Acer ASPIRE 5742Z Laptop computer Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Acer ASPIRE 5742Z Laptop computer. We have 2 Acer ASPIRE 5742Z Laptop computer manuals available for free PDF download: Quick Manual, Service Manual

Acer ASPIRE 5742Z Service Manual

Acer ASPIRE 5742Z Service Manual (292 pages)

ASPIRE SERIES

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 15.66 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

7
- Revision History
  2
- Conventions
  4
- System Specifications
  
  11
  - Features
    11
    
    Optical Media Drive
    12
    
    Power Adapter and Battery
    13
    
    Privacy Control
    13
    
    Wireless and Networking
    13
    
    Dimensions and Weight
    14
    
    Input and Control
    14
    
    Input and Output
    14
    
    Optional Items
    14
  - System Block Diagram
    16
    
    Uma
    16
    
    Discrete (Nvidia)
    17
    
    Discrete (ATI)
    18
  - Your Acer Notebook Tour
    19
    
    Top View
    19
    
    Rear View
    20
    
    Left View
    21
    
    Right View
    22
    
    Base View
    23
    
    Indicators
    24
    
    Touch Pad Basics
    25
  - Using the Keyboard
    26
    
    Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
    26
    
    Windows Keys
    27
    
    Hot Keys
    28
  - Hardware Specifications and Configurations
    29
- System Utilities
  
  41
  - BIOS Setup Utility
    41
    
    Navigating the BIOS Utility
    41
  - Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG BIOS
    42
    
    Information
    42
    
    Main
    43
    
    Security
    44
    
    Removing a Password
    45
    
    Setting a Password
    45
    
    Changing a Password
    46
    
    Boot
    47
    
    Exit
    48
  - BIOS Flash Utilities
    49
    
    DOS Flash Utility
    50
    
    Winflash Utility
    51
  - Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities
    52
    
    Using Boot Sequence Selector
    54
    
    Using Dmitools
    55
- Machine Disassembly and Replacement
  
  57
  - Disassembly Requirements
    57
    
    Pre-Disassembly Instructions
    58
    
    Disassembly Process
    59
  - External Module Disassembly Process
    60
    
    External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
    60
    
    Removing the Battery Pack
    61
    
    Removing the SD Dummy Card
    62
    
    Removing the ODD Module
    63
    
    Removing the Logic Lower Door
    65
    
    Removing the 3G Cover (Discrete Only)
    66
    
    Removing the RTC Battery (UMA Only)
    67
    
    Removing the DIMM Module
    69
    
    Removing the WLAN Module
    70
    
    Removing the HDD Module Module
    72
    
    Removing the Keyboard
    74
  - Main Unit Disassembly Process
    76
    
    Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
    76
    
    Removing the Upper Cover
    77
    
    Removing the Speaker Module
    82
    
    Removing the Power Board
    84
    
    Removing the Touch Pad FFC
    86
    
    Removing the Card Reader Module (Discrete Only)
    88
    
    Removing the USB Board
    90
    
    Removing the Bluetooth Board
    92
    
    Removing the ODD Connector Board (UMA Only)
    94
    
    Removing the Mainboard
    95
    
    Removing the Thermal Module
    99
    
    Removing the CPU
    101
    
    Removing the LCD Module
    102
    
    Removing the DC-In Assembly
    106
  - LCD Module Disassembly Process
    107
    
    LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
    107
    
    Removing the LCD Bezel
    108
    
    Removing the CCD Module
    110
    
    Removing the Inverter Module (LCD Only)
    111
    
    Removing the LCD/LED Panel
    114
    
    Removing the LCD Brackets
    116
    
    Removing the LVDS Cable
    117
    
    Removing the Microphone Cable
    118
    
    Removing the Antennas
    120
  - LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
    121
    
    Replacing the Antennas
    121
    
    Replacing the Microphone Cable
    122
    
    Replacing the LVDS Cable
    124
    
    Replacing the LCD Brackets
    125
    
    Replacing the LCD/LED Panel
    126
    
    Replacing the Inverter Board
    127
    
    Replacing the CCD Module
    129
    
    Replacing the LCD Bezel
    130
  - Main Module Assembly Procedure
    131
    
    Replacing the DC-In Assembly
    131
    
    Replacing the LCD Module
    132
    
    Replacing the CPU
    135
    
    Replacing the Thermal Module
    137
    
    Replacing the Mainboard
    139
    
    Replacing the ODD Connector Board (UMA Only)
    143
    
    Replacing the Bluetooth Board
    144
    
    Replacing the USB Board
    145
    
    Replacing the Card Reader Board (Discrete Only)
    147
    
    Replacing the Touchpad FFC
    149
    
    Replacing the Power Board
    150
    
    Replacing the Speaker Module
    151
    
    Replacing the Upper Cover
    152
    
    Replacing the RTC Battery (UMA Only)
    156
    
    Replacing the HDD Module
    157
    
    Replacing the WLAN Module
    159
    
    Replacing the DIMM Modules
    161
    
    Replacing the 3G Cover (Discrete Only)
    162
    
    Replacing the Lower Logic Door
    163
    
    Replacing the ODD Module
    164
    
    Replacing the Keyboard
    166
    
    Replacing the SD Dummy Card
    167
    
    Replacing the Battery
    168
Troubleshooting

169
- Common Problems
  169
  - Power on Issue
    170
  - No Display Issue
    171
  - Random Loss of BIOS Settings
    172
  - Internal Keyboard Failure
    173
  - LCD Failure
    173
  - Touch Pad Failure
    174
- Touchpad Failure
  174
  - Internal Speaker Failure
    174
  - Sound Problems
    175
  - Microphone Record Failure
    176
  - USB Failure (Right Side)
    177
  - HDD Not Operating Correctly
    178
  - ODD Failure
    179
  - Bluetooth Function Test Failure
    182
  - Wireless Function Failure
    182
- WLAN Failure
  182
  - In 1 Card Function Test Failure
    183
  - Thermal Unit Failure
    183
  - Cosmetic Failure
    184
  - External Mouse Failure
    184
  - Other Failures
    185
- Other Functions Failure
  185
- Intermittent Failures
  186
- Intermittent Problems
  186
- Undermined Failures
  186
- Undetermined Problems
  186
- Post Codes
  187
- Jumper and Connector Locations
  
  193
  - Top View
    193
  - Bottom View
    196
  - USB/B Board
    199
  - Power Board
    200
  - CR/B Board
    203
  - ODD Board
    204
  - Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery
    205
    
    Clear CMOS Jumper
    205
    
    Clearing Password Check
    205
    
    Bios Recovery Boot Block/Hotkey
    207
    
    BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk
    207
    
    Steps for BIOS Recovery from USB
    207
- FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
  
  209
  - Aspire Exploded Diagrams
    210
    
    Main Assembly
    210
    
    Lower Cover
    212
    
    LCD Assembly
    213
    
    LED Assembly
    214
  - Aspire FRU List
    215
  - Screw List
    239
- Model Definition and Configuration
  
  241
  - Aspire 5742/5742G
    241
  - Aspire 5742Z/5742ZG
    267
- Test Compatible Components
  
  283
- Online Support Information
  
  289
- Index
  
  291

Advertisement

Acer ASPIRE 5742Z Quick Manual

Acer ASPIRE 5742Z Quick Manual (314 pages)

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 47.03 MB

Table of Contents

Advertisement

Related Products

Acer Categories

Laptop

Monitor

Desktop

Projector

Projector Tablet

More Acer Manuals