Acer Aspire 5242 Series Manuals

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Acer Aspire 5242 Series Service Manual

Acer Aspire 5242 Series Service Manual (307 pages)

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 22.98 MB

Table of Contents

Revision History
2
Conventions
4
Table of Contents
7
System Specifications

9
- Features
  9
  - Display and Graphics
    10
  - Special Keys and Controls
    10
  - Storage Subsystem
    10
  - Dimension and Weight
    11
    
    Environment
    11
    
    I/O Ports
    11
  - Platform
    9
  - System Memory
    9
- System Block Diagram
  12
- Your Acer Notebook Tour
  15
  - Front View
    15
  - Closed Front View
    16
  - Left View
    17
  - Rear View
    18
  - Right View
    18
  - Bottom View
    19
  - Easy-Launch Buttons
    20
  - Indicators
    20
  - Touchpad Basics (with Two-Click Buttons)
    20
- Using the Keyboard
  21
  - Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
    21
  - Windows Keys
    22
  - Hot Keys
    23
  - Special Key (Only for Certain Models)
    24
    
    The Euro Symbol
    24
    
    The US Dollar Sign
    24
- Using the System Utilities
  25
  - Acer Gridvista (Dual-Display Compatible)
    25
  - Acergridvista Is Simple to Set up
    25
  - Bios
    27
  - CPU Fan True Value Table
    27
- Hardware Specifications and Configurations
  27
  - LAN Module
    28
  - Memory Combinations
    28
  - Bluetooth Interface
    29
  - Hard Disk Drive Interface
    29
  - Wireless Module 802.11B/G/N
    29
  - Optical Disc Drive
    30
  - Blu-Ray Disc Drive
    31
System Utilities

35
- BIOS Setup Utility
  35
  - Navigating the BIOS Utility
    36
  - Information
    37
    
    Intel CPU
    37
    
    Amd Cpu
    37
  - Main
    39
  - Security
    41
    
    Setting a Password
    42
    
    Removing a Password
    43
    
    Changing a Password
    43
  - Boot
    45
  - Exit
    46
- BIOS Flash Utility
  47
- Remove HDD Password
  48
Machine Disassembly and Replacement

49
- Disassembly Requirements
  49
- General Information
  50
  - Pre-Disassembly Instructions
    50
  - Disassembly Process
    50
- External Module Disassembly Process
  51
  - External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
    51
  - Screw List
    51
  - Removing the Battery Pack
    52
  - Removing the SD Dummy Card
    53
  - Removing the DIMM Module
    54
  - Removing the Back Cover
    55
  - Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
    56
  - Removing the WLAN Modules
    59
  - Removing the Optical Drive Module
    61
- Main Unit Disassembly Process
  63
- LCD Module Disassembly Process
  91
Troubleshooting

103
- System Check Procedures
  104
  - External Diskette Drive Check
    104
  - External CD-ROM Drive Check
    104
  - Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
    104
  - Memory Check
    105
  - Power System Check
    105
    
    Check the Power Adapter
    105
    
    Check the Battery Pack
    106
  - Touchpad Check
    106
- Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
  106
- Index of Error Messages
  107
  - Error Code List
    107
  - Error Message List
    107
- Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes
  110
- Index of Symptom-To-FRU Error Message
  115
  - LCD-Related Symptoms
    115
  - Indicator-Related Symptoms
    115
  - Power-Related Symptoms
    115
  - Modem-Related Symptoms
    118
- Intermittent Problems
  119
- Undetermined Problems
  120
Connector Locations

121
- Main Board
  121
- Top View
  121
- Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery
  123
  - Hardware Gap Position on the Main Board
    123
  - Hardware Open Gap Description
    123
  - Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check
    124
  - BIOS Recovery Boot Block
    125
  - BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk
    125
    
    BIOS Recovery Hotkey
    125
    
    Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk
    125
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

129
- Exploded Diagram
  130
- FRU List
  131
Model Definition and Configuration

222
Test Compatible Components

299
- Microsoft Windows Environment Test
  300
Online Support Information

303
Index

305

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