Extensa 5630Z/5230 Series

Quick Guide

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CE Declaration of Conformity
We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Contact person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089, Fax: 886-2-8691-3120 Email: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Notebook Computer Model number: MS2231 Trade name: Acer Machine type: Extensa 5630Z/5230
SKU number: Extensa 5630Z/5230-xxxxx ("x" = 0-9, a - z, or A - Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives, and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue comply with the requirements. EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards: -. EN55022: 2006, AS/NZS CISPR22: 2006, Class B -. EN55024: 1998 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2003 -. EN55013: 2001 + A1: 2003 + A2:2006 (Applicable to product built with TV tuner module) -. EN55020:2007 (Applicable to product built with TV tuner module) -. EN61000-3-2: 2006, Class D -. EN61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001+A2: 2005 Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: -. EN60950-1: 2001 + A11: 2004 -. EN60065: 2002 + A1: 2006 (Applicable to product built with TV tuner module) Council Decision 98/482/EC (CTR21) for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards:

Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety -.EN60950-1:2001 + A11:2004 -.EN50371:2002 Article 3.1(b) EMC -.EN301 489-1 V1.6.1 -.EN301 489-3 V1.4.1 (Applicable to non-bluetooth wireless keyboard mouse set) -.EN301 489-17 V1.2.1
Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages -.EN300 440-2 V1.1.2 (Applicable to non-bluetooth wireless keyboard mouse set) -.ENV1.7.1 -. ENV1.4.1 (Applicable to 5GHz high performance RLAN). CE marking affixed starting from 2008
4 Aug 2008 Easy Lai / Manager Regulation Center, Acer Inc. Date
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The following local manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration: Product name: Brand name Model number: Machine type: SKU number: Name of responsible party: Address of responsible party: Contact person: Tel: Fax: Notebook PC Acer MS2231 Extensa 5630Z/5230 Extensa 5630Z/5230-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose, CA 95110 USA Acer Representative 1-254-298-4000 1-254-298-4147

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Your Acer notebook tour
After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters. poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook.

Top view

# Item Acer Crystal Eye Microphone Display screen Speakers Empowering key Productivity keys Description Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). Internal microphone for sound recording. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Launch Acer Empowering Technology Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features for a more secure, smarter and easier way to work. Please refer to "Generic User Guide" for more details.
Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Please refer to "Generic User Guide" for more details. Palmrest Touchpad Click buttons (left, and right) Status indicators Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. Please refer to "Generic User Guide" for more details. For entering data into your computer. Turns the computer on and off.

Keyboard Power button

Closed front view
Item Latch 5-in-1 card reader
Description Locks and releases the lid. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xDPicture Card. Note: Only one card can operate at any given time.

Line-in jack

Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Enable/disable the Bluetooth function (only for certain models). Enable/disable the wireless function (only for certain models).
Microphone jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack. Bluetooth communication switch Wireless communication switch

Left view

Item Kensington lock slot External display (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Two USB 2.0 ports ExpressCard/54 slot PC Card slot PC Card slot eject button
Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Accepts one Type II PC Card. Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

Right view

Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole
Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.

Rear view

Item USB 2.0 port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack
Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a phone line. Connects to an AC adapter.
Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Base view

Description
Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

Battery release latch

Releases the battery to remove the battery pack. Houses the computer's battery pack.

Battery bay

Hard disk bay
Houses the computers hard disk (secured with screws) Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
Acer DASP (Disk AntiShock Protection) Ventilation slots and cooling fan

Specifications

Operating system Platform System memory Windows Vista Intel Celeron processor Mobile Intel GL40 Express Chipset Acer InviLink 802.11b/g Dual-channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDRMHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800 Mobile Intel GL40 Express Chipset 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* DVD/CD-RW combo drive* 5-in-1 card reader Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Acer Video Conference, featuring: Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN: Acer InviLink 802.11b/g WPAN: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 360 (W) x 267 (D) x 30.3/43 (H) mm (14.2 x 10.5 x 1.2/1.7 inches) 3.02 kg (6.64 Ibs)* 2.88 kg (6.34 Ibs)* ACPI 3.W 4800 mAh* 48.8W 4400 mAh* 3-pin 65 W AC adapter Energy Star 4.0 88-/89-key keyboard
Display Graphics Storage subsystem

Audio

Communication
Privacy control Power subsystem

Dimensions

Input devices
I/O interface Environment ExpressCard/54 slot PC Card slot (Type II) 5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) Three USB 2.0 ports External display (VGA) port Headphone/speaker/line-out jack Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter 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%
Note:"*" "only for certain models".
Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility.25 Navigating the BIOS Utility.25 Information.26 Main.27 Advanced.28 Security.30 Power.33 Boot.34 AMD.35 Exit.36 BIOS Flash Utilities.37 DOS Flash Utility.38 WinFlash Utility.40 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities.41 Miscellaneous Utilities.44
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Disassembly Requirements.45 General Information.46 Pre-disassembly Instructions.46 Disassembly Process.46 External Module Disassembly Process.47 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart.47 Removing the Battery Pack.48 Removing the SD dummy card.49 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card.50 Removing the Lower Covers.51 Removing the DIMM Modules.53 Removing the WLAN Module.54 Removing the TV tuner Module.56
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module.58 Removing the Optical Drive Module.60 Main Unit Disassembly Process.62 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart.62 Removing the Switch Cover.63 Removing the Keyboard.64 Removing the Antenna.65 Removing the LCD Module.67 Removing the Upper Cover.69 Removing the Finger Print Reader.74 Removing the Upper Right Saddle.75 Removing the Left Speaker Module.76 Removing the Upper Left Saddle.77 Removing the Touch Pad Bracket.79 Removing the Launch Board.81 Replacing the Media Board.81 Removing the eKey Board.82 Removing the Switch Board.84 Removing the Right Speaker Module.85 Removing the TV Board.86 Removing the Bluetooth Module.87 Removing the USB Board.88 Removing the Modem Module.89 Removing the Subwoofer Module.90 Removing the Main Board.91 Removing the RJ-11 Port.93 Removing the Thermal Module.94 Removing the CPU.96 Removing the VGA Module.97 LCD Module Disassembly Process.98 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart.98 Removing the LCD Bezel.99 Removing the Inverter Board.100 Removing the Camera Module.102 Removing the LCD Panel.104 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable.105 Removing the Antennas.106 Removing the MIC Module.107 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure.108 Replacing the LCD Panel.108 Replacing the LCD Bezel.112 Main Module Reassembly Procedure.113 Replacing the VGA Module.113 Replacing the CPU.113 Replacing the Thermal Module.114 Replacing the RJ-11 Port.114 Replacing the Mainboard.116 Replacing Subwoofer Module.117 Replacing the Modem Module.117 Replacing the Bluetooth Board.119 Replacing the TV Board.119 Replacing the Right Speaker Module.120 Replacing the Switch Board.121 Replacing the eKey Board.121 Replacing the Media Board.122

Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader)
The following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader:
Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Left Button (1) Quickly click twice. Right Button (3) Main touchpad (2) Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Tap once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor. Click once.

Function Execute

Select Drag
Click once. Click and hold, then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor.

Access context menu

NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpads responsiveness.

Using the Keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock <Fn> + <F11>
Description When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.
Scroll Lock <Fn> + <F12>
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.

Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys
Num Lock on Type numbers in a normal manner. Hold <Shift> while using cursorcontrol keys. Hold <Fn> while typing letters on embedded keypad.

Num Lock off

Hold <Fn> while using cursorcontrol keys. Type the letters in a normal manner.

Windows Keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description
Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions:
< < < < < < > > > > > >
: Open or close the Start menu + <D>: Display the desktop + <E>: Open Windows Explore + <F>: Search for a file or folder + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) + <M>: Minimizes all windows + <R>: Open the Run dialog box + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows to the desktop + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar

> >

< < < < < < < < <
> > > > > > > > >
<CTRL> + < <CTRL> + <
+ <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
+ <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.

Application key

Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computers controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey <Fn> + <F1> <Fn> + <F2> <Fn> + <F3> <Fn> + <F4> <Fn> + <F5>
Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle
Description Displays help on hotkeys. Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Turns the speakers on and off. Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. Displays help on hotkeys. Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology.

Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously KBkeys Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification
Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Features Specification Realtek ALC268S for High Definition Audio Codec
High-performance DACs with 97dB SNR (A-Weighting), ADCs with 90dB SNR (A-Weighting) Meets premium performance requirements for Microsoft WLP 3.0x and future requirement Ten DAC channels support 16/20/24-bit PCM format for 7.1 sound playback, plus 2channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the front panel output 2 stereo ADCs support 16/20/24-bit PCM format recording simultaneously. All DACs supports 16/20/24-bit, 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate All ADCs supports 16/20/24-bit, 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate Two independent S/PDIF-OUT converters support 16/20/24-bit,44.1k/ 48k/88.2k/96k/192kHz sample rate High-quality analog differential CD input Supports external PCBEEP input, built-in digital BEEP generator, and pass through function in D3 mode. Software selectable 2.5V/3.75V/4.7V VREFOUT Two jack detection pins each designed to detect up to 4 jacks Extra jack detection pin for CD input when it is used as an optional line level input, S/PDIF input and output Support legacy analog mixer architecture Wide range (-80dB ~ +42dB) volume control with 1.5dB resolution of analog to analog mixer gain Software selectable boost gain (+10/+20/+30dB) for analog microphone input All analog jacks are stereo input and output re-tasking for analog plug & play Built-in headphone amplifiers for each re-tasking jack Two GPIOs (General Purpose Input and Output) for customized applications Supports Anti-pop mode when analog power AVDD is on and digital power is off Support stereo digital microphone interface to improve voice quality Integrates high pass filter to cancel DC offset generated from digital microphone 48-pin LQFP 'Green' package Support low voltage IO for HDA Link (1.5V~3.3V)
Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification

The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Enable ACPI (debug only) High Precision Event Timer Description Enable or disable ACPI BIOS. Enable or disable HPET. Yes or No Yes or No Option
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay.
Boot priority order: 1. IDE0 : Hitachi HTS542525K9SA00- (S 2. IDE1 : Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S- (S2 3. PCI LAN: MBA v11.0.3 Slot 0600 4. USB HDD : 5. USB FDD : 6. USB KEY : 7. USB CD/DVD ROM :
AMD Exit Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press <F6> to move it up the List, or <F5> to move it down the list. Press <Esc> to escape the menu.
The AMD screen allows the user to configure memory, thermal management options, and device wakeup behavior.

CBS Options PBS Options

AMD Exit Item Specific Help These options are common to all platforms.

Parameter CBS Options

Description Manage common platform BIOS settings.
Submenu Items Power Management Thermal Control DDR2 Memory & Memory Controller Primary Display Parallel ATA On chip SATA USB Host Controller USB3 Controller Legacy USB Support OSC Support System Time Lag Workaround Thermal Fan Control

PBS Options

The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility.
Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes
AMD Exit Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS.

BIOS Flash Utilities

The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:

Remove the two securing screws from the Inverter board and lift the board clear of the LCD Module.

Step Inverter Board

6. Disconnect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown.
Removing the Camera Module
1. See Removing the Battery Pack on page 48. 2. See Removing the Lower Covers on page 51. 3. See Removing the WLAN Module on page 54. 4. See Removing the Keyboard on page 65. 5. See Removing the LCD Module on page 68. 6. See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 98. 7. Disconnect the Camera Module cable as shown.
8. Remove the two securing screws from the Camera Module bracket.
Step Camera Module bracket
9. Lift the Camera Module clear of the LCD Module.
10. Remove the securing screw from the camera board.

Step Camera Board

11. Remove the camera board from the bracket.

Removing the LCD Panel

1. See Removing the Battery Pack on page 48. 2. See Removing the Lower Covers on page 51. 3. See Removing the WLAN Module on page 54. 4. See Removing the Keyboard on page 65. 5. See Removing the LCD Module on page 68. 6. See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 98. 7. Remove the two securing screws from the LCD Module.

Step LCD Panel

8. Lift the LCD Panel clear of the LCD Module.
Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable
1. See Removing the Battery Pack on page 48. 2. See Removing the Lower Covers on page 51. 3. See Removing the WLAN Module on page 54. 4. See Removing the Keyboard on page 65. 5. See Removing the LCD Panel on page 103. 6. Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear. Disconnect the cable from the LCD Panel using the tab provided.
7. Grip the FPC cable and lift upward to detach the adhesive pads. 8. Remove the eight securing screws (four on each side) from the LCD Panel brackets.

Step LCD Brackets

Size M2*3 NL 8
9. Remove the LCD brackets by pulling away from the LCD Panel.

Removing the Antennas

1. See Removing the Battery Pack on page 48. 2. See Removing the Lower Covers on page 51. 3. See Removing the WLAN Module on page 54. 4. See Removing the LCD Panel on page 103. 5. Remove the strips holding the antenna cables in place. Ensure the cables are free from obstructions.
6. Remove the tabs securing the left and right antennas to the LCD module.
7. Remove the antenna cables and assembly from the LCD module.

Removing the MIC Module

1. See Removing the Battery Pack on page 48. 2. See Removing the Lower Covers on page 51. 3. See Removing the WLAN Module on page 54. 4. See Removing the LCD Panel on page 103. 5. Remove the strips holding the MIC Module cable in place. Ensure the cable is free from obstructions.

If the Issue is still not resolved, see Online Support Information on page 189.

Power On Issue

If the system doesnt power on, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:
Computer Shutsdown Intermittently
If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Check the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet. Remove any extension cables between the computer and the outlet. Remove any surge protectors between the computer and the electrical outlet. Plug the computer directly into a known good electrical outlet. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit (see Thermal Unit Failure on page 156) and fan airways are free of obstructions. Disable the power management settings in the BIOS to ensure they are not the cause of the problem (see Power on page 33). Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to the computer that are not necessary to boot the computer to the failure point. Remove any recently installed software. If the Issue is still not resolved, see Online Support Information on page 189.

No Display Issue

If the Display doesnt work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:

No POST or Video

If the POST or video doesnt display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Make sure that the internal display is selected. On this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is done by pressing Fn+F5. Reference Product pages for specific model procedures. Make sure the computer has power by checking at least one of the following occurs:
Fans start up Status LEDs light up
If there is no power, see Power On Issue on page 142. 3. 4. Drain any stored power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for 10 seconds. Reconnect the power and reboot the computer. Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is by pressing Fn+F5 (on this model). If the POST or video appears on the external display, see LCD Failure on page 145. 5. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Restart the computer. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one until the failure point is discovered. 6. 7. 8. Reseat the memory modules. Remove the drives (see Disassembly Process on page 46). If the Issue is still not resolved, see Online Support Information on page 189.

Right-click on the Recording tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). The microphone appears on the Recording tab. Right-click on the microphone and select Enable. Select the microphone then click Properties. Select the Levels tab. Increase the volume to the maximum setting and click OK. Test the microphone hardware: a. b. c. d. Select the microphone and click Configure. Select Set up microphone. Select the microphone type from the list and click Next. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the test.
HDD Not Operating Correctly
If the HDD does not operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. 2. 3. Disconnect all external devices. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. b. c. d. e. f. insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer. When prompted, press any key to start to the operating system DVD. The Install Windows screen displays. Click Next. Select Repair your computer. The System Recovery Options screen displays. Click Next. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next.
NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are required. g. h. i. Select Startup Repair. Startup Repair attempts to locate and resolve issues with the computer. When complete, click Finish.
If an issue is discovered, follow the onscreen information to resolve the problem. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. For more information see Windows Help and Support. Restart the computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD/DVD drive is set as the first boot device on the Boot menu. Ensure all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are set correctly. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. For more information see Windows Help and Support. Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk /r from a command prompt. For more information see Windows Help and Support.
10. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. If the issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 11. Replace the HDD. See Disassembly Process on page 46.

Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards

4. 5. 6. 7.

Power-on the computer. Determine if the problem has changed. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:
System board LCD assembly

POST Codes Tables

These tables describe the POST codes, functions, phases, and components for the POST.

Chipset POST Codes

The following table details the chipset POST codes and functions used in the POST. Code 02h 03h 04h 06h 08h 09h 0Ah 0Bh 0Ch 0Eh 0Fh 10h 11h 12h 13h 14h 16h 17h 18h 1Ah 1Ch 20h 22h 24h 26h 28h 29h 2Ah 2Ch 2Eh 2Fh 30h 32h 33h 36h 38h 3Ah 1-4-1-1 1-3-4-1 1-3-4-3 1-3-1-1 1-3-1-8237 1-2-2-3 Beeps Verify Real Mode Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) Get CPU type Initialize system hardware Initialize chipset with initial POST values Set IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to initial POST values Initialize I/O component Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power Management Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize timer initialization DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 512 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx* RAM failure on data bits xxxx* of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx* of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager Warm start shut down Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache POST Routine Description
Code 3Ch 3Dh 42h 45h 46h 48h 49h 4Ah 4Bh 4Ch 4Eh 50h 51h 52h 54h 58h 59h 5Ah 5Bh 5Ch 60h 62h 64h 66h 67h 68h 69h 6Ah 6Bh 6Ch 6Eh 70h 72h 76h 7Ch 7Eh 80h 81h 82h 83h 84h 85h 86h
POST Routine Description Advanced configuration of chipset registers Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors POST device initialization

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Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled

Item JREAD1 JRJ45 JSATA1 JSATA2 JUSB1 JUSB2 PJP1 PJP2
Description Card Reader Socket RJ45 LAN Connector ODD Connector HDD Connector USB Connector USB Connector DC-IN Connector Battery Connector
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery
This section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 5530. Aspire 5530 provide one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery.

Clearing Password Check

Hardware Open Gap Description
Item R379 Description Clear CMOS Jumper
Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check
If users set BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for a security reason, BIOS will ask the password during systems POST or when systems enter to BIOS Setup menu. However, once it is necessary to bypass the password check, users need to short the HW Gap to clear the password by the following steps:
Power Off a system, and remove HDD, AC and Battery from the machine. Open the back cover of the machine, and find out the HW Gap on M/B as picture. Use an electric conductivity tool to short the two points of the HW Gap. Plug in AC, keep the short condition on the HW Gap, and press Power Button to power on the system till BIOS POST finish. Then remove the tool from the HW Gap. Restart system. Press F2 key to enter BIOS Setup menu.
If there is no Password request, BIOS Password is cleared. Otherwise, please follow the steps and try again. NOTE: The steps are only for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and User Password).
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk
BIOS Recovery Boot Block:
BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed.

BIOS Recovery Hotkey:

The system provides a function hotkey: Fn+Esc, for enable BIOS Recovery process when system is powered on during BIOS POST. To use this function, it is strongly recommended to have the AC adapter and Battery present. If this function is enabled, the system will force the BIOS to enter a special BIOS block, called Boot Block.
Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk:

Before doing this, one Crisis Diskette should be prepared ready in hand. The Crisis Diskette could be made by executing the Crisis Disk program in another system with Windows XP OS. Follow the steps below: 1. Power Off failed system. 2. Attach a USB floppy drive to the failed system. 3. Copy jalb028.wph to tool's folder and rename it as BIOS.wph. 4. Execute wincris.exe to start the Crisis Disk Build. 5. Select Removable and click Start.
6. Select Format Disk and click Start.
A progress screen displays.
7. The following message displays when the Crisis Diskette is created successfully.
8. Click OK to complete the process. 9. Insert the Crisis Disk in to the USB floppy drive attached to the BIOS flash failed system. 10. In the power-off state, press and hold Fn+Esc then press the Power button. The system powers on and the Crisis BIOS Recovery process begins. BIOS Boot Block begins restoring the BIOS code from the Crisis floppy disk to BIOS ROM on the failed system. When the Crisis flash process is finished, the system restarts with a workable BIOS. Update to the latest version BIOS for the system using the regular BIOS flashing process.
Steps for BIOS Recovery by USB Disk:
Before doing this, one Crisis USB Disk should be prepared ready in hand. The Crisis Diskette could be made by executing the Crisis Disk program in another system with Windows XP OS. 1. Plug in USB Flash Disk. 2. Run the selected formatting program.
3. Select Quick Format and click Start. 4. Select Format Final button then exit. 5. Copy JAT10X64.fd to USB flash disk root directory. IMPORTANT:Do not place any other *.fd files in the USB flash disk root directory. 6. In the power-off state, press and hold Fn+Esc then press the Power button. The system powers on and the Crisis BIOS Recovery process begins. BIOS Boot Block begins restoring the BIOS code from the Crisis USB disk to BIOS ROM on the failed system. When the Crisis flash process is finished, the system restarts with a workable BIOS. Update to the latest version BIOS for the system using the regular BIOS flashing process.

Chapter 6

This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 5530. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines. NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it.

Aspire 5530 Exploded Diagram
Item 15 HDD Cover WLAN Cover Modem Cable Thermal Module Memory Cover WLAN Module Upper Case Mainboard Bluetooth Module Power Cable Lower Case CPU Fan Strip Cover

Description

Part Number

Aspire 5530 FRU List

Category Adapter ADAPTER 65W 3PIN DELTA SADP-65KB DFA ADAPTER 65W 3PIN DELTA SADP65KB BFJA ADAPTER 65W 3PIN LITE-ON PA-1650-02AC ADAPTER 65W 3PIN HIPRO AC-OK065B13 ADAPTER 90W 3PIN DELTA ADP-90SB BBEA ADAPTER 90W 3PIN DELTA ADP90SB BBEN ADAPTER 90W 3PIN LITE-ON PA-1900-24AR ADAPTER 90W 3PIN HIPRO AC-OL093B13P Battery BATTERY 6CELL 2.2AH SANYO SA SA 3S2P 4.4AH BATTERY 6CELL 2.2AH SONY SY SY 3S2P 4.4AH BATTERY 6CELL 2.2AH SIMPLO SP PA 3S2P 4.4AH BATTERY 6CELL 2.2AH PANASONIC PA PA 3S2P 4.4AH BATTERY 8CELL 2.4AH SANYO SA SA 4S2P 4.8AH BATTERY 8CELL 2.4AH PANASONIC PA PA 4S2P 4.8AH BATTERY 8CELL 2.4AH SIMPLO SP PA 4S2P 4.8AH BATTERY 8CELL 2.4AH SONY SY SY 4S2P 4.8AH Board MODEM CARD MODEM CARD-AUS Description Part Number

BLUE TOOTH

TV TUNER
WLAN CARD FOXCONN T60H976.00 (FW-06) 54M XB63 WLAN CARD FOXCONN T77H030.00 54MBPS BCM4312

VGA BOARD-M86ME

Category USB BOARD

TV BOARD W/RF

TV BOARD W/O RF
MEDIA BOARD FINGER PRINT BOARD
POWER BOARD FUNCTION BOARD BUTTON BOARD

HDMI BOARD-UMA

Cable RJ11 CABLE

BLUE TOOTH CABLE

USB CABLE

Category TV BOARD CABLE

MEDIA BOARD FFC

ANTENNA-R

ANTENNA-L

T/P FFC

POWER CORD US 3 PIN POWER CORD EU 3 PIN POWER CORD AUS 3 PIN POWER CORD UK 3 PIN POWER CORD CHINA 3 PIN POWER CORD SWISS 3 PIN POWER CORD ITALIAN 3 PIN POWER CORD DENMARK 3 PIN POWER CORD JP 3 PIN POWER CORD SOUTH AFRICA 3 PIN POWER CORD KOERA 3 PIN POWER CORD ISRAEL 3 PIN POWER CORD INDIA 3 PIN POWER CORD TWN 3 PIN POWER CORD ARGENTINA 3 PIN
27.TAVV5.001 27.TAVV5.002 27.TAVV5.003 27.TAVV5.004 27.TAVV5.005 27.TAVV5.006 27.TAVV5.007 27.TAVV5.008 27.TAVV5.009 27.TAVV5.010 27.TAVV5.011 27.TAVV5.012 27.TAVV5.013 27.TAVV5.014
Category Assembly STRIP COVER

UPPER CASE ASSY W/FP

UPPER CASE ASSY W/O FP

T/P BRACKET

LOWER CASE ASSY W/TV LOWER CASE ASSY W/OTV
UPPER SADDLE-R UPPER SADDLE-L MINI PCI BRACKET-L
FINGER PRINT BOARD BRACKET

EXPRESS DUMMY CARD

SD DUMMY CARD

Category RAM DOOR

HDD DDOR

MINI PCI DOOR

ODD DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE PIONEER DVR-TD08RS 0FA DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE TSST TS-L633A 0FA DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE PANASONIC UJ-870S 0FA DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE HLDS GSA-T50N 0FA DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE SONY AD-7560S 0FA DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE PLDS DS-8A2S 0FA ODD BEZEL-SUPER MULTI ODD BRACKET
BLUE RAY DRIVE SONY BC-5500S AR 0FA

ODD BEZEL-BR ODD BRACKET

Category HDD
HDD SATA 120G 5400RPM HGST HTS542512K9SA00 0FA HDD SATA 120G 5400RPM TOSHIBA MK1246GSX 0FA HDD SATA 120G 5400RPM SEAGATE ST9120817AS 0FA HDD SATA 120G 5400RPM WD WD1200BEVS-22UST0 0FA HDD SATA 160G 5400RPM HGST HTS542516K9SA00 0FA HDD SATA 160G 5400RPM HGST HTS543216L9A300 0FA HDD SATA 160G 5400RPM TOSHIBA MK1646GSX 0FA HDD SATA 160G 5400RPM TOSHIBA MK1652GSX 0FA HDD SATA 160G 5400RPM SEAGATE ST9160827AS 0FA HDD SATA 160G 5400RPM SEAGATE ST9160310AS 0FA HDD SATA 160G 5400RPM WD WD1600BEVS-22ZCT0 HDD SATA 250G 5400RPM HGST HTS542525K9SA00 0FA HDD SATA 250G 5400RPM TOSHIBA MK2546GSX 0FA HDD SATA 250G 5400RPM SEAGATE ST9250827AS 0FA HDD SATA 250G 5400RPM WD WD2500BEVS-22UST0 0FA HDD SATA 320G 5400RPM WD WD3200BEVT-22ZCT0 0FA HDD SATA 320G 5400RPM HGST HTS543232L9A300 0FA HDD SATA 320G 5400RPM SEAGATE ST9320320AS 0FA HDD CARRIER

Category Keyboard

KEYBOARD INTE(UI) BLACK AS KEYBOARD ARE BLACK AS KEYBOARD BE BLACK AS KEYBOARD BZ BLACK AS KEYBOARD CF BLACK AS KEYBOARD CH BLACK AS KEYBOARD CZ BLACK AS KEYBOARD DM BLACK AS KEYBOARD NL BLACK AS KEYBOARD FR BLACK AS KEYBOARD GR BLACK AS KEYBOARD GK BLACK AS KEYBOARD HG BLACK AS KEYBOARD IT BLACK AS KEYBOARD KO BLACK AS KEYBOARD NW BLACK AS KEYBOARD PO BLACK AS KEYBOARD RU BLACK AS KEYBOARD SA/CR BLACK AS KEYBOARD SV BLACK AS KEYBOARD SP BLACK AS KEYBOARD SD/FN BLACK AS KEYBOARD SW BLACK AS KEYBOARD TI BLACK AS KEYBOARD TR BLACK AS KEYBOARD UK BLACK AS KEYBOARD HB BLACK AS KEYBOARD JP BLACK AS KEYBOARD ND BLACK AS KEYBOARD AR/FR BLACK AS KEYBOARD CB BLACK AS LCD Display LCD PANEL G 15.4" WXGA AUO B154EW08 V1 3A LCD PANEL G 15.4" WXGA CMO N154I3-L03 LCD PANEL G 15.4" WXGA LG LP154WX4-TLB4 LCD PANEL G 15.4" WXGA SEC LTN154AT01-A01

INVERTER LCD CABLE

Category LCD COVER

LCD BEZEL

LCD BRACKET-R

LCD BRACKET-L

CAMERA MODULE-0.3M

CAMERA BRACKET

SCREW PAD
Mainboard MB ASSY-UMA MB ASSY-DIS
THERMAL PAD-L THERMAL PAD-S

Category Memory

RAM 512MB DDRII 667 NANYA NT512T64UH8B0FN-3C RAM 512MB DDRII 667 SAMSUNG M470T6464QZ3-CE6 RAM 512MB DDRII 667 SAMSUNG M470T6554EZ3-CE6 RAM 512MB DDRII 667 HYNIX HYMP164S64CP6-Y5 RAM 1G DDRII 667 NANYA NT1GT64U8HB0BN-3C RAM 1G DDRII 667 HYNIX HYMP112S64CP6-Y5 RAM 1G DDRII 667 SAMSUNG M470T2864QZ3-CE6 RAM 1G DDRII 667 SAMSUNG M470T2864DZ3-CE6 RAM 2G DDRII 667 MICRON MT16HTF25664HY-667E1 RAM 2G DDRII 667 HYNIX HYMP125S64CP8-Y5 RAM 2G DDRII 667 SAMSUNG M470T5663QZ3-CE6 Heatsink CPU THERMAL MODULE-DIS CPU THERMAL MODULE-UMA

Speaker SPEAKER-R

SPEAKER-L

SUB WOOFER

MIC SET
Misc VGA MYLAR NAME PLATE-AS5530 NAME PLATE-AS5230
Category RUBBER FOOT-L RUBBER FOOT-S Accessories DVB-T ANTENNA SMB-PAL CONNECTOR PAL-F CONNECTOR

Screw List

Category SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW M2.5X4 (NL) SCREW M2.5X6 (NL) SCREW M M 2.45D 8.0L K 5.5D 0.8T ZK NL + SCREW M 2D 2.5L K 4.05D NI NL SCREW M2D 3.0L K 8.0D (Ni) SCREW M2X3 (NL) SCREW M2X5 (Ni-NL) SCREW M3.0D 3.0L K 4.9D (Ni) ICW50_CPU_THERMAL_SCREW_ASSY SCREW F 4# 5L K 4.5D ZK NL +CR3+ Description Part Number MA0000061G0 MA0000062G0 MA000005YG0 MACK20251G0 MA0000087G0 MA0000060G0 MAA000012G0 MAAA03032G0 MA01O000300 MA000002NG0