loss of BIOS Settings
    133
  - Built-In Keyboard Failure
    134
  - LCD Failure
    134
- Internal Keyboard Failure
  134
  - Internal Speaker Failure
    135
  - Touchpad Failure
    135
  - Sound Problems
    136
  - Internal Microphone Failure
    137
  - HDD Not Operating Correctly
    138
  - ODD Failure
    139
  - Modem Function Failure
    142
  - Wireless Function Failure
    142
- Modem Failure
  142
- WLAN Failure
  142
  - External Mouse Failure
    143
  - Thermal Unit Failure
    143
  - Other Failures
    144
- Other Functions Failure
  144
- Intermittent Failures
  145
- Intermittent Problems
  145
- Undermined Failures
  145
- Undetermined Problems
  145
- Post Codes
  146
  - Chipset POST Codes
    146
- Jumper and Connector Locations
  
  150
  - Top View
    150
  - Bottom View
    151
  - Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery
    152
    
    Clear CMOS Jumper
    152
    
    Clearing Password Check
    152
    
    BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk
    153
- FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
  
  156
  - Aspire 5515 Exploded Diagrams
    157
    
    Main Assembly
    157
    
    LCD Panel
    158
    
    Aspire 5515 FRU List
    159
    
    Screw List
    166
- Model Definition and Configuration
  
  167
  - Aspire 5515 Series
    167
- Test Compatible Components
  
  172
  - Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test
    173
- Online Support Information
  
  174
- Index
  
  176

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