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Acer ASPIRE 4253 Service Manual

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  • Page 1 Aspire 4253/4253G SERVICEGUIDE...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Refer to the table below for the updates made to the Aspire 4253/4253G service guide. Date Chapter Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD Website. For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw. The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 Computer output (text that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as menus, prompts, responses to input, and error messages) are shown in constant width. Example: [01] The server has been stopped User input (text that represents information entered by a computer user, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in constant width bold.

  • Page 4: General Information

    Acer-authorized Service Providers: Your Acer office may have a different part number code than those given in the FRU list in this service guide. The list provided by your regional Acer office must be used to order FRU parts...
  • Page 5 CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features ..........1-5 Operating System .
  • Page 6 LED 14.0”......... 1-34 LCD Inverter (not available with this model) .
  • Page 7 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction ......... 3-5 General Information .
  • Page 8 LCD Panel Removal....... . . 3-39 LCD Panel Installation ......3-40 LCD Bracket Removal .
  • Page 9 Acer 4255 ........
  • Page 11 CHAPTER Hardware Specifications...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Features ..........1-5 Operating System .
  • Page 13 Audio Interface ..........1-39 Battery .

  • Page 15: Features

    Single-channel DDR3 SDRAM, supports 2 DIMMS: Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display 14" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 16:9 aspect ratio...

  • Page 16: Graphics

    Graphics Aspire 4253 ATI Radeon™ HD 6310 Graphics with 256 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Unified Video Decoder 3 (UVD3), OpenCL™ 1.1, OpenGL High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 5.0, Microsoft External resolution / refresh rates: VGA port up to 2560 x 1600: 60 Hz ®...

  • Page 17: Optical Media Drive

    Write: 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL, 4X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Communication Acer Video Conference: Acer Crystal Eye webcam, 1280 x 1024 resolution WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™...

  • Page 18: Special Keys And Controls

    Special Keys and Controls Keyboard 86-/87-/91-key Acer FineTip keyboard with international language support Touchpad Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip Media keys Media control keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next, volume up, volume down I/O Ports 2-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC)

  • Page 19: Software

    Acer Crystal Eye ® Microsoft Silverlight™ Skype™ Windows Live™ Essentials Web links and utilities Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater ® eBay shortcut 2009 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, UK, US only)

  • Page 20: Notebook Tour

    Notebook Tour Figure 1-1. Top View Table 1-1. Top View Icon Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Power button Keyboard Touchpad 1-10 Item Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model).
  • Page 21 Table 1-1. Top View Icon Click buttons (left, and right) Microphone Power indicator Battery indicator HDD indicator Communication indicator Palmrest Speaker Hardware Specifications and Configurations Item The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. Internal microphone for sound recording. Indicates the computer's power status.
  • Page 22 Figure 1-2. Closed Front View Table 1-2. Closed Front View Icon Microphone jack Headphone/speaker/li ne-out jack 1-12 Item Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Hardware Specifications and Configurations Description...
  • Page 23 Figure 1-3. Rear View Table 1-3. Rear View Icon Item Description Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 1-13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
  • Page 24 Figure 1-4. Left View Table 1-4. Left View Icon Kensington lock slot DC-in jack Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port HDMI port USB 2.0 port 1-14 Item Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer.
  • Page 25 Figure 1-5. Right View Table 1-5. Right View Icon USB 2.0 ports Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Hardware Specifications and Configurations 3 4 5 Item Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Internal optical drive;...
  • Page 26 Figure 1-6. Base View Table 1-6. Base View Icon Battery bay Battery lock Ventilation slots Battery release latch 1-16 Item Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in position. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Releases the battery for removal.

  • Page 27: Touchpad Basics

    Touchpad Basics Figure 1-7. Touchpad 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 the equivalent of the left and right buttons on a mouse.

  • Page 28: Using The Keyboard

    Using the Keyboard The computer has a close-to-full-sized keyboard and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, function and special keys. Figure 1-8. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which can be toggled on and off. Lock key Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.

  • Page 29: Windows Keys

    Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows Logo key Application key Windows Logo 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.

  • Page 30: Hotkeys

    Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Figure 1-9. Keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hockey combination.
  • Page 31 Hot key Icon <Fn> + < > <Fn> + < > <Fn> + <Home> <Fn> + <Pg Up> <Fn> + <Pg Dn> <Fn> + <End> Hardware Specifications and Configurations Function Volume up Volume down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Description Increases the sound volume. Decreases the sound volume.
  • Page 32 System Block Diagram Figure 1-10. System Block Diagram 1-22 Hardware Specifications and Configurations...

  • Page 33: Specification Tables

    Specification Tables Computer specifications Item Dimensions Length Width Height (front to rear) Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and battery) Input power Operating voltage Operating current Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) Operating (writing to optical disc) Nonoperating Relative humidity Operating Nonoperating...

  • Page 34: Processor

    System Board Major Chips Item Core logic AMD Brazos platform Hudson-M1 Seymour XT Atheros 8151 USB 2.0 Hudson-M1 Super I/O controller Hudson-M1 Bluetooth Atheros AR3011/ Broadcom BCM2070/ Broadcom BCM2046 Wireless Atheros HB93/HB95/ HB97, Broadcom 943225/43225/ 4313/ 4312, RTL8192 PCMCIA Audio codec Conexant 20584 Card reader AU6437-GBL...

  • Page 35: Cpu Fan True Value Table)

    CPU Fan True Value Table) Temperature (°C) Fan on = 45C; Fan Off = 42C Fan on = 50C; Fan Off = 48C Fan on = 58C; Fan Off = 56C Fan on = 63C; Fan Off = 61C Fan on = 82C; Fan Off = 80C Fan on = 92C;...

  • Page 36: Memory Combinations

    Memory Combinations Slot 1 (MB) 1024 1024 2048 2048 4096 4096 Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features 1-26 Slot 2 (MB) 1024 1024 2048 2048 4096 4096...

  • Page 37: Lan Interface

    Specification Atheros 8151 RJ45 JRJ45 at the left side Supports 10/100/1000 Specification New Acer TM7T flat keyboard 105-US/106-UK key Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Phantom key auto detect Overlay numeric keypad Support independent pgdn/pgup/pgup/home/end keys Support reverse T cursor keys...

  • Page 38: Hard Disk Drive (Avl Components)

    Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) Item Vendor & Hitachi Model Name HTS545016B9A300, HTS545016B9SA00, Seagate ST9160314AS, ST9160314ASG, ST9160301AS Capacity (GB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Fast data transfer 3.0, 3.0, 1.175, 1.175, rate (Gbits / sec, max) Media data transfer...

  • Page 39: Hard Disk Drive (Avl Components) (Continued)

    Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) (Continued) Item Vendor & Hitachi Model Name HTS545040B9A300/H TS545040B9SA00, Seagate ST9400326AS Capacity (GB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Fast data transfer 3.0, 3.0, 1.175, 1.175 rate (Gbits / sec, max) Media data transfer...

  • Page 40: Hard Disk Drive (Avl Components) (Continued)

    Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) (Continued) Item Vendor & Toshiba Model Name MK7559GSXP WD7500BPVT Capacity (GB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Fast data transfer rate (Gbits / sec, max) Media data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max)

  • Page 41: Super-Multi Drive

    Super-Multi Drive Item Vendor & HLDS Model name GT32N Performance With CD Specification Diskette Transfer rate Sustained: (KB/sec) Max 3.6 (24x) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc DVD: format DVD-ROM: 4.7GB (Single Layer) 8.5GB (Dual Layer) DVD-R: 3.95GB (Ver. 1.0: read only) 4.7GB (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring: read only) 4.7GB (Ver.

  • Page 42: Super-Multi Drive (Continued)

    Super-Multi Drive (Continued) Item Vendor & Pioneer DVR-TD10RS Model name Performance With CD Specification Diskette Transfer rate Sustained: (KB/sec) - CD-ROM inside - CD-ROM outside Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc KODAK PhotoCD Single and format Multi-session CD Extra (CDPLUS) Video CD CD text data (Read/Write) CD-R discs (Read/Write) CD-RW discs (Read/Write)

  • Page 43: Super-Multi Drive (Continued)

    Super-Multi Drive (Continued) Item Vendor & Sony AD-7585H Model name Performance With CD Specification Diskette Transfer rate Sustained: (KB/sec) - CD-ROM inside 1,571 - CD-ROM outside 3,650 Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc DVD: format DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD (Hybrid), UDF DVD, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-R 3.95 GB, DVD-R Authoring, DVD-R Multi-Border,...

  • Page 44: Led 14.0

    LED 14.0” Item Vendor & Model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) Typical White Luminance (cd/m also called Brightness Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Viewing Angle (degree)

  • Page 45: Display Supported Resolution (Lcd Supported Resolution)

    Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) Resolution 800x600p/60Hz 16:9 1024x768p/60Hz 16:9 1280x600/60Hz 16:9 1280x720/60Hz 16:9 1280x768/60Hz 16:9 1360x768/60Hz 16:9 1366x768/60Hz 16:9 Graphics Controller Item VGA Chip Supports Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution) Resolution 800x600p/60Hz 16:9 1024x768p/60Hz 16:9 1280x600/60Hz 16:9 1280x720/60Hz 16:9 1280x768/60Hz 16:9 1360x768/60Hz 16:9...
  • Page 46 Bluetooth Module Item Controller Feature Controller Features Controller Features Controller Features 1-36 Specifications AR3011 Single-chip Bluetooth v2.1/3.0 + EDR integrated solution USB 2.0 full-speed device interface with support for Device Firmware Upgrade (DFU) SPI interface supports external serial flash devices Two on-chip 1.2V linear voltage regulators Integrated 32-bit CPU with 32KB data RAM and 256KB program RAM...

  • Page 47: Mini Card

    Camera Item Vendor & Chicony 1.3 MB Model CNFA130, CNF9157 Type CMOS image sensor with SXGA Mini Card Item Number supported Features 3G Card (not available in this model) Item Features Hardware Specifications and Configurations Specification Suyin 1.3MB HF1316, HF1315 CMOS image sensor S5K6A1GX03 Specification...

  • Page 48: Audio Codec And Amplifier

    Audio Codec and Amplifier Item Audio Controller Conexant 20584 Features 24-bit, 2 pairs of independent DACs and 3 pairs of independent ADCs ProCoustic headphone driver delivers 50 mW into 32 ohm load with no pop, eliminating the need for an external amplifier and DC-blocking capacitors Integrated 5 V to 3.3 V low-dropout voltage regulator for improved audio performance, eliminating need for external regulator or power transistor.

  • Page 49: Audio Interface

    Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker/quantity Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Item Chipset Atheros HB97 Data throughput 11-54 Mbps, up to 300 Mbps for Draft-N Protocol b, g, n Interface PCI-E Battery...

  • Page 50: Usb Port

    USB Port Item USB compliance level EHCI Number of USB port(s) Location Output Current HDMI Port Item Compliance level Data throughput Number of HDMI port(s) Location AC Adapter Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency 1-40 Specification Universal Serial Bus 2.0 1 left side, 2 right side 1.05V...

  • Page 51: System Power Management

    System Power Management Item Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to Disk (S4) Card Reader Item Chipset Package Maximum supported size Features Hardware Specifications and Configurations Specification Al devices in the system are turned off completely. OS initiated shutdown.

  • Page 52: System Led Indicator

    System LED Indicator Item Lock System state HDD access state Wireless state Power button backlight Battery state Back up state Arcade module state Finger print module state System DMA Specification Legacy Mode DMA0 DMA1 DMA2 DMA3 DMA4 DMA5 DMA6 DMA7 *ExpressCard controller can use DMA 1, 2, or 5.
  • Page 53 System Interrupt Specification Hardware IRQ IRQ0 IRQ1 IRQ2 IRQ3 IRQ5* IRQ6 IRQ7* IRQ8 IRQ9* IRQ10* IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ13 IRQ14 IRQ15 *Default configuration; audio possible configurations are IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, or none. NOTE: Express Cards may assert IRQ3, IRQ4, IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11, or IRQ15. Either the infrared or the serial port may assert IRQ3 or IRQ4.
  • Page 54 System IO Address Map I/O address (hex) 000 - 00F 010 - 01F 020 - 021 022 - 024 025 - 03F 02E - 02F 040 - 05F 044 - 05F 062 - 063 065 - 06F 070 - 071 072 - 07F 080 - 08F 090 - 091...
  • Page 55 System I/O Address Specifications I/O address (hex) 220 - 22F 230 - 26D 26E - 26 278 - 27F 280 - 2AB 2A0 - 2A7 2A8 - 2E7 2E8 - 2EF 2F0 - 2F7 2F8 - 2FF 300 - 31F 320 - 36F 370 - 377 378 - 37F...
  • Page 56 1-46 Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
  • Page 57 CHAPTER System Utilities...
  • Page 58 BIOS Setup Utility........2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility .

  • Page 59: Bios Setup Utility

    System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility This utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). The utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to run it. If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to be run. Refer to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises.

  • Page 60: Bios

    1600 MHz Hitachi HTS545016B9A300 100513PBPB04ECCYXROL TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633F V1.04 ATI VERO12.036.000.003.039043 123456789 Acer 20D4DD9869FEDF11802C60EB698FC1A8 Description CPU (central processing unit) type and speed of system Speed of the CPU Model name of HDD (hard disk drive) installed on primary IDE master...
  • Page 61 Table 2-1. BIOS Information (Continued) Parameter VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID System Utilities Description VGA (video graphics array) firmware version of system Serial number of unit Asset tag number of system Product name of the system Manufacturer of system Universally Unique Identifier...

  • Page 62: Main

    Main The Main tab allows the user to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery. System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Graphic Mode Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Figure 2-2.
  • Page 63 Table 2-2. BIOS Main (Continued) Parameter F12 Boot Menu Option to use boot menu during POST D2D Recovery Option to use D2D Recovery function SATA Mode Option to set SATA controller mode System Utilities Description Format/Option Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: AHCI or IDE...

  • Page 64: Security

    Security The Security tab shows parameters that safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use. Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Power on Password Figure 2-3. BIOS Security Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-3.

  • Page 65: Setting A Password

    NOTE: NOTE: When prompted to enter password, three attempts are allowed before system halts. Resetting BIOS password may require computer be returned to dealer. Setting a Password Perform the following to set user or supervisor passwords: 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press Enter.

  • Page 66: Changing A Password

    2. Type current password in Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Press Enter twice without Password fields. Computer will set Supervisor Password parameter to Clear. 4. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1.
  • Page 67 Figure 2-8. Setup Warning: Invalid Password If new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog appears (Figure 2-9). Figure 2-9. Setup Warning: Passwords Do Not Match System Utilities 2-11...

  • Page 68: Boot

    Boot The Boot tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to load the operating system. Bootable devices include the: USB diskette drives Onboard hard disk drive DVD drive in the module bay Use ↑ and ↓ keys to select a device and press F5 or F6 to change the value. Boot priority order: 1.

  • Page 69: Exit

    Exit The Exit tab allows users to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Utility. Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Figure 2-11. BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11. Table 2-4.

  • Page 70: Bios Flash Utilities

    BIOS Flash Utilities BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used.

  • Page 71: Dos Flash Utility

    DOS Flash Utility Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to enter Setup Menu. 2. Select Boot Menu to modify boot priority order. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1. Boot priority order: 1.
  • Page 72 Figure 2-13. DOS Flash Process 5. Flash is complete when the message, Flash Programming Complete is shown. System will restart automatically when finished. NOTE: NOTE: If AC power is not connected, the following message is shown (Figure 2-14). Plug in the AC power to continue.

  • Page 73: Winflash Utility

    WinFlash Utility Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Double-click WinFlash executable. 2. Click OK to begin update. A progress screen is shown. (Figure 2-15) Figure 2-15. InsydeFlash 2-17 System Utilities...

  • Page 74: Clearing Bios Passwords

    Clearing BIOS Passwords CAUTION: If Power-on Password authentication is enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure or flashing the BIOS. See Crisis Disk This section provides details about removing HDD/BIOS passwords. Clear the BIOS Password as follows: NOTE: NOTE: If the BIOC password is incorrectly entered three times, an error is generated.

  • Page 75: Removing Bios Passwords

    Removing BIOS Passwords (Hardware method) To clear User or Supervisor passwords, remove lower cover and use a metal instrument to short the CMOS jumper. Figure 2-18. CMOS Jumper Table 2-5. CMOS Jumper Item (Software method) If wrong supervisor password is entered three times, the message System will halt! is displayed on screen.
  • Page 76 If user is unable to obtain correct password then it must be removed. There are two methods to do this. Method 1: If BIOS menu item Power on Password is set to Enabled, then Crisis Recovery disc must be used. Method 2: If BIOS menu item Power on Password is set to Disabled.

  • Page 77: Miscellaneous Tools

    Miscellaneous Tools Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). Used in the DMI pool for hardware management. When the BIOS shows Verifying DMI pool data, it is checking that the table correlates with the hardware before sending information to the operating system (Windows, etc.).
  • Page 78 Press 1 to modify the asset tag key. Figure 2-22. Asset Tag Menu Item Press 2 to modify the product number key. Figure 2-23. Product Name Menu Item 2-22 System Utilities...
  • Page 79 Press 3 to modify serial number key. Figure 2-24. Serial Number Menu Item Press 4 to modify the 1394 GUID number key. Figure 2-25. 1394 GUID Number Menu Item Press 0 to exit. System Utilities 2-23...
  • Page 80 At the command prompt, type VEEPROM to write any changes in the data to the EEPROM. Figure 2-26. VEEPROM Command Prompt NOTE: NOTE: When using any of the write options, restart the system to make the new DMI data effective. 2-24 System Utilities...

  • Page 81: Using The Lan Mac Eeprom Utility

    Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility Perform the following steps to write MAC (Media Access Control) information to EEPROM: Use theP.BAT utility to write the MAC.CFG file to the EEPROM under DOS mode. 1. Use a text editor (Ex: Notepad) to open the MAC.CFG file. See the MAC.CFG contents in Figure 2-27 Figure 2-27.

  • Page 82: Crisis Disk Recovery

    Crisis Disk Recovery 1. Plug in the USB flash disk. 2. Select the Fast Format option and click Start. Then click Next. Figure 2-28. USB Flash Crisis Disk 3. Click Format and then Exit to complete the operation. Figure 2-29. USB Flash Crisis Disk 2-26 System Utilities...
  • Page 83 4. Copy the BIOS HM40X64.bin file to the USB flash disk root directory. NOTE: NOTE: Do not place any other *.fd files to the USB flash disk root directory. 5. Plug in the USB Flash Disk without AC plug. 6. Press Fn + Esc keys and hold them down, then plug in AC power. The power button flashes orange.
  • Page 84 2-28 System Utilities...
  • Page 85 CHAPTER Machine Maintenance Procedures...
  • Page 86 Introduction ......... 3-5 General Information .
  • Page 87 LVDS Cable Removal ....... .3-42 LVDS Cable Installation ......3-43 WLAN Antenna Removal .

  • Page 89: Introduction

    Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat Flat screwdriver Philips screwdriver Plastic tweezers Flat plastic pry Table 3-1. Screw List Size M2.5*6.0 M2.0*3.0 M2.5*3.0 Ni M2.5*4.0 M2.0*2.0 M3.0*3.0 Ni Machine Maintenance Procedures Quantity 86.ARE07.001 86.ARE07.002 86.R6Z07.001 86.PSR07.001 86.W4107.002 86.N1407.007 Acer Part No.

  • Page 90: Maintenance Flowchart

    Maintenance Flowchart The flowchart in Figure 3-1 shows a graphic representation of the module removal and installation sequences. It shows information on what components may need to be removed and installed during servicing. SD Dummy Card Bluetooth Module Board HDD Module Figure 3-1.

  • Page 91: Getting Started

    Getting Started Flowchart Figure 3-1 identifies sections for the removal and install sequence. Follow the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. Do the following prior to starting any maintenance procedures: 1. Remove power (A) from the system and peripherals. 2.

  • Page 92: Battery Pack Removal

    Battery Pack Removal 1. Put computer on flat surface, battery side up. 2. Push battery lock/unlock latch (A) to unlock position (Figure 3-3). 3. Push and hold battery release latch (B) to release position (Figure 3-3). 4. Lift battery pack (C) from battery bay (Figure 3-3). Figure 3-3.

  • Page 93: Dummy Card Removal

    Dummy Card Removal 1. Push dummy card (A) in to release it from the spring latch (Figure 3-4). 2. Remove dummy card (A) (Figure 3-4). Figure 3-4. Dummy Card Dummy Card Installation 1. Insert dummy card (A) (Figure 3-4). 2. Push card until spring latch locks. Machine Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 94: Keyboard Removal

    Keyboard Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Release seven (7) latches from the keyboard (Figure 3-5). Figure 3-5. Keyboard Latches 2. Turn the keyboard over so that the keys are face down on the palm rest (C) (Figure 3-6). 3. Disconnect keyboard FPC (A) from mainboard connector (B) (Figure 3-6). Figure 3-6.

  • Page 95: Keyboard Installation

    CAUTION: Keyboard FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) can be damaged if removed while mainboard connector is locked. Keyboard Installation 1. Put the keyboard face down on the palm rest (C). Refer to 2. Connect keyboard FPC (A) to mainboard connector (B). Refer to 3.

  • Page 96: Odd (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal

    ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove one (1) screw (A) from lower cover (Figure 3-7). Figure 3-7. ODD Module in Lower Cover 2. Remove ODD module (B) from ODD bay (Figure 3-7). 3. Remove two (2) screws (C) from ODD module (Figure 3-8). 4.

  • Page 97: Odd Module Installation

    ODD Module Installation 1. Install ODD bezel (E) on ODD module (Figure 3-8). 2. Install ODD bracket (D) on ODD module. 3. Secure two (2) screws (C). 4. Insert ODD module (B) into ODD module bay. Refer to 5. Install and secure screw (A) to lower cover. 6.

  • Page 98: Lower Cover Removal

    Lower Cover Removal Prerequisite: ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal . Refer to Figure 3-9. Remove twenty three (23) securing screws from the lower cover Figure 3-9. Lower Cover Screw Location 3-14 Machine Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 99: Lower Cover Installation

    Grasp the lower cover by the ODD bay (A) and the fan duct (B) and lift the lower cover from the Figure 3-10). upper cover ( Figure 3-10. Lower Cover Removal Lower Cover Installation Align and lower cover onto the device Install and secure twenty three (23) screws to lower cover.

  • Page 100: Dimm (Dual In-Line Memory Module) Module Removal

    DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Module Removal Prerequisite: Lower Cover Removal 1. Find DIMM (D) on lower cover (Figure 3-11). Figure 3-11. Component Location 2. Push DIMM clips (A) outwards (Figure 3-12). Figure 3-12. DIMM Modules 3-16 Machine Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 101: Dimm Module Installation

    3. Disconnect DIMM out of mainboard connector (B). Refer to Figure 3-12. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for remaining modules. DIMM Module Installation 1. Connect DIMM into mainboard connector (B). Refer to Figure 3-12. 2. Push down on DIMM until module clips (A) lock in position. Refer to Figure 3-12.

  • Page 102: Wlan (Wireless Local Area Network) Module Removal

    WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) Module Removal Prerequisite: Lower Cover Removal 1. Find WLAN module (C) on lower cover. Refer to 2. Disconnect main (A) and auxiliary (B) antenna cables from module (Figure 3-13). Figure 3-13. WLAN Module 3. Remove antenna cables from cable guides on the thermal module (Figure 3-14). Figure 3-14.

  • Page 103: Wlan Module Installation

    4. Remove one (1) screw (C) from mainboard. Refer to Figure 3-13. 5. Remove module from mainboard connector (D). Refer to Figure 3-13. WLAN Module Installation 1. Put module into mainboard connector (D). Refer to Figure 3-13. 2. Install and secure one (1) screw (C) to mainboard. Refer to Figure 3-13.

  • Page 104: Usb Module Removal

    USB Module Removal Prerequisite: Lower Cover Removal 1. Find USB module (F) on lower cover as shown on 2. Disconnect USB module FFC (A) from USB module connector (B) (Figure 3-15). 3. Disconnect and remove USB module FFC (A) from mainboard connector (C) (Figure 3-15).

  • Page 105: Rtc Battery Removal

    RTC Battery Removal Prerequisite: Lower Cover Removal 1. Find RTC battery (B) on mainboard as shown on 2. Using plastic tweezers, push the RTC battery through the gap in the mainboard connector (A) to release the battery (Figure 3-16). Figure 3-16. RTC Battery IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery (Figure 3-16) disposal.

  • Page 106: Bluetooth Module Removal

    Bluetooth Module Removal Prerequisite: Lower Cover Removal 1. Find Bluetooth module (E) on upper cover. Refer to 2. Disconnect Bluetooth cable (C) from mainboard connector (Figure 3-17). 3. Release the Bluetooth board (A) from the board guide (B) (Figure 3-17). Figure 3-17.

  • Page 107: Bluetooth Module Installation

    5. Disconnect Bluetooth cable (A) from Bluetooth module connector (B) (Figure 3-19). Figure 3-19. Bluetooth Module Bluetooth Module Installation 1. Connect Bluetooth cable (B) to Bluetooth module (A) (Figure 3-19). 2. Install and secure Bluetooth module (A) to upper cover. 3.

  • Page 108: Thermal Module Removal

    Thermal Module Removal Prerequisite: Lower Cover Removal 1. Find thermal module (A) on mainboard. Refer to Figure 3-11. 2. Remove the WLAN antennas from cable guides. Refer to Figure 3-14. 3. Loosen four (4) captive screws (A). Refer to Figure 3-20.

  • Page 109: Thermal Module Installation

    7. Remove thermal module from mainboard as shown in Figure 3-21. Figure 3-21. Thermal Module Thermal Module Installation IMPORTANT: Apply approved thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in position before replacing CAUTION: Use caution when applying thermal grease. Thermal grease may cause damage to the mainboard.
  • Page 110 Size Quantity Screw Type M2.5*3.0 Ni 3-26 Machine Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 111: Hdd (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal

    HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal Prerequisite: USB Module Installation 1. Find HDD module (A) on lower cover (Figure 3-22). Figure 3-22. HDD Module Location 2. Remove one (1) screw (B) from the upper cover (Figure 3-23). Figure 3-23. HDD Module Screw Location Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-27...

  • Page 112: Hdd Module Installation

    3. Remove HDD module from mainboard connector (C). Refer to 4. Remove HDD module from upper cover. 5. Remove four (4) screws (D) from HDD bracket (E) (Figure 3-24). Figure 3-24. HDD Module 6. Remove HDD bracket (B) from HDD module. HDD Module Installation 1.

  • Page 113: Mainboard Removal

    Mainboard Removal Prerequisite: Thermal Module Removal 1. Find mainboard (A) on lower cover (Figure 3-25). Figure 3-25. Mainboard Location 2. Disconnect speaker cable from mainboard connector (C) (Figure 3-25). 3. Disconnect Bluetooth cable from mainboard connector (B) (Figure 3-25). 4. Disconnect LVDS cable from mainboard connector (D) (Figure 3-25). 5.

  • Page 114: Mainboard Installation

    Figure 3-26. Mainboard IMPORTANT: Circuit boards >10 cm² have been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in Figure 3-26. Remove the Circuit board and follow local regulations for disposal. Mainboard Installation 1. Put mainboard onto upper cover 2. Install and secure one (1) screw (E) to mainboard 3.

  • Page 115: Lcd (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal

    LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Remove four (4) screws (A) from LCD hinges (Figure 3-27). Figure 3-27. LCD Hinge Screws 2. Remove the upper cover from the LCD module (Figure 3-28). Figure 3-28. LCD Module Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-31...

  • Page 116: Lcd Module Installation

    CAUTION: Make sure all cables are moved away from the device to avoid damage during removal. LCD Module Installation 1. Align LCD hinges with the hinge guides on the upper cover. 2. Install and secure four (4) screws (A). Refer to 3.

  • Page 117: Speaker Removal

    Speaker Removal Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Find speaker (A) on upper cover as shown on Figure 3-29. 2. Remove four (4) screws (B,C) from the speaker cable bracket (Figure 3-29). 3. Remove speaker bracket (D) from upper cover (Figure 3-29). Figure 3-29.

  • Page 118: Speaker Installation

    Speaker Installation 1. Put speaker cable (F) into cable guides (Figure 3-30). 2. Put speaker into the upper cover (Figure 3-30). 3. Secure speaker with two (2) captive screws (E) (Figure 3-30). 4. Install speaker bracket (D) onto upper cover. Refer to 5.

  • Page 119: Lcd Bezel Removal

    LCD Bezel Removal Prerequisite: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 1. Remove two (2) screws (A) from the LCD module (Figure 3-31). Figure 3-31. LCD Bezel 2. Lift the bottom of the bezel up releasing it from the latches (Figure 3-32). Figure 3-32.

  • Page 120: Lcd Bezel Installation

    3. Continue along the sides of the bezel until all the latches have been released (Figure 3-33). Figure 3-33. LCD Bezel 4. Lift the bezel from LCD module. LCD Bezel Installation 1. Put LCD bezel on the LCD module. Refer to Figure 3-31.

  • Page 121: Camera Module Removal

    Camera Module Removal Prerequisite: LCD Bezel Removal 1. Find the camera module (A) in the LCD module (Figure 3-34). Figure 3-34. Camera Module Location 2. Disconnect the camera cable (A) from connector (B) (Figure 3-35). NOTE: NOTE: Use care not to damage the cable. Figure 3-35.

  • Page 122: Camera Module Installation

    Camera Module Installation 1. Put camera module on the LCD module. Refer to 2. Connect the camera cable (A) to connector (B). Refer to 3. Install LCD bezel. 3-38 Figure 3-34. Figure 3-35. Machine Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 123: Lcd Panel Removal

    LCD Panel Removal Prerequisite: LCD Bezel Removal 1. Remove the six (6) screws (A) from the LCD panel (Figure 3-36). Figure 3-36. LCD Panel 2. Remove the LVDS cable (C) from the cable guides (Figure 3-37). Figure 3-37. LVDS Cable 3.

  • Page 124: Lcd Panel Installation

    LCD Panel Installation 1. Put LCD panel on the LCD cover. Refer to Figure 3-36. 2. Put LVDS cable (C) in the cable guides. Refer to Figure 3-37. 3. Install and secure six (6) screws (A) to the LCD panel. Refer to Figure 3-36.

  • Page 125: Lcd Bracket Removal

    LCD Bracket Removal Prerequisite: LCD Panel Removal 1. Remove the four (4) screws (A) (Figure 3-38). Figure 3-38. LCD Bracket 2. Remove LCD bracket from the LCD panel. LCD Bracket Installation 1. Put LCD bracket on the LCD panel (Figure 3-38). 2.

  • Page 126: Lvds Cable Removal

    LVDS Cable Removal Prerequisite: LCD Panel Removal Remove LVDS cable (A) from the adhesive on the rear of the LCD panel (Figure 3-39). Figure 3-39. LVDS Cable 2. Remove the yellow tape (B) securing the LVDS cable to the LCD panel connector (Figure 3-40).

  • Page 127: Lvds Cable Installation

    3. Starting from the top, remove the clear mylar tape (C) and disconnect the LVDS cable from the LCD panel connector (D) Figure 3-41. LVDS Cable LVDS Cable Installation 1. Put LVDS cable into the LCD panel connector (D) and secure clear mylar tape (Figure 3-41).

  • Page 128: Wlan Antenna Removal

    WLAN Antenna Removal Prerequisite: LCD Panel Removal 1. Remove black (A) and white (B) WLAN antennas. Figure 3-42. WLAN Antenna 2. Remove antenna cables from cable guides. WLAN Antenna Installation 1. Put antenna cables into cable guides. Refer to 2. Put black (A) and white (B) antennas onto LCD cover. Refer to 3.
  • Page 129 CHAPTER Troubleshooting...
  • Page 130 Introduction ......... 4-3 General Information .

  • Page 131: Introduction

    NOTE: NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended for Acer products only. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain as much detailed information as possible about the problem.

  • Page 132: Power On Issues

    Power On Issues If the system does not power on, perform the following: Figure 4-1. Power On Issue Computer Shuts Down Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following. Makes sure the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet. 2.

  • Page 133: No Display Issues

    No Display Issues If the Display does not work, perform the following: Replace LCD panel/ LCD cable Figure 4-2. No Display Issue No POST or Video If the POST or video does not appear, perform the following: 1. Make sure that internal display is selected. Switching between internal and external by pressing Fn+F5.

  • Page 134: Abnormal Video

    4. Connect the power and reboot the computer. 5. Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is by pressing Fn+F5. 6. If the POST or video appears on the external display only, refer to 7.

  • Page 135: Lcd Failure

    LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following: Figure 4-3. LCD Failure Troubleshooting...

  • Page 136: Keyboard Failure

    Keyboard Failure If the Keyboard fails, perform the following: START Keyboard FPC well connected? Keyboard OK? Replace M/B Figure 4-4. Keyboard Failure Connect it well Replace keyboard Troubleshooting...

  • Page 137: Touchpad Failure

    Touchpad Failure If the Touchpad fails, perform the following: Start Check M/B Re-assemble the T/P FFC T/P FFC to M/B Swap/Reassemble Check the T/P board or TouchPad T/P FFC Swap M/B Figure 4-5. Touchpad Failure Troubleshooting...

  • Page 138: Internal Speaker Failure

    Internal Speaker Failure If internal Speakers fail, perform the following: Figure 4-6. Internal Speaker Failure Sound Problems Perform the following, one at a time. Boot the computer. 2. Navigate to Start Control Panel Manager. Check the Device Manager to determine that: The device is properly installed There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts...
  • Page 139 NOTE: NOTE: If Speakers does not show, right-click on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 7. Select Speakers and click Configure to start Speaker Setup. Follow the on-screen prompts to configure the speakers. 8. Remove any recently installed hardware or software. 9.

  • Page 140: Microphone Failure

    Microphone Failure If internal or external Microphones fail, perform the following: Figure 4-7. Microphone Failure 1. Check that the microphone is enabled. Navigate to Start and Sound Sound and select the Recording tab. 2. Right click on the Recording tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default).

  • Page 141: Usb Failure

    USB Failure If the USB fails, perform the following: Check USB/B to M/B cable Check USB/B Swap M/B Figure 4-8. USB Failure Troubleshooting Start Re-assemble the USB/B cable to M/B Swap USB/B and USB cable 4-13...

  • Page 142: Other Functions Failure

    Other Functions Failure 1. Check if drives are functioning correctly. 2. Check if external modules are functioning correctly. 3. Change mainboard to check if current one is defective. 4-14 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 143: Intermittent Problems

    Remove power from the computer. 2. Visually check components for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive...

  • Page 144: Post Codes

    Post Codes The following are the InsydeH2O™ Functionality POST code tables. The components of the POST code table includes: SEC phase, PEI phase, DXE phase, BDS phase, CSM functions, S3 functions and ACPI functions. Table 4-2. POST Code Range Phase PostBDS InsydeH2ODDT™...
  • Page 145 Table 4-3. SEC Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) SEC_GO_TO_SECSTARTUP SEC_GO_TO_PEICORE * 3rd party relate functions – Platform dependence. Table 4-4. PEI Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) PEI_SIO_INIT PEI_CPU_REG_INIT PEI_CPU_AP_INIT* PEI_CPU_HT_RESET* PEI_PCIE_MMIO_INIT PEI_NB_REG_INIT PEI_SB_REG_INIT PEI_PCIE_TRAINING* PEI_TPM_INIT PEI_SMBUS_INIT PEI_PROGRAM_CLOCK_GEN...
  • Page 146 Table 4-4. (Continued)PEI Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) PEI_RECOVERY_START_FLASH PEI_ENTER_DXEIPL PEI_FINDING_DXE_CORE PEI_GO_TO_DXE_CORE * 3rd party relate functions – Platform dependence. Table 4-5. DXE Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) DXE_TCGDXE* DXE_SB_SPI_INIT* DXE_CF9_RESET* DXE_SB_SERIAL_GPIO_INIT* DXE_SMMACCESS* DXE_SIO_INIT* DXE_LEGACY_REGION* DXE_SB_INIT* DXE_IDENTIFY_FLASH_DEVICE*...
  • Page 147 Table 4-5. (Continued)DXE Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) DXE_RELOCATE_SMBASE DXE_FIRST_SMI DXE_VTD_INIT* DXE_BEFORE_CSM16_INIT DXE_AFTER_CSM16_INIT DXE_LOAD_ACPI_TABLE DXE_SB_DISPATCH* DXE_SB_IOTRAP_INIT* DXE_SUBCLASS_DRIVER* DXE_PPM_INIT* DXE_HECIDRV_INIT* * 3rd party relate functions – Platform dependence. Table 4-6. BDS Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) BDS_ENTER_BDS BDS_INSTALL_HOTKEY...
  • Page 148 Table 4-6. (Continued)BDS Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) BDS_START_IDE_CONTROLLER BDS_START_SATA_CONTROLLER BDS_START_ISA_ACPI_CONTROLLER BDS_START_ISA_BUS BDS_START_ISA_FDD BDS_START_ISA_SEIRAL BDS_START_IDE_BUS BDS_START_AHCI_BUS BDS_CONNECT_LEGACY_ROM BDS_ENUMERATE_ALL_BOOT_OPTION BDS_END_OF_BOOT_SELECTION BDS_ENTER_SETUP BDS_ENTER_BOOT_MANAGER BDS_BOOT_DEVICE_SELECT BDS_EFI64_SHADOW_ALL_LEGACY_RO M BDS_ACPI_S3SAVE BDS_READY_TO_BOOT_EVENT BDS_GO_LEGACY_BOOT BDS_GO_UEFI_BOOT BDS_LEGACY16_PREPARE_TO_BOOT BDS_EXIT_BOOT_SERVICES* BDS_LEGACY_BOOT_EVENT BDS_ENTER_LEGACY_16_BOOT BDS_RECOVERY_START_FLASH * 3rd party relate functions – Platform dependence. 4-20 Post Phase...
  • Page 149 Table 4-7. S3 Functions POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) S3_RESTORE_MEMORY_CONTROLLER S3_INSTALL_S3_MEMORY S3_SWITCH_STACK S3_MEMORY_CALLBACK S3_ENTER_S3_RESUME_PEIM S3_BEFORE_ACPI_BOOT_SCRIPT S3_BEFORE_RUNTIME_BOOT_SCRIPT S3_BEFORE_RELOCATE_SMM_BASE S3_BEFORE_MP_INIT S3_BEFORE_RESTORE_ACPI_CALLBACK S3_AFTER_RESTORE_ACPI_CALLBACK S3_GO_TO_FACS_WAKING_VECTOR Table 4-8. ACPI Functions POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) ASL_ENTER_S1 ASL_ENTER_S3 ASL_ENTER_S4 ASL_ENTER_S5 ASL_WAKEUP_S1 ASL_WAKEUP_S3 ASL_WAKEUP_S4 Troubleshooting Post...
  • Page 150 Table 4-9. SMM Functions POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) SMM_IDENTIFY_FLASH_DEVICE SMM SMM_SMM_PLATFORM_INIT SMM_ACPI_ENABLE_START SMM_ACPI_ENABLE_END SMM_S1_SLEEP_CALLBACK SMM_S3_SLEEP_CALLBACK SMM_S4_SLEEP_CALLBACK SMM_S5_SLEEP_CALLBACK SMM_ACPI_DISABLE_START SMM_ACPI_DISABLE_END Table 4-10. InsydeH2ODDT Debugger POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger...
  • Page 151 CHAPTER Jumper and Connector Locations...
  • Page 152 Mainboard Jumper and Connector Locations ....5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery ....5-5 Clearing Password Check .

  • Page 153: Mainboard Jumper And Connector Locations

    Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 5-1. Mainboard Top Table 5-1. Mainboard Top Item Description Card Reader Connector Touchpad Connector Jumper and Connector Locations Item Description Keyboard Connector Bluetooth Connector...
  • Page 154 Figure 5-2. Mainboard Bottom Table 5-2. Mainboard Bottom Item Description Battery Connector Mini Card Connector ODD Connector HDD Connector DC/IN Connector LCD Connector Fan Connector Item VGA Connector LAN Connector HDMI Connector USB Connector Headphone/SPDIF Connector Speaker Connector Mini Card Connector Jumper and Connector Locations Description...

  • Page 155: Clearing Password Check And Bios Recovery

    This section provides users with the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for the Aspire 4253/4253G. The machine provides one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one hot key for enabling BIOS Recovery.

  • Page 156: Clear Cmos Jumper

    Clear CMOS Jumper Figure 5-3. CMOS Jumper Table 5-3. CMOS Jumper Item 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.
  • Page 157 Steps for BIOS Recovery from USB Storage NOTE: NOTE: Prior to performing the recovery, prepare a Crisis USB key. The Crisis USB key is created by executing the Crisis Disk program on another system with Windows 7 OS. To Create a Crisis USB key, perform the following: 1.
  • Page 158 Jumper and Connector Locations...
  • Page 159 CHAPTER FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List...
  • Page 160 Exploded Diagrams ........6-4 FRU List ..........6-7 Screw List .
  • Page 161 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter provides users with a FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations for the Aspire 4253/4253G. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). NOTE:...

  • Page 162: Exploded Diagrams

    Exploded Diagrams Figure 6-1. Upper & Lower Cover Exploded Diagram Table 6-1. Upper & Lower Cover Exploded Diagram Keyboard Upper Case ODD Module USB Board HDD Module Description Acer Part No. KB.I140A.204 60.R6Z07.001 6M.RDX07.001 55.R6Z07.001 KH.16001.045 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List...
  • Page 163 Table 6-1. Upper & Lower Cover Exploded Diagram USB to Mainboard FFC Lower Case Battery Dummy Card FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Description Acer Part No. 50.R6Z07.001 60.R6Z07.007 BT.00603.111 42.PSR07.002...
  • Page 164 Figure 6-2. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6-2. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Description LCD Bezel LCD Bracket (Left) LED Panel LVDS Cable Camera LCD Bracket (Right) LCD Cover Acer Part No. 60.R6Z07.010 33.R6Z07.004 6M.RDX07.002 50.R6Z07.004 AM.21400.067 33.R6Z07.005 60.R6Z07.009 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List...

  • Page 165: Fru List

    Battery SIMPLO AS10D Li-Ion 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON ID:AS10D Battery SANYO AS10D Li-Ion 3S2P SANYO 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON new IC BQ8055 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Description Acer Part No. AP.06501.026 AP.06503.024 AP.0650A.012 AP.06501.033 AP.06503.029 AP.0650A.017 BT.00603.111...
  • Page 166 POWER CORD US 3PIN ROHS PWR CORD(ISR)1.8M 3PBLK FZ0I0008-038 PWR CORD V50CB3T3012180QD TW-110V,3P POWER CORD(SWI)1.8M 3PBLACK FZ010008-011 POWER CORD(IT) 1.8M 3PBLACK FZ010008-008 Description FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Acer Part No. NI.23600.077 NI.23600.073 NI.23600.072 NI.23600.066 BH.21100.007 BH.21100.010 BH.21100.012 BH.21100.011 55.R6Z07.001 27.TATV7.001...
  • Page 167 UPPER CASE W/ SPK,TP, TP FFC - BROWN UPPER CASE W/ SPK,TP, TP FFC - RED LOWER CASE HINGE SUPPORT BRACKET FOR UPPER CASE DUMMY CARD CPU SUPPORT BRACKET FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Description Acer Part No. 27.T48V7.001 27.TATV7.001 27.S0607.001 27.A03V7.006 50.TVM07.002 50.PSR07.001 50.R6Z07.001 60.R6Z07.001 60.R6Z07.002...
  • Page 168 ODD BEZEL - SUPER MULTI ODD BRACKET HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE HDD SEAGATE 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB ST9160314AS,9HH13C-189, Seagate(new pcb) SATA 8MB LF F/W:0001SDM1 6-10 Description FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Acer Part No. 6M.RDX07.001 KU.00801.040 KU.0080D.055 KU.0080F.014 KU.0080E.027 KU.00805.049 KU.0080D.057 KU.00807.064 KU.00801.040...
  • Page 169 HDD SEAGATE 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB ST9320310AS,9RN132-188, Cameron 320G/P SATA 8MB LF F/W:0001SDM1 HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB MK5065GSX,Capricorn BS, 320G/P SATA 8MB LF F/W:GJ001J FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Description Acer Part No. KH.16007.026 KH.16004.008 KH.16008.027 KH.25004.005 KH.25007.016 KH.25001.019 KH.25008.025 KH.25008.029...
  • Page 170 375G/P. SATA 8MB LF+HF F/W:0001SDM1 HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 750GB HTS547575A9E384, 0J15083, Jet B(4K), 375G/P SATA 8MB LF F/W:DA3872 HDD BRACKET HDD FRONT BRACKET 6-12 Description FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Acer Part No. KH.50007.010 KH.50008.017 KH.50001.017 KH.50008.021 KH.64008.004 KH.64004.001 KH.64008.005 KH.75008.009 KH.75004.001...
  • Page 171 Table 6-3. FRU List Category KEYBOARD Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 86KS Black Arabic Texture Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 87KS Black Belgium Texture Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 87KS Black Brazilian Portuguese Texture Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 87KS Black CZ/SK Texture Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 86KS...
  • Page 172 Table 6-3. FRU List Category Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 87KS Black SLO/CRO Texture Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 87KS Black Spanish Texture Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 87KS Black Sweden Texture Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 87KS Black Swiss/G Texture Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 86KS...
  • Page 173 LED LCD SAMSUNG 14" WXGA Glare LTN140AT01-G04 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 LED LCD CMI 14" WXGA Glare BT140GW01 V6 LF 220nit 8ms 600:1 LCD COVER W/ ANT - IMR BROWN FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Description Acer Part No. 60.R6Z07.010 33.R6Z07.004 33.R6Z07.005 50.R6Z07.004 AM.21400.067 AM.21400.068 AM.21400.069...
  • Page 174 V6 LF 220nit 8ms 600:1 LED LCD SAMSUNG 14" WXGA Glare LTN140AT01-G04 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 LCD COVER W/ ANT - IMR RED 6-16 Description FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Acer Part No. 60.R6Z07.010 33.R6Z07.004 33.R6Z07.005 50.R6Z07.004 AM.21400.067 AM.21400.068 AM.21400.069 6M.RDX07.002...
  • Page 175 HMT112S6TFR8C-H9 LF 128*8 0.055um Memory KINGSTON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 1GB ACR128X64D3S1333C9 LF 128*8 0.065um Memory UNIFOSA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 1GB GU672203EP0200 LF 128*8 0.065um FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Description Acer Part No. 60.R6Z07.010 33.R6Z07.004 33.R6Z07.005 50.R6Z07.004 AM.21400.067 AM.21400.068 AM.21400.069 MB.RDT06.001...
  • Page 176 Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 4GB M471B5273BH1-CF8 LF 256*8 0.055um HEATSINK THERMAL MODULE UMA 18W THERMAL MODULE DIS 18W SPEAKER SPEAKER 6-18 Description FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Acer Part No. KN.2GB07.004 KN.2GB0B.023 KN.2GB0B.026 KN.2GB0G.016 KN.2GB07.004 KN.2GB03.021 KN.2GB04.017 KN.2GB0G.018 KN.4GB0B.007 60.RDX07.001...
  • Page 177 RUBBER FOOT - REAR LOWER CASE RUBBER FOOT - F LCD RUBBER - UP LCD RUBBER - MID LCD SCREW MYLAR TP PROTECT MYLAR FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Description Acer Part No. 47.PSR07.003 47.PSR07.001 47.R6Z07.001 47.R6Z07.002 47.R6Z07.003 47.R6Z07.004 6-19...

  • Page 178: Screw List

    Table 6-4. Screw List CATEGORY SCREW M2-0.4*2-I(BNI)(NYLOK)IRON SCREW M2.0*3.0-I(BKAG)(NYLOK IRON SCREW M3*0.5+3.5I SCREW M2.5*4.0-I(NI)(NYLOK) SCREW M2.0*5-I(NI)(NYLOK) SCREW M2.0*3.95-I(BNI)(NYLOK) SCREW M2.5*6.5-I(BZN(NYLOK-RED) SCREW M2.5*4.0-I(BKAG)(NYLOK)IRON 6-20 Description FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Acer Part No. 86.W4107.002 86.ARE07.002 86.N1407.007 86.R6Z07.001 86.T23V7.010 86.R6Z07.002 86.ARE07.001 86.PSR07.001...
  • Page 179 CHAPTER Model Definition and Configuration...
  • Page 180 Acer 4255 ........

  • Page 181: Model Definition And Configuration

    Thailand 1G32Mncc AS4253-E35 Thailand 1G32Mncc AS4253-E35 Indonesia 1G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 Indonesia 1G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 Indonesia 1G32Mnkk Model Definition and Configuration Country Acer Part No LX.RDU08.001 LX.RDU0C.004 LX.RDU0C.005 LX.RDU0C.006 LX.RDU0C.007 LX.RDT08.002 LX.RDT08.003 LX.RDT0C.006 Description AS4253-E351G32Mncc EM W7ST32EMASID1 MC UMACcc_3 1*1G/320/6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1. 3C_GEc_ID21 AS4253-E351G32Mncc LINPUSAID1 UMACcc_3 1*1G/320/6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.
  • Page 182 AS4253-E35 Thailand 1G32Mnrr AS4253-E35 ACLA-Spanish 2G25Mnkk AS4253-E35 CHINA China 2G32Mncc AS4253-E35 CHINA China 2G32Mncc AS4253-E35 Indonesia 2G32Mncc Country Acer Part No LX.RDT0C.008 LX.RDT0C.009 LX.RDT0C.010 LX.RDV0C.004 LX.RDV0C.005 LX.RDV0C.006 LX.RDT0C.001 LX.RDU01.001 LX.RDU0C.008 LX.RDU01.002 Description AS4253-E351G32Mnkk LINPUSATH4 UMACkk_3 1*1G/320/BT/6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn _1.3C_GEk_ES61 AS4253-E351G32Mnkk LINPUSATH3 UMACkk_3 1*1G/320/BT/6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn...
  • Page 183 2G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 Malaysia 2G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 CHINA China 2G32Mnrr AS4253-E35 Malaysia 2G32Mnrr AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mncc Model Definition and Configuration Country Acer Part No LX.RDU0C.009 LX.RDT01.001 LX.RDT08.001 LX.RDT01.002 LX.RDT0C.011 LX.RDT01.003 LX.RDT0C.012 LX.RDV01.001 LX.RDV0C.007 LX.RDU08.002 Description AS4253-E352G32Mncc LINPUSAMY1 UMACcc_3 1*2G/320/BT/6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn _1.3C_GEc_EN11 AS4253-E352G32Mnkk EM...
  • Page 184 AS4253-E35 CHINA China 2G50Mnkk AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mnkk AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mnkk AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mnkk AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mnkk Country Acer Part No LX.RDU08.003 LX.RDU08.004 LX.RDU0C.001 LX.RDU0C.002 LX.RDU0C.003 LX.RDT0C.013 LX.RDT08.004 LX.RDT08.005 LX.RDT08.006 LX.RDT0C.003 Description AS4253-E352G50Mncc EM W7ST32EMASTH3 MC UMACcc_3 1*2G/500_L/BT/6L2.2/2R/CB_b gn_1.3C_GEc_ES61 AS4253-E352G50Mncc EM...
  • Page 185 AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mnrr AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mnrr AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mnrr AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mnrr AS4253-E35 ACLA-Spanish 3G32Mnkk Model Definition and Configuration Country Acer Part No LX.RDT0C.004 LX.RDT0C.005 LX.RDV0C.008 LX.RDV08.001 LX.RDV08.002 LX.RDV08.003 LX.RDV0C.001 LX.RDV0C.002 LX.RDV0C.003 LX.RDT02.001 Description AS4253-E352G50Mnkk LINPUSATH1 UMACkk_3 1*2G/500_L/BT/6L2.2/2R/CB_b gn_1.3C_GEk_TH51 AS4253-E352G50Mnkk LINPUSATH4 UMACkk_3 1*2G/500_L/BT/6L2.2/2R/CB_b...
  • Page 186 Thailand 1G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 Thailand 1G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 Thailand 1G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 Thailand 1G32Mnrr AS4253-E35 Thailand 1G32Mnrr AS4253-E35 Thailand 1G32Mnrr Country Acer Part No LX.RDT0C.002 LX.RDT0C.007 Acer Part No LX.RDU08.001 AMDE350B LX.RDU0C.004 AMDE350B LX.RDU0C.005 AMDE350B LX.RDU0C.006 AMDE350B LX.RDU0C.007 AMDE350B LX.RDT08.002 AMDE350B LX.RDT08.003 AMDE350B LX.RDT0C.006...
  • Page 187 2G50Mncc AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mncc AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mncc AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mncc AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mncc AS4253-E35 China 2G50Mnkk Model Definition and Configuration Acer Part No LX.RDT0C.001 AMDE350B LX.RDU01.001 AMDE350B LX.RDU0C.008 AMDE350B LX.RDU01.002 AMDE350B LX.RDU0C.009 AMDE350B LX.RDT01.001 AMDE350B LX.RDT08.001 AMDE350B LX.RDT01.002 AMDE350B LX.RDT0C.011 AMDE350B LX.RDT01.003...
  • Page 188 3G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 ACLA-Spanish 3G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 ACLA-Spanish 4G50Mnkk Table 1-3. VGA Chip, VRAM 1 Model Country AS4253-E35 Indonesia 1G32Mncc AS4253-E35 Indonesia 1G32Mncc Acer Part No LX.RDT08.004 AMDE350B LX.RDT08.005 AMDE350B LX.RDT08.006 AMDE350B LX.RDT0C.003 AMDE350B LX.RDT0C.004 AMDE350B LX.RDT0C.005 AMDE350B LX.RDV0C.008 AMDE350B LX.RDV08.001 AMDE350B LX.RDV08.002...
  • Page 189 2G32Mncc AS4253-E35 Indonesia 2G32Mncc AS4253-E35 Malaysia 2G32Mncc AS4253-E35 ACLA-Spanish 2G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 ACLA-Spanish 2G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 China 2G32Mnkk Model Definition and Configuration Acer Part No VGA Chip LX.RDU0C.005 LX.RDU0C.006 LX.RDU0C.007 LX.RDT08.002 LX.RDT08.003 LX.RDT0C.006 LX.RDT0C.008 LX.RDT0C.009 LX.RDT0C.010 LX.RDV0C.004 LX.RDV0C.005 LX.RDV0C.006 LX.RDT0C.001 LX.RDU01.001 LX.RDU0C.008 LX.RDU01.002...
  • Page 190 Thailand 2G50Mnkk AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mnkk AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mnkk AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mnkk AS4253-E35 China 2G50Mnrr AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mnrr 7-10 Acer Part No VGA Chip LX.RDT0C.011 LX.RDT01.003 LX.RDT0C.012 LX.RDV01.001 LX.RDV0C.007 LX.RDU08.002 LX.RDU08.003 LX.RDU08.004 LX.RDU0C.001 LX.RDU0C.002 LX.RDU0C.003 LX.RDT0C.013 LX.RDT08.004 LX.RDT08.005 LX.RDT08.006 LX.RDT0C.003 LX.RDT0C.004 LX.RDT0C.005...
  • Page 191 Indonesia 1G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 Indonesia 1G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 Indonesia 1G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 Thailand 1G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 Thailand 1G32Mnkk Model Definition and Configuration Acer Part No VGA Chip LX.RDV08.002 LX.RDV08.003 LX.RDV0C.001 LX.RDV0C.002 LX.RDV0C.003 LX.RDT02.001 LX.RDT0C.002 LX.RDT0C.007 Acer Part No Memory 1 LX.RDU08.001 SO1GBIII10 LX.RDU0C.004 SO1GBIII10 LX.RDU0C.005...
  • Page 192 Malaysia 2G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 China 2G32Mnrr AS4253-E35 Malaysia 2G32Mnrr AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mncc AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mncc AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mncc 7-12 Acer Part No Memory 1 LX.RDT0C.010 SO1GBIII10 LX.RDV0C.004 SO1GBIII10 LX.RDV0C.005 SO1GBIII10 LX.RDV0C.006 SO1GBIII10 LX.RDT0C.001 SO2GBIII10 LX.RDU01.001 SO2GBIII10 LX.RDU0C.008 SO2GBIII10 LX.RDU01.002 SO2GBIII10 LX.RDU0C.009 SO2GBIII10 LX.RDT01.001...
  • Page 193 2G50Mnrr AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mnrr AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mnrr AS4253-E35 ACLA-Spanish 3G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 ACLA-Spanish 3G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 ACLA-Spanish 4G50Mnkk Model Definition and Configuration Acer Part No Memory 1 LX.RDU0C.001 SO2GBIII10 LX.RDU0C.002 SO2GBIII10 LX.RDU0C.003 SO2GBIII10 LX.RDT0C.013 SO2GBIII10 LX.RDT08.004 SO2GBIII10 LX.RDT08.005 SO2GBIII10 LX.RDT08.006 SO2GBIII10 LX.RDT0C.003 SO2GBIII10 LX.RDT0C.004...
  • Page 194 AS4253-E35 Thailand 1G32Mnrr AS4253-E35 ACLA-Spanish 2G25Mnkk AS4253-E35 China 2G32Mncc AS4253-E35 China 2G32Mncc AS4253-E35 Indonesia 2G32Mncc AS4253-E35 Malaysia 2G32Mncc 7-14 Acer Part No LX.RDU08.001 NSM8XS LX.RDU0C.004 NSM8XS LX.RDU0C.005 NSM8XS LX.RDU0C.006 NSM8XS LX.RDU0C.007 NSM8XS LX.RDT08.002 NSM8XS LX.RDT08.003 NSM8XS LX.RDT0C.006 NSM8XS LX.RDT0C.008 NSM8XS LX.RDT0C.009...
  • Page 195 2G50Mncc AS4253-E35 China 2G50Mnkk AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mnkk AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mnkk AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mnkk AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mnkk Model Definition and Configuration Acer Part No LX.RDT01.001 NSM8XS LX.RDT08.001 NSM8XS LX.RDT01.002 NSM8XS LX.RDT0C.011 NSM8XS LX.RDT01.003 NSM8XS LX.RDT0C.012 NSM8XS LX.RDV01.001 NSM8XS LX.RDV0C.007 NSM8XS LX.RDU08.002 NSM8XS LX.RDU08.003...
  • Page 196 Table 1-6. Wireless LAN1, Bluetooth, NB Chipset Model Country AS4253-E35 Indonesia 1G32Mncc AS4253-E35 Indonesia 1G32Mncc AS4253-E35 Thailand 1G32Mncc AS4253-E35 Thailand 1G32Mncc AS4253-E35 Thailand 1G32Mncc 7-16 Acer Part No LX.RDT0C.004 NSM8XS LX.RDT0C.005 NSM8XS LX.RDV0C.008 NSM8XS LX.RDV08.001 NSM8XS LX.RDV08.002 NSM8XS LX.RDV08.003 NSM8XS LX.RDV0C.001 NSM8XS LX.RDV0C.002 NSM8XS LX.RDV0C.003 NSM8XS LX.RDT02.001...
  • Page 197 2G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 China 2G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 China 2G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 Indonesia 2G32Mnkk Model Definition and Configuration Wireless Acer Part No LAN1 LX.RDT08.002 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDT08.003 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDT0C.006 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDT0C.008 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDT0C.009 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDT0C.010 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDV0C.004...
  • Page 198 Thailand 2G50Mnkk AS4253-E35 China 2G50Mnrr AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mnrr AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mnrr 7-18 Wireless Acer Part No LAN1 LX.RDT0C.012 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDV01.001 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDV0C.007 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDU08.002 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDU08.003 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDU08.004 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDU0C.001...
  • Page 199 1G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 Indonesia 1G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 Thailand 1G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 Thailand 1G32Mnkk Model Definition and Configuration Wireless Acer Part No LAN1 LX.RDV08.003 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDV0C.001 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDV0C.002 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDV0C.003 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDT02.001 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDT0C.002 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDT0C.007...
  • Page 200 AS4253-E35 Malaysia 2G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 China 2G32Mnrr AS4253-E35 Malaysia 2G32Mnrr AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mncc AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mncc AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mncc 7-20 Acer Part No Battery LX.RDT0C.010 6CELL2.2 LX.RDV0C.004 6CELL2.2 LX.RDV0C.005 6CELL2.2 LX.RDV0C.006 6CELL2.2 LX.RDT0C.001 6CELL2.2 LX.RDU01.001 6CELL2.2 LX.RDU0C.008 6CELL2.2 LX.RDU01.002 6CELL2.2 LX.RDU0C.009 6CELL2.2...
  • Page 201 2G50Mnrr AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mnrr AS4253-E35 Thailand 2G50Mnrr AS4253-E35 ACLA-Spanish 3G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 ACLA-Spanish 3G32Mnkk AS4253-E35 ACLA-Spanish 4G50Mnkk Model Definition and Configuration Acer Part No Battery LX.RDU0C.001 6CELL2.2 LX.RDU0C.002 6CELL2.2 LX.RDU0C.003 6CELL2.2 LX.RDT0C.013 6CELL2.2 LX.RDT08.004 6CELL2.2 LX.RDT08.005 6CELL2.2 LX.RDT08.006 6CELL2.2 LX.RDT0C.003 6CELL2.2 LX.RDT0C.004...
  • Page 202 AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mncc AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mncc AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mncc AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnkk AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnkk 7-22 Country Acer Part No LX.RDX08.001 LX.RDX08.002 LX.RDX08.003 LX.RDX0C.001 LX.RDX0C.002 LX.RDX0C.003 LX.RDW08.001 LX.RDW08.002 Description AS4253G-E352G50Mncc EM W7ST32EMASTH1 MC SEYMOUR_XT512Ccc_3V3 1*2G/500_L/BT/6L2.2/2R/CB_b gn_1.3C_GEc_TH71 AS4253G-E352G50Mncc EM W7ST32EMASTH3 MC SEYMOUR_XT512Ccc_3V3 1*2G/500_L/BT/6L2.2/2R/CB_b...
  • Page 203 Thailand 52G50Mnrr AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnrr AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnrr AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnrr AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnrr Model Definition and Configuration Country Acer Part No LX.RDW08.003 LX.RDW0C.001 LX.RDW0C.002 LX.RDW0C.003 LX.RDY08.001 LX.RDY08.002 LX.RDY08.003 LX.RDY0C.001 LX.RDY0C.002 Description AS4253G-E352G50Mnkk EM W7ST32EMASTH4 MC SEYMOUR_XT512Ckk_3V3 1*2G/500_L/BT/6L2.2/2R/CB_b gn_1.3C_GEk_ES61 AS4253G-E352G50Mnkk...
  • Page 204 52G50Mncc AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mncc AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mncc AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnkk AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnkk AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnkk 7-24 Country Acer Part No LX.RDY0C.003 LX.RDX0C.004 LX.RDW0C.004 LX.RDY0C.004 Acer Part No LX.RDX08.001 AMDE350B LX.RDX08.002 AMDE350B LX.RDX08.003 AMDE350B LX.RDX0C.001 AMDE350B LX.RDX0C.002 AMDE350B LX.RDX0C.003 AMDE350B LX.RDW08.001...
  • Page 205 52G50Mncc AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mncc AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mncc AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mncc AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mncc AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mncc Model Definition and Configuration Acer Part No LX.RDW0C.001 AMDE350B LX.RDW0C.002 AMDE350B LX.RDW0C.003 AMDE350B LX.RDY08.001 AMDE350B LX.RDY08.002 AMDE350B LX.RDY08.003 AMDE350B LX.RDY0C.001 AMDE350B LX.RDY0C.002 AMDE350B LX.RDY0C.003 AMDE350B LX.RDX0C.004...
  • Page 206 Philippines 52G64Mnrr Table 1-11. Memory 1, Memory 2, HDD 1 Model Country AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mncc AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mncc AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mncc 7-26 Acer Part No VGA Chip LX.RDW08.001 SEYMOUR_XT LX.RDW08.002 SEYMOUR_XT LX.RDW08.003 SEYMOUR_XT LX.RDW0C.001 SEYMOUR_XT LX.RDW0C.002 SEYMOUR_XT LX.RDW0C.003 SEYMOUR_XT LX.RDY08.001 SEYMOUR_XT LX.RDY08.002...
  • Page 207 52G50Mnrr AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnrr AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnrr AS4253G-E3 Philippines 52G64Mncc AS4253G-E3 Philippines 52G64Mnkk AS4253G-E3 Philippines 52G64Mnrr Model Definition and Configuration Acer Part No Memory 1 LX.RDX0C.001 SO2GBIII10 LX.RDX0C.002 SO2GBIII10 LX.RDX0C.003 SO2GBIII10 LX.RDW08.001 SO2GBIII10 LX.RDW08.002 SO2GBIII10 LX.RDW08.003 SO2GBIII10 LX.RDW0C.001 SO2GBIII10 LX.RDW0C.002 SO2GBIII10 LX.RDW0C.003...
  • Page 208 AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnrr AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnrr AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnrr AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnrr AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnrr AS4253G-E3 Philippines 52G64Mncc 7-28 Acer Part No LX.RDX08.001 NSM8XS LX.RDX08.002 NSM8XS LX.RDX08.003 NSM8XS LX.RDX0C.001 NSM8XS LX.RDX0C.002 NSM8XS LX.RDX0C.003 NSM8XS LX.RDW08.001 NSM8XS LX.RDW08.002 NSM8XS LX.RDW08.003 NSM8XS LX.RDW0C.001...
  • Page 209 AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnkk AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnrr AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnrr AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnrr Model Definition and Configuration Acer Part No LX.RDW0C.004 NSM8XS LX.RDY0C.004 NSM8XS Wireless Acer Part No LAN1 LX.RDX08.001 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDX08.002 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDX08.003 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDX0C.001...
  • Page 210 Thailand 52G50Mnkk AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnkk AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnkk AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnkk 7-30 Wireless Acer Part No LAN1 LX.RDY0C.001 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDY0C.002 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDY0C.003 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDX0C.004 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDW0C.004 3rd WiFi 2x2 LX.RDY0C.004 3rd WiFi 2x2...
  • Page 211 52G50Mnrr AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnrr AS4253G-E3 Thailand 52G50Mnrr AS4253G-E3 Philippines 52G64Mncc AS4253G-E3 Philippines 52G64Mnkk AS4253G-E3 Philippines 52G64Mnrr Model Definition and Configuration Acer Part No Battery LX.RDW0C.003 6CELL2.2 LX.RDY08.001 6CELL2.2 LX.RDY08.002 6CELL2.2 LX.RDY08.003 6CELL2.2 LX.RDY0C.001 6CELL2.2 LX.RDY0C.002 6CELL2.2 LX.RDY0C.003 6CELL2.2 LX.RDX0C.004 6CELL2.2 LX.RDW0C.004...
  • Page 212 7-32 Model Definition and Configuration...
  • Page 213 CHAPTER Test Compatible Components...
  • Page 214 Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test ....8-4...

  • Page 215: Test Compatible Components

    Test Compatible Components This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows 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 4253/4253G.

  • Page 216: Microsoft Windows

    COMMON ID:AS10D73 Battery SIMPLO AS10D Li-Ion 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON ID:AS10D Battery SAMSUNG AS10D Li-Ion 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON ID:AS10D61 Test Compatible Components Acer Part No. AP.06503.029 AP.06501.033 AP.0650A.017 LZ.21000.086 BT.00604.049 BT.00605.062 BT.00603.124 BT.00607.125 BT.00607.126...
  • Page 217 320GB Capricorn BS,MK3265GSX SATA 8MB LF F/W:GJ002J HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB MK5065GSX,Capricorn BS, 320G/P SATA 8MB LF F/W:GJ002J HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 640GB MK6465GSX,Capricorn BS,320G/P SATA 8MB LF F/W:GJ002J Acer Part No. BH.21100.012 BH.21100.010 BH.21100.011 BH.21100.007 AM.21400.069 AM.21400.067 AM.21400.068 CR.21500.030 KC.C0002.500...
  • Page 218 HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB HTS545050B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F/W:C60F Disk imbalance criteria = 0.014g-cm HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 750GB HTS547575A9E384, 0J15083, Jet B, 375G/P SATA 8MB LF F/W:DA3872 Test Compatible Components Acer Part No. KH.75004.001 KH.25008.029 KH.32008.022 KH.50008.021 KH.64008.005 KH.750B8.009 KH.25007.016 KH.32007.008 KH.32007.012...
  • Page 219 SATA 8MB LF F/W:0001SDM1 HDD SEAGATE 2.5" 5400rpm 750GB ST9750423AS,9ZW14G-188, Desaru5, 375G/P. SATA 8MB LF+HF F/W:0001SDM1 Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T Internal 14 Standard Black Y2010 Acer Legend Texture Atheros AR8151L LED LCD CMI 14" WXGA Glare BT140GW01 V6 LF 220nit 8ms 600:1 LED LCD SAMSUNG 14"...
  • Page 220 0.065um AMD NB Chipset A50M ODD PLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X DS-8A5SH LF+HF W/O bezel SATA With TI + Rohm Solution (HF + Windows 7) Test Compatible Components Acer Part No. KN.4GB03.005 KN.1GB0H.017 KN.1GB00.003 KN.2GB0G.018 KN.2GB04.017 KN.1GB0B.035 KN.2GB00.001 KN.2GB0B.030...
  • Page 221 UMA (AMD) VGA Chip AMD SEYMOUR_XT 40nm 29mm*29mm M2 package 512M-DDR3 64*16*4 VRAM HYNIX Graphic DDRIII 800 1Gb H5TQ1G63BFR-12C LF VRAM HYNIX Graphic DDRIII 900 1Gb H5TQ1G63DFR-11C LF 64*16 46nm Acer Part No. KU.00807.070 KU.00807.075 KU.00801.040 KU.00805.049 KU.0080D.057 KU.0080D.055 KI.22800.011 SR.23900.001 KI.23200.154...
  • Page 222 2x2 BGN (HM) WN6603AH Foxconn Wireless LAN Broadcomm 43225 2x2 BGN (HM) T77H103.00 Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB97 2x2 BGN (HM) Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB95BG (HM) T77H121.10 Test Compatible Components Acer Part No. VR.1GB0B.008 KI.23300.014 LZ.23500.006 NI.23600.073 NI.23600.066 NI.23600.072 NI.23600.077...
  • Page 223 CHAPTER Online Support Information...
  • Page 224 Introduction ......... 9-3...

  • Page 225: Online Support Information

    This section describes online technical support services available to help users repair their Acer Systems. For distributors, dealers, ASP or TPM, please refer the technical queries to a local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website.
  • Page 226 Online Support Information...

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