Aspire 5735/5735Z/5335 Series

Quick Guide

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters. poster helps you get started with setting up your computer. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the Aspire product series. It covers basic topics such as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will occasionally refer to functions or features which are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased. Such instances are marked in the text with language such as "only for certain models". The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow these steps to access it: 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.
2 Click on AcerSystem User Guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu.

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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 webcam
Description Web camera for video communication (only for certain models).
# 6 7/14 Icon Item Display screen Power button Empowering key Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Turns the computer on and off. Launch Acer Empowering Technology. For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. Please refer to the Generic User Guide for more details. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Internal microphone for sound recording. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Please refer to the Generic User Guide for more details. Increases the sound volume/Decreases the sound volume.

Click buttons (left and right) Palmrest Speakers Microphone Easy-launch buttons VOL+/ VOLVolume up/ Volume down

Closed front view

Item Latch
Description Locks and releases the lid.

Rear view

Item Ventilation slots
Description Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Left view

Item External display (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port USB 2.0 port Microphone jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack 5-in-1 card reader
Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time.

ExpressCard/54 slot

Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Note: Push to remove/install the card.

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. Connects to a phone line. Connects to an AC adapter.
Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack
Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Base view

Icon Item Battery bay
Description Houses the computer's battery pack.

Battery release latch

Releases the battery for removal.

Battery lock

Locks the battery in position.
Memory compartment Hard disk bay Ventilation slots and cooling fan
Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

Specifications

Operating system Platform

Genuine Windows Vista Intel Core2 Duo processor* Intel Pentium dual-core processor* Intel Celeron processor* Mobile Intel GL40/GM45 Express Chipset* Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink 802.11b/g* Dual-channel support Up to 2 GB of DDRMHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 Mobile Intel GL40/GM45 Express Chipset* 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive option: DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive 5-in-1 card reader Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink 802.11b/g*

System memory

Display Graphics Storage subsystem

Communication

Dimensions Privacy control Power subsystem
WPAN: Bluetooth 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on-Ring ready 383 (W) x 250 (D) x 15/37 (H) mm 15.08 (W) x 9.84 (D) x 0.59/1.46 (H) inch BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR 4.0*
Special keys and controls I/O interface

105-/106-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device ExpressCard/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) USB 2.0 port External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Microphone-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%

Environment

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.

Function

Wireless communication button/indicator (manufacturing option) VOL+ VOLVolume up Volume down Bluetooth communication button/indicator (manufacturing option) Acer Empowering Technology
Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Increases the sound volume. Decreases the sound volume. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Launch Acer Empowering Technology (userprogrammable)
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 are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.
Left button (2) Right button (3) Main touchpad (1)

Execute Select Drag

Quickly click twice. Click once. Click and hold, then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor. Click once.
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.

Access context menu

NOTE: Illustrations for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. 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 harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.

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

Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory
0MB 0MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB
512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB
512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB
NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.
LAN Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features
Marvell 88E8071 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2

Bluetooth Interface

Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Wireless Module 802.11b/g
Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300 (built-in ICH9M on the main board) 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). USB 1.1 USB

Chipset Data throughput

WLAN 802.11ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1*2 (built-in ICH9M on the main board) 11~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N
Wireless Module 802.11b/g
Protocol Interface Hard Disk Drive Interface
802.11b+g, Draft-N PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module)

Vendor & Model Name

HGST HTS542512K9SA00 BRONCO-B LF SEAGATE ST9120817AS LF TOSHIBA MK1246GSX LF WD1200BEVS22UST0 ML125 LF 5400 RPM
WD1600BEVT22ZCT0 HITACHI HTS541616J9SA00 LF SEAGATE SATA ST9160827AS TOSHIBA MK1646GSX LF 3/5400 RPM
SEAGATE SATA ST9250827AS TOSHIBA MK2546GSX LF HGST HTS542525K9SA00 LF WD WD2500BEVS22UST0 MLRPM
WD WD3200BEVT22ZCT0 ML125
Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Buffer size Interface Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Voltage tolerance
320000 N/A N/A N/A 5400 RPM
Performance Specifications 8MB SATA 540 8MB SATA 540 8MB SATA 540 8MB SATA 850
DC Power Requirements 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%

Optical Disc Drive

Vendor & model name
TOSHIBA SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X TS-L633A LF PIONEER SUPER-MULTI DRIVE 8X DVR-TD08RS LF PANASONIC SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X UJ-870A LF HLDS SUPER-MULTI DRIVE TRAY DL 8X GSA-T50N LF HLDS SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X GSA-T50N LF SONY SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X AD-7560S LF PLDS SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X DS-8A2S LF With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Performance Specification
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format
Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec 2MB SATA

Sustained: Max 10.08Mbytes/sec
Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-text DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (3.9GB, 4.7GB) DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW CD: CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Standard Data CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Photo CD, Multi-Session CD-I (Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2, Ready, Bridge) CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) - Audio & Text/Video Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1 Video CD-R (Orange Book Part) CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book Part Volume1 & Volume 2 Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid type US & US+ RW DVD: DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual DVD-Video (Book 1.1) DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G) DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General & Authoring DVD+R (Version 1.0) DVD+RW DVD-RW (Non CPRM & CPRM) DVDR Dual Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5% (Operating)

Loading mechanism

Power Requirement Input Voltage

Audio Interface

Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Chapter 1
Realtek ALC268 Azalia and Amplifier APA2057 Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes 29
Internal speaker / Quantity

Yes/2 (1.5W speakers)

Video Memory

Chipset Memory size

GL45 (built-in Cantiga) depends on setup setting
Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control
ICH9M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 Two on the right side/one on the front Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

System Board Major Chips

Item Controller
Core logic VGA USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA/ 5 in 1 Card Reader Audio Codec Keyboard
Mobile Intel GL45 + ICH9M Express Chipset GL45 Intel ICH9M N/A ALC 268 FOXCONN BCM2045 V2 (built-in ICH9M on the main board) WLAN 802.11ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1*2 (built-in ICH9M on the main board) Realtec RTS5158E Audio Azalia(ALC268)
Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery

ENE 3310 84-/85-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes

Vendor 30

Panasonic/Sanyo/Sony/Simplo Chapter 1

Battery

Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration
Li-ion 6Cell 4400 MAH/8Cell 4800 MAH 6/cells in series, 2 series in parallel 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel

LCD 15.4 inch

Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (NIT) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( C) Operating Storage (shipping) AC Adaptor
CMO/AUO/LG 15.4 inches 1280 x 800 WXGA 0.204 x 0.204 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally White 220 1.25 max. 400 typical 8 +3.3V 45/45 15/to +50 -40 to +60
Input Output System Power Management

ACPI mode

100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz/ 19V 4.74A 90W/19V 3.42A 65W

Power Management

Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0)
All devices in the system are turned off completely. OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in this state.

System Power Management

ACPI mode Power Management

Suspend to RAM (S3)

CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system.

Save to Disk (S4)

Chapter 2

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computers BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (when Press <F2> to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen). Press F2 to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to disabled. If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to enabled. Press <F12> during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.

Information

Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU T9400 @ 2.53 GHz 2.53 GHz XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 5730 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX

C P U Ty p e : CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: ATA P I M o d e l N a m e : S y s t e m B I O S Ve r s i o n : V G A B I O S Ve r s i o n : K B C Ve r s i o n : Serial Number: A s s e t Ta g N u m b e r : Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID:

F1 Help Esc Exit

Select Item Select Menu

-/+ Enter

C h a n g e Va l u e s Select Sub-Menu

F9 F10

Setup Defaults Save and Exit
Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are five menu options: Information, Main, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions:

q q q q q q

To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys. To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6. A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this item. Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. You can also press F10 to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please note that system information is subject to different models.
The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.
NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.
Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number
Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. This field shows the speed of the CPU. This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field shows the model name of the Optical device installed in the system. Displays system BIOS version. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this unit. This field displays the asset tag number of the system. This field shows product name of the system. This field displays the manufacturer of this system. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE).
The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery.
Information S y s t e m Ti m e : System Date:
Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Exit Boot Item Specific Help [10:10:10] [07/26/2008] 640 KB 4061 MB 32 MB [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI] < Ta b > , < S h i f t - Ta b > , o r <Enter> selects field.

System Memory: Extended Memory: Vi d e o M e m o r y : Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: S ATA M o d e
NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter System Time System Date
Description Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-hour format. Sets the system date.
Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date
System Memory Extended Memory
This field reports the memory size of the system. Memory size is fixed to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled

VGA Memory Quiet Boot

Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery
Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults. Control the mode in which the SATA controller should operate.
Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Disabled or Enabled Option: Enabled or Disabled

SATA Mode

Option: AHCI or IDE
NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.

Security

The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled]
Supervisor Password is: User Password is: HDD Password is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot:
Supervisor Password controls access of the w h o l e s e t u p u t i l i t y. It can be used to boot up when Password on boot is enabled.
C h a n g e Va l u e s Select Su b - M e n u
NOTE: Please refer to Remove HDD/BIOS Password section if you need to know how to remove HDD/BIOS Password.
Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password
Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of the user password. Shows the setting of the hard disk password. Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Press Enter to set the user password. When user password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters. Enter HDD Password. Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup.

1. 90 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 50. Chapter 3

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

See Removing the SD dummy card on page 51. See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 51. See Removing the Lower Cover on page 52. See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 54. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 62. See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 64. See Removing the CPU Heatsink Module on page 65. See Removing the LCD Module on page 67.
10. See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 88. 11. See Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets on page 89. 12. Disconnect the cables from the inverter board.
13. Detach any adhesive tapes and any cable that is glued to the LCD panel.
14. Disconnect the FPC cable from the LCD panel.
Removing the LCD Brackets
10. See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 88. 11. See Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets on page 89. 12. See Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable on page 90. 13. Remove the four screws (4 x F) securing the left and right LCD brackets to remove the brackets.
Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (4) Silver

Torque 1.0 kgf-cm

Removing the Antennas
10. See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 88. 11. See Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets on page 89. 12. Release the antenna cables from the aluminium tapes.
13. Remove the left and right antenna cables together with the tapes holding them in place.
NOTE: There is no need to remove the antenna unless you really need to replace it.

Removing the Web Camera

10. See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 88. 11. See Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets on page 89.
12. Remove the Web camera from the back cover.

Chapter 4

Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. 2. 3. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.
Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on.) POST does not complete. No beep or error codes are indicated. POST detects an error and displayed messages on screen.
Go To Power System Check on page 99. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message on page 102 Undetermined Problems on page 116 Error Message List on page 103

From Hardware:

To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. Re-install the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the DC/DC charger board.

Touchpad Check

If the touchpad doesnt work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. 2. 3. Reconnect the touchpad cables. Replace the touchpad. Replace the system board.
After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. If the symptom is not listed, see Undetermined Problems on page 116. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.

Index of Error Messages

Real time clock error

Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error
Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP System cache error - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict
Allocation Error for device

Failing Bits: nnnn

Fixed Disk n Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict
Operating system not found
Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. FRU/Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power System Check on page 99. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. System board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See Power System Check on page 99. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. System board Speaker System board
No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank.
No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. But you can see POST on an external CRT.
No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST. No beep during POST but system runs correctly.

Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes

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 106 1-4-1-1 1-3-4-1 1-3-4-3 1-3-1-1 1-3-1-3 1-2-2-3 Beeps POST Routine Description 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 8254 timer initialization 8237 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 215 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 Chapter 4

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 Chapter 4 2-2-3-1 2-1-2-3
POST Routine Description Advanced configuration of chipset registers Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors POST device initialization 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 Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt Press F2 to enter SETUP Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization 107
Code 82h 83h 84h 85h 86h 87h 88h 89h 8Ah 8Bh 8Ch 8Fh 90h 91h 92h 93h 95h 96h 97h 98h 99h 9Ah 9Ch 9Dh 9Eh 9Fh A0h A2h A4h A8h AAh ACh AEh B0h B2h B4h B5h B6h 1-2
POST Routine Description Detect and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. Check for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for errors POST done- prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Chapter 4

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 Disk should be prepared ready in hand. The Crisis Disk could be made by executing the Crisis Disk program in another system with Windows XP OS. Follow the steps below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Power Off system. Insert the Crisis Disk to a USB floppy drive which is attached to the BIOS flash failed machine. In the power-off state, press Fn+Esc and hold them and then press Power Button. The system should be powered on with Crisis BIOS Recovery process. BIOS Boot Block starts to restore the BIOS code from the Crisis floppy disk to BIOS ROM on the failed machine. If the Crisis flashing process is finished, the system will restart.
If the Crisis Recovery process is finished, the system should be powered on with successful and workable BIOS. Then a person can update the latest version BIOS for this machine by regular BIOS flashing process.

Chapter 6

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of 5730Z/5330 Series. 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 5735/5735Z/5335 Series Exploded Diagram
Aspire 5735/5735Z/5335 Series FRU List
Aspire 5735 Series FRU List CATEGORY ADAPTER ADAPTER 65W DELTA SADP-65KB DFA LF LEVEL-4 ADAPTER 65W 3PIN DELTA SADP65KB BFJA LF LEVEL-4 FOR OBL ONLY ADAPTER 65W LITEON PA-165002AC LF LEVEL-4 ADAPTER 65W HIPRO HPOK065B13 LF LEVEL-4 BATTERY BATTERY SIMPLO AS-2007A LI-ION 3S2P LGC 6 CELL 2150MAH 2ND COMMON BATTERY SANYO AS-2007A LI-ION 3S2P SANYO 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON NORMAL TYPE BATTERY SONY AS-2007A LI-ION 3S2P SONY 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON NORMAL TYPE BATTERY PANASONIC AS2007A LI-ION 3S2P PANASONIC 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON PSS BTY PACK LG LI+ 6C 2.2AH SMP BT.00607.019 ADT 65W SADP-65KB DFA LF DELTA ADP 65W 3P SADP-65KB BFJA DELT AP.06501.013 No. PART NAME DESCRIPTION ACER OEM PURCHASE NO

AP.06501.014

ADT 65W PA-1650-02AC LF ADP 65W 3P HPOK065B13LF

AP.06503.016

AP.0650A.010
BTY PACK LI+ 6C 2.2AH SANYO

BT.00603.041

BTY PACK LI+ 6C 2.2AH SONY

BT.00604.024

BTY PACK LI+ 6C 2.2AH PANA

BT.00605.020

BTY PACK SDI LI+ 6C BATTERY SIMPLO 2.2AH SMP AS-2007A LI-ION 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON SDI 2.2MAH F TYPE BOARDS LAUNCH & LED BOARD BLUETOOTH BOARD FOXCONN BCM2045 V2 T60H928.11 CP2 PD 08575-1 LUNCH & LED DIP BT MOD FOXCONN BCM2045 V2

BT.00607.034

55.ATR01.001 BT.21100.005

CATEGORY

PART NAME TOUCHPAD BOARD SYNAPTICS TM00540-005 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 512AN_MMWG SHIRLEY PEAK 5100 MM#895361 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 512AG_MMWG SHIRLEY PEAK 5100 MM#897004 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 533AN_MMWG SHIRLEY PEAK MM#895362
DESCRIPTION TOUCHPAD SYNAPTICS TM00540-005
ACER OEM PURCHASE NO 56.ATR01.001
WLAN 802.11ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1*2

KI.SPM01.003

WLAN 802.11ABG SHIRLEYPEAK1*2

KI.SPM01.005

WLAN 802.11ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK3*3

KI.SPM01.001

CABLES POWER CORD 3A 250V 3PIN UK POWER CORD 5A 250V 3PIN UK BK POWER CORD 250V 3PIN EUR BK POWER CABLE 16A 250V 3PIN EUR BK POWER CORD 10A 125V US POWER CORD 10A 125V 3PIN US BK POWER CORD 10A 250V ARGENTINE CODE UK 2.5A 250V 3P BK 27.01518.541
CODE 5A 250V 3P UK BK 27.03118.001 CORD EUR 250V 3P BK CORD 16A 250V 3P EUR BK CODE US 7A 125V BK CODE 10A 125V 3P US BK CORD ARGENTINE,10A 250V3G,1.8M 27.T30V1.004 27.01518.731
27.T30V1.001 27.01518.641 27.01518.0U1 27.01518.531 27.01518.551 27.01518.561 27.01518.671
POWER CORD 7A CORD 7A250V 2P 1830 250V 2PIN KOREAN KOREAN POWER CORD 7A 125V 2PIN JAPEN POWER CORD 10A 3PIN BK DENMARK POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN DENMARK BK POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN BK SOUTH AFRICA POWER CORD 16A 250V SOUTH AFRICA BK POWER CORD 10A 250V SWISS POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN SWISS BK CODE JAPAN 7A 125V 2P BK CODE DENMARK 2.5A 250V 3P BK CODE 10A 250V 3P DENMARK BK CODE SOUTH AFRICA 16A 250V BK CODE 16A 250V SOUTH AFRICA BK CODE SWISS 2.5A 250V 3P BK CODE 10A 250V 3P SWISS BK

DESCRIPTION HINGE LCD R CP2 LH HINGE LCD R CP2 SZS HINGE LCD L CP2 LH HINGE LCD L CP2 SZS ASSY LCD PANEL CP2 ASSY LCD BEZEL CP2 LCD 15.6"WXGA AU B156XW01 V0 G
ACER OEM PURCHASE NO 33.ATR01.004 33.ATR01.004 33.ATR01.005 33.ATR01.005 60.ATR01.006 60.ATR01.004 LK.15605.001

MAINBOARD

CP2 GM45 MB 08219-1 W/O C/D D

MB.AU901.001

MODEM MDC 1.5_3.3V MODEM BOARD FOXCONN DELPHI- LSI AUS T60 AM5 V2H 1.5_3.3V AUS T60M951.36 SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 SAMSUNG M470T2864QZ3CE6 LF SODIMM 1G M470T2864QZ3-CE6

FX.22500.023

MEMORY

KN.1GB0B.016

SODIMM 1G SODIMM 1GB NT1GT64UH8D0FN-3C DDRII667 NANYA NT1GT64UH8D0FN3C LF (0.07U) SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 ELPIDA EBE11UE6ACUA6E-E SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 HYNIX HYMP112S64CP6Y5 LF DIMM 1GB EBE11UE6ACUA-6E-E

KN.1GB03.026

KN.1GB09.008
SODIMM 1G HYMP112S64CP6-Y5

KN.1GB0G.012

CATEGORY MEMORY
PART NAME SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 A-DATA HYOPE1A0834Z LF SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 SAMSUNG M470T5663QZ3CE6 LF SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 NANYA NT2GT64U8HD0BN -3C LF (0.07U) SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 HYNIX HYMP125S64CP8Y5 LF SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 A-DATA HYOPE1B163BZ LF NAME PLATE AS5735 LOGO PLATE FOR LCD PANEL LCD SCREW RUBBER SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW
DESCRIPTION SODIMM 1G HYOPE1A0834Z SODIMM 2G M470T5663QZ3-CE6
ACER OEM PURCHASE NO KN.1GB0C.005

KN.2GB0B.003

SODIMM 2G NT2GT64U8HD0BN-3C

KN.2GB03.011

SODIMM 2G HYMP125S64CP8-Y5

KN.2GB0G.004

SODIIMM 2G HYOPE1B163BZ NAMEPLATE U-CASE CP2 AS5735 LBL ACER LOGO CNP 7533ADHESIVE RUB BEZEL CIRCLE EIGER SCRW DIMM COVER STEEL NAGANO-1 ISO M2.5X6(H=0.7~0.8MM) SCREW M2.5*L8 NYLOK CR3+ SCRW MACH PAN NYLOK M2.5*10 NI SCREW M2-3 SCREW M3X4(86.9A524.4R0) SCRW M2*4 WAFER NI

KN.2GB0C.001

MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS SCREWS SCREWS SCREWS SCREWS SCREWS SCREWS SCREWS
40.AU501.001 47.AUE01.002 47.AU401.001 86.00A02.140 86.00E12.536 86.00E12.536 86.1A553.100 86.9A522.3R0 86.9A524.4R0 86.9A552.4R0

Appendix A

Model Definition and Configuration
Aspire 5735/5735Z/5335 Series
Please double click the red paper clip below for model definition and configurations details.

Appendix B

Test Compatible Components
This computers compatibility is tested and verified by Acers internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows XP Home, Windows XP Pro environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the Aspire 5730Z/5330 series Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.