Acer 7736 User Manual

Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 SeriesAspire 7540 SeriesService Guide

2 Chapter 1• Screen resolution supportFor UMA models: 640x480, 720x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x480, 1024x600, 1024x768, 1152x864, 1280x600, 1280x720,

92 Chapter 4No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST.Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correc

Chapter 4 93Phoenix BIOS Beep CodesCode Beeps POST Routine Description02h Verify Real Mode03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)04h Get CPU type06h

94 Chapter 43Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values42h Initialize interrupt vectors45h POST devic

Chapter 4 9582h Detect and install external RS232 ports83h Configure non-MCD IDE controllers84h Detect and install external parallel ports85h Initiali

96 Chapter 4B9h Prepare BootBAh Initialize DMI parametersBBh Initialize PnP Option ROMsBCh Clear parity checkersBDh Display MultiBoot menuBEh Clear sc

Chapter 4 97Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in SequenceLCD backlight doesn't workLCD is too darkL

98 Chapter 4The system doesn’t power-off. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 87. Hold and press the power

Chapter 4 99The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode.See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 26.Hard disk connection boardHard disk driveSystem bo

100 Chapter 4NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 102.Modem-Relate

Chapter 4 101Intermittent ProblemsIntermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defe

Chapter 1 3• Modem (RJ-11) port• DC-in jack for AC adapterEnvironment• Temperature:• Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C• Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C• Humidit

102 Chapter 4Undetermined ProblemsThe diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whe

Chapter 5 103Main Board Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 and 7540 Top View No. Code Connector1LCD1 LCD cable connector2SPKR_L1 Left speaker cable connector3MI

104 Chapter 5Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 and 7540 Bottom View No. Code Connector1 BAT1 Battery connector2 CPU1 CPU socket3 FAN1 Heatsink fan cable connec

Chapter 5 105Clearing Password Check and BIOS RecoveryThis section provides the standard operating procedures for clearing the password and BIOS recov

106 Chapter 5. Gap name in Aspire 7540 Series is G106. Steps for Clearing BIOS Password CheckIf the user sets the BIOS Password (Supervisor Passwor

Chapter 5 107BIOS Recovery by Crisis DiskBIOS Recovery Boot Block:BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of the BIOS. It is used to boot up the s

108 Chapter 53. Decompress the Crisis Package Source. Select WINCRIS.EXE and then select Run as administrator under Vista. 4. Keep the default set

Chapter 5 1096. The Crisis Disk will be created after a few seconds. 7. Press No if you do not want to create another Crisis Disk.

110 Chapter 58. Reconnect the USB removable storage device and check if it contains the 3 files shown in the following figure.

Chapter 6 111This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 and Aspire 7540 Series

4 Chapter 1System Block DiagramFor Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series:

112 Chapter 6Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series and Aspire 7540 Series Exploded Diagram

Chapter 6 113Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series FRU List1. ACER_ASPIRE 7336 UMACBK_JV71_MV (NO: 91.4FX01.004G ) Category No. Part Name Acer Part No.ADAPT

114 Chapter 6CABLES 1 CORD JAPAN 7A 125V 2P BK 27.01518.5511 CORD DENMARK 2.5A 250V 3P BK 27.01518.5611 CORD 10A 250V 3P DENMARK BK 27.01518.6711 CORD

Chapter 6 115CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY2 ASSY 60 LCD BEZEL JV71 TBD2 ASSY 60 LCD PANEL JV71(1+1) TBD1 ASSY JV71 TP BRKT TBD1 ASSY JV71 AMD MIDDLE COV

116 Chapter 6KEYBOARD 1 KB MP-09B26GB-442 UK 104 AC7T KB.I170A.0551 KB NSK-ALA0U UK 104KEY AC7T KB.I170A.0551 KB NSK-ALA1D US-IN 103KEY AC7T KB.I170A.

Chapter 6 117KEYBOARD 1 KB NSK-ALA1F SLOVE 104KEY AC7T KB.I170A.0491 KB MP-09B26SA-442 SLO 104 AC7T KB.I170A.0491 KB NSK-ALA0S SPANI 104KEY AC7T KB.I1

118 Chapter 62. ACER_ASPIRE 7736G N10MGS512CFBK V3_JV71_MV (NO: 91.4FX01.001G ) SCREWS 1 ISO M2.5X6(H=0.7~0.8MM) 86.00E12.5361 M2.5*L10 BLACK ZN 86.0

Chapter 6 1191 USB BOARD TBD1 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 512AN_HMWG SHIRLEY PEAK 5100 MM#895373KI.SPH01.0031 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 512AG_MMWG SHIRLEY PEAK 5100 M

120 Chapter 6CABLES 1 POWER CORD 7A 125V 2PIN JAPAN 27.03518.1611 TOUCHPAD BOARD CABLE TBD1 TOUCHPAD BOARD CABLE TBD1 USB BOARD CABLE TBD1 USB BOARD C

Chapter 6 121HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE 1 HDD MODULE 160GB 5400RPM SATA2 HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA HGST PANTHER-B PANTHER-B HTS545016B9A300 F/W:C60FKH.16007.024

Chapter 1 5For Aspire 7540 Series:

122 Chapter 6KEYBOARD 1 KEYBOARD 103KEYS NSK-ALA0J AC7T JV50 INTERNAL 17 STANDARD BLACK TEXTURE TAIWANKB.I170A.0361 KEYBOARD 104KEYS NSK-ALA0J AC7T JV

Chapter 6 123KEYBOARD 1 KEYBOARD 104KEYS NSK-ALA0J AC7T JV50 INTERNAL 17 STANDARD BLACK TEXTURE PORTUGALKB.I170A.0471 KEYBOARD 103KEYS NSK-ALA0J AC7T

124 Chapter 6LCD 1 LED LCD MODULE 17.3" WXGA GLARE IMR BLUE W/ANTENNA*2&CAMERA 0.3M2 LED LCD LPL 17.3" WXGA+ GLARE LP173WD1-TLA1 LF 220N

Chapter 6 1253. ACER_ASPIRE 7736ZG N10MGS512Cbk V3_JV71_MV (NO: S2.PJA02.002 ) Category No. Part Name Acer Part No.ADAPTER 1 ADP 65W 19V 3P HP-A065

126 Chapter 6CABLES 1 C.A. USB JV71(WANSH) TBD1 C.A. USB JV71(HT) TBD1C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71 TBD1 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71(WANSH) TBD1 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71(HT)

Chapter 6 127CAMERA 2 CAMERA 0.3M CN0314-SN30-OV03-5 57.N4401.0012 CAMERA 0.3M CNF701721004973L 57.W9401.001CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY2 ASSY 60 LCD B

128 Chapter 6HEATSINK 1 ASSY THERMAL JV71 MV DIS FCVF TBD1 ASSY THERMAL JV71 MV DIS FOXS TBDKEYBOARD 1 KB MP-09B23U4-442 USI 103 AC7T KB.I170A.0561 KB

Chapter 6 129KEYBOARD 1 KB NSK-ALA0W SWEDI 104KEY AC7T KB.I170A.0511 KB MP-09B26S0-442 SWE 104 AC7T KB.I170A.0511 KB NSK-ALA00 SWISS 104KEY AC7T KB.I1

130 Chapter 6SCREWS 1 ISO M2.5X6(H=0.7~0.8MM) 86.00E12.5361 M2.5*L10 BLACK ZN 86.00F84.73A1 M2.5*L5 BLACK ZN+NYLOK 86.TK501.0011 SCRW M2.5XL4 D4.5 T0.

Chapter 6 131Aspire 7540 Series FRU List1. ACER_ASPIRE 77540 UMACBK_JV71_TR (NO:91.4FP01.003G) Category No. Part Name Acer Part No.ADAPTER 1 ADP 65W

6 Chapter 1Your Acer Notebook tourAfter knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.Front View# Icon Item Description1 Ac

132 Chapter 6CABLES 1 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71 TBD1 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71(WANSH) TBD1 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71(HT) TBD2 C.A. LCD JV71(MEC) TBD2 C.A. LCD JV71(WANS

Chapter 6 133CAMERA 2 CAMERA 0.3M CNF701721004973L 57.W9401.0012 CAMERA 0.3M CN0314-SN30-OV03-5 57.N4401.001CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY2 ASSY 60 HDD J

134 Chapter 6HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE 1 HDD N160GB5.4KS FOR JV71_TR2 HDD 160GB HGST HTS545016B9A300 KH.16007.0242 HDD 160GB WD WD1600BEVT-22ZCT0 KH.16008.0

Chapter 6 135KEYBOARD 1 KB MP-09B26HU-442 HUN 104 AC7T KB.I170A.0421 KB NSK-ALA0E ITALI 104KEY AC7T KB.I170A.0431 KB MP-09B26I0-442 ITA 104 AC7T KB.I1

136 Chapter 6MEMORY 1 SODIMM 1G HYMP112S64CP6-Y5 KN.1GB0G.0121 SODIMM 1G NT1GT64UH8D0FN-AD KN.1GB03.0251 SODIMM 1G M470T2864QZ3-CE6 KN.1GB0B.0161 SODI

Chapter 6 1372. ACER_ASPIRE 7540G M92XT512CFBK_V3_JV71_TR (NO: S2.PJC02.002) Category No. Part Name Acer Part No.ADAPTER 1 ADP 90W 19V 3P HP-A0904A3

138 Chapter 6CABLES 1 CORD UK 2.5A 250V 3P BK 27.01518.5411 CORD 5A 250V 3P UK BK 27.03118.0011 CORD JAPAN 7A 125V 2P BK 27.01518.5511 CORD DENMARK 2.

Chapter 6 139CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY1 ASSY JV71 TP BRKT TBD1 SD DUMMY CARD MYALL2 42.TKJ01.0011 ASSY JV71 AMD MIDDLE COVER TBD1 ASSY JV71_HDD_DOR

140 Chapter 6HEATSINK 1 ASSY THERMAL JV71 TR DIS FOXS TBD1 ASSY THERMAL JV71 TR DIS FCVF TBDKEYBOARD 1 KB NSK-ALA1D US-IN 103KEY AC7T KB.I170A.0561 KB

Chapter 6 141KEYBOARD 1 KB NSK-ALA1F SLOVE 104KEY AC7T KB.I170A.0491 KB MP-09B26SA-442 SLO 104 AC7T KB.I170A.0491 KB NSK-ALA0S SPANI 104KEY AC7T KB.I1

Chapter 1 7Closed Front View4 Wireless LAN communication button/indicatorEnables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of wireless

142 Chapter 6SCREWS 1 ISO M2.5X6(H=0.7~0.8MM) 86.00E12.5361 M2.5*L10 BLACK ZN 86.00F84.73A1 M2.5*L5 BLACK ZN+NYLOK 86.TK501.0011 SCRW M2.5XL4 D4.5 T0.

Appendix A 143Model Definition and ConfigurationAppendix A

144 Appendix AAspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series Model RO Country Acer Part No Description CPU LCDVGA ChipVRAM 1Memory 1/Memory 2HDD 1(GB) ODDCard ReaderW

Appendix A 145AS7736G-884G50BnWW GCTWN S2.PHU02.001AS7736G-884G50Bn W7HP64AWW1 MC N10MGS512Cbk_V3 2*2G/500_L/BT/6L2.2/5R/CB_n2_0.3D_HG_ES61C2DP8800 NL

146 Appendix AAS7736G-664G25MnEMEA South Africa LX.PHU02.055AS7736G-664G25Mn EM W7HP64EMATZA1 MC N10MGS512Cbk_V3 2*2G/250/6L2.2/5R/CB_n2_0.3D_HG_ES81C

Appendix A 147AS7736G-664G25MnEMEA Austria LX.PHU02.074AS7736G-664G25Mn W7HP64ATAT1 MC N10MGS512Cbk_V3 2*2G/250/6L2.2/5R/CB_n2_0.3D_HG_DE61C2DT6600 NL

148 Appendix AAS7736G-744G50MnEMEASerbia/MacedoniaLX.PHU02.016AS7736G-744G50Mn EM W7HP64ATCS1 MC N10MGS512Cbk_V3 2*2G/500_L/6L2.2/5R/CB_n2_0.3D_HG_SL1

Appendix A 149AS7736G-744G50MnEMEA Sweden LX.PHU02.033AS7736G-744G50Mn W7HP64ATSE1 MC N10MGS512Cbk_V3 2*2G/500_L/6L2.2/5R/CB_n2_0.3D_HG_FI11C2DP7450 N

150 Appendix AAS7736ZG-434G50MnEMEAEastern EuropeLX.PJA02.136AS7736ZG-434G50Mn W7HP64ATEU7 MC N10MGS512Cbk_V3 2*2G/500_L/BT/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_SL

Appendix A 151AS7736ZG-433G25MiEMEA Russia LX.PJA02.089AS7736ZG-433G25Mi W7HP64RUATRU1 MC N10MGS512Cbk_V3 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_RU11PMDT430

8 Chapter 1Left View# Icon Item Description1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.2 Ethernet (RJ-45) portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based net

152 Appendix AAS7736ZG-433G25MnEMEA Cyprus LX.PJA02.109AS7736ZG-433G25Mn W7HP64ATCY1 MC N10MGS512Cbk_V3 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ES61PMDT4300

Appendix A 153AS7736ZG-433G25MnEMEA Poland LX.PJA02.126AS7736ZG-433G25Mn W7HP64ATPL1 MC N10MGS512Cbk_V3 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_PL11PMDT4300

154 Appendix AAS7736ZG-434G50MnEMEA South Africa LX.PJA02.057AS7736ZG-434G50Mn EM W7HP64EMATZA2 MC N10MGS512Cbk_V3 2*2G/500_L/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_

Appendix A 155AS7736ZG-434G50MnEMEA Norway LX.PJA02.086AS7736ZG-434G50Mn W7HP64ATNO3 MC N10MGS512Cbk_V3 2*2G/500_L/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ENS1PMDT430

156 Appendix AAS7736ZG-434G50MnEMEA Middle East LX.PJA02.014AS7736ZG-434G50Mn EM W7HP64EMATME4 MC N10MGS512Cbk_V3 2*2G/500_L/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_R

Appendix A 157AS7736ZG-434G50MnEMEAEastern EuropeLX.PJA02.029AS7736ZG-434G50Mn W7HP64ATEU7 MC N10MGS512Cbk_V3 2*2G/500_L/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ENQ1P

158 Appendix AAS7736ZG-434G32MnEMEAEastern EuropeLX.PJA0C.002AS7736ZG-434G32Mn LINPUSAEU7 N10MGS512Cbk_V3 2*2G/320/BT/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ENQ1PMDT

Appendix A 159AS7736Z-433G25MnEMEA Algeria LX.PJB02.051AS7736Z-433G25Mn EM W7HP64EMATDZ1 MC UMACbk 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ES81PMDT4300 NLED

160 Appendix AAS7736Z-433G25MnEMEA Sweden LX.PJB02.066AS7736Z-433G25Mn W7HP64ATSE1 MC UMACbk 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_FI11PMDT4300 NLED17.3WX

161 Appendix AAS7736Z-433G25MnEMEA Holland LX.PJB02.090AS7736Z-433G25Mn W7HP64ATNL1 MC UMACbk 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HGL11PMDT4300 NLED17.3WXG

Chapter 1 9Right ViewRear View# Icon Item Description1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.2 Optical disk access indicatorLights

Appendix A 162AS7736Z-433G32MnEMEA Ukraine LX.PJB02.018AS7736Z-433G32Mn W7HP64RUATUK1 MC UMACbk 2G+1G/320/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_RU61PMDT4300 NLED17.

163 Appendix AAS7736Z-433G32MnEMEA Denmark LX.PJB02.044AS7736Z-433G32Mn W7HP64ATDK1 MC UMACbk 2G+1G/320/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_NO11PMDT4300 NLED17.3W

Appendix A 164AS7736-664G50MnPA Canada LX.PHZ02.002AS7736-664G50Mn W7HP64ATCA2 MC UMACbk 2*2G/500_L/6L2.2/5R/CB_n2_0.3D_HG_FR81C2DT6600 NLED17.3WXGA+G

165 Appendix AAspire 7540 SeriesModel RO Country Acer Part No Description CPU LCDVGA ChipVRAM 1Memory 1/Memory 2HDD 1(GB)ODD Card ReaderWireless LAN1B

Appendix A 166AS7540G-304G50MnEMEA Poland LX.PJC02.021AS7540G-304G50Mn W7HP64ATPL1 MC M92XT512Cbk_V3 2*2G/500_L/8L2.4/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_PL11AAM300NLED

167 Appendix AAS7540G-304G50MnEMEALuxembourgLX.PJC02.038AS7540G-304G50Mn W7HP64ATLU3 MC M92XT512Cbk_V3 2*2G/500_L/8L2.4/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_IT41AAM300NL

Appendix A 168AS7540G-304G50MnEMEASouth AfricaLX.PJC02.018AS7540G-304G50Mn EM W7HP64EMATZA1 MC M92XT512Cbk_V3 2*2G/500_L/8L2.4/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ES81A

169 Appendix AAS7540G-602G25MnAAP Vietnam LX.PJC0C.010AS7540G-602G25Mn LINPUSAVN1 M92XT512Cbk_V3 1*2G/250/BT/8L2.4/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN11ATUM 600NLED1

Appendix A 170AS7540-322G32Mn WW WW S2.PJD02.002AS7540-322G32Mn W7HP64AWW1 MC UMACbk 2*1G/320/BT/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ES62AAM320NLED17.3WXGA+GUMA N

Appendix B 171This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under

10 Chapter 1Bottom ViewIndicatorsThe computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is

172 Appendix BMicrosoft® Windows® Vista Environment TestItem SpecificationCRT Port TestCRT Monitor Acer 211c 21”, ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19”

Appendix B 173PCMCIA TestLAN/Modem Card TDK CardBus Ethernet 10/100 32-Bit CBE-10/100BTXStorage Card Hitachi Microdrive 4G1394 Card Buffalo 1394 Inter

174 Appendix B

Appendix C 175This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems.If you are a distributor, dealer

176 Appendix C

177AAFLASH Utility 39antennasremoving 84Audio 23BBack coverremoving 46battery packremoving 45BIOS 19vendor 19Version 19BIOS Recovery 105BIOS Recovery

178US dollar 15Keyboard 13, 25removing 60Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 86LLaunch boardremoving 71LCD bezelremoving 78LCD Bracketsremoving 8

Chapter 1 11Easy-Launch ButtonsLocated on the left of the keyboard are the application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are

IIRevision HistoryPlease refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 and Aspire 7540 Series service guide.Date Chapter Up

12 Chapter 1Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons)The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two-click buttons.• Move your finger acr

Chapter 1 13Using the KeyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special ke

14 Chapter 1Windows KeysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Key DescriptionWindows keyPressed alone, this key has the sa

Chapter 1 15Hot KeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness, volume output a

16 Chapter 1Windows Mobility CenterThe Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quick

Chapter 1 17Using the System UtilitiesAcer Bio-Protection (only for certain models)Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerp

18 Chapter 1Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.To enable the dual monitor feature of the n

Chapter 1 19Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessorThrottling 50%: On= 99 C; OFF=93 COS shut down at 105 C; H/W shot down at 110 .C Item S

20 Chapter 1 NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On a

Chapter 1 21Wireless Module 802.11b/g/nItem SpecificationChipset Aspire 7736 series: Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373;Lan Intel W

IIICopyrightCopyright © 2009 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, store

22 Chapter 1Applicable disc format Applicable disc formatCD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-textDVD:

Chapter 1 23Applicable disc format Applicable disc formatCD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-textDVD:

24 Chapter 1Video MemoryItem SpecificationChipset Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset*• Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Ch

Chapter 1 25 Audio Codec Realtek ALC888sKeyboardItem SpecificationKeyboard controller Winbond WPCE773Total number of keypads 103-/104-/107-key keyboar

26 Chapter 1Output 19V, 65W/90WSystem Power ManagementACPI mode Power ManagementMech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off completely.Sof

Chapter 2 27BIOS Setup UtilityThe BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System).Y

28 Chapter 2Navigating the BIOS UtilityThere are five menu options: Information, Main, Security, Boot, and Exit.Follow these instructions:• To choose

Chapter 2 29InformationThe Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Aspire 7540 Ser

30 Chapter 2Parameter DescriptionCPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system.CPU Speed This field shows the speed of the CPU.IDE0 M

Chapter 2 31MainThe Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery.Aspire 7736/773

IVConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual:SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.NOTE Gives bits and piece

32 Chapter 2The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.NOTE: The s

Chapter 2 33SecurityThe Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.NOTE: Please refer to

34 Chapter 2The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.NOTE: When

Chapter 2 351. Use the up/down keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box appears:2. Type t

36 Chapter 2If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.

Chapter 2 37BootThis menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the diskette dri

38 Chapter 2ExitThe Exit screen contains parameters that confirmed or discard the changes made to the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility.The table b

Chapter 2 39BIOS Flash UtilityThe BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:• New versions of system programs• New features or

40 Chapter 2Remove HDD PasswordThis section teaches you how to remove HDD password:Remove HDD Password:• If you key in the wrong HDD password thrice,

Chapter 3 41This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.Disassembly

VPrefaceBefore using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.1. This Service Guide provides you wi

42 Chapter 3General InformationPre-disassembly InstructionsBefore proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:1. Tu

Chapter 3 43External Module Disassembly ProcessExternal Modules Disassembly FlowchartThe flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the ent

44 Chapter 3Removing the SD Dummy Card1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it.2. Pull it out from the slot.

Chapter 3 45Removing the Battery Pack1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.2. Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3. Slide the

46 Chapter 3Removing the Back Cover1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.3. Remove the four scr

Chapter 3 475. Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the back cover. 6. Carefully lift and remove the back cover.

48 Chapter 3Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.3. See “Re

Chapter 3 496. Lift the HDD module and remove it from the HDD bay. NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy obje

50 Chapter 3Removing the Wireless LAN Card1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.3. See “Removin

Chapter 3 517. Release the wireless LAN card from its connector and detach the card. Removing the DIMM Module1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on pa

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52 Chapter 3Removing the Heatsink ModuleNOTE: There are two version of heatsink module. For this section, we are going to use the Discrete model. The

Chapter 3 538. Loosen the six screws securing the heatsink module in the order shown.NOTE: For the UMA model, loosen the four screws securing the heat

54 Chapter 3Removing the CPU NOTE: Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series uses the Intel® processor, while Aspire 7540 Series uses the AMD® processor. But the

Chapter 3 55NOTE: When installing the CPU, make sure to install the CPU with Pin 1 at the corner as shown. Removing the Optical Drive Module1. See “Re

56 Chapter 310. Slowly pull out the ODD module from the ODD drive bay.11. Remove the one screw (H) securing the locker bracket and remove the locker b

Chapter 3 57Main Unit Disassembly ProcessMain Unit Disassembly FlowchartScrew ListItem Screw Color Part No.A M2.5 x L4 Black 86.00H59.734B M2 x L4 Sil

58 Chapter 3Removing the Middle Cover1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.3. See “Removing the

Chapter 3 5912. Remove the one screw (G) from the lower case. 13. Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. Open the LCD panel.14. Carefully

60 Chapter 3Removing the Keyboard1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.3. See “Removing the Bac

Chapter 3 6113. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the keyboard cable (b) from its connector on the main board and detach the keyboard. Removing

VIITable of ContentsSystem Specifications 1Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

62 Chapter 313. Remove the LCD cable from its connector on the main board and release the cable from the latches. 14. Remove the four screws (D) from

Chapter 3 6315. Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unit. NOTE: When connecting the cables back to the unit, please note that the cables sho

64 Chapter 314. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the touchpad cable (B) from its connector on the main board. 15. Disconnect the left speaker cabl

Chapter 3 6516. Remove the two screws (B) securing the upper case to the system. 17. Remove the four screws (C) securing the upper case to the system

66 Chapter 318. Gently lift and detach the upper case from the lower case.Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards1. See “Removing the SD D

Chapter 3 6715. Detach the fingerprint/ button cable and touchpad cable from the upper case.16. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the touchpad cabl

68 Chapter 318. Lift and detach the touchpad and fingerprint/button bracket.19. Detach the fingerprint/button board.20. Pry to loosen the touchpad boa

Chapter 3 69Removing the USB Board Module1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.3. See “Removing

70 Chapter 316. Remove the one screw (A) securing the USB board to the lower case. 17. Remove the USB board module from the lower case. Size (Qua

Chapter 3 71Removing the Modem Board1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.3. See “Removing the

VIIITable of ContentsRemoving the USB Board Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69Removing the Modem Board

72 Chapter 318. Remove the modem board module from the main board. Removing the Bluetooth Board1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.2. See “

Chapter 3 7317. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from its connector on the main board. 18. Detach the bluetooth card.

74 Chapter 3Removing the Microphone Module1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.3. See “Removin

Chapter 3 75Removing the Main Board1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.3. See “Removing the B

76 Chapter 320. Remove the one screw (H) securing the main board in place. Note: RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as shown

Chapter 3 77 LCD Module Disassembly ProcessLCD Module Disassembly FlowchartScrew ListItem Screw Color Part No.E M2.5 x L5 (6) Black 86.00F87.735H M2 x

78 Chapter 3Removing the LCD Bezel1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.3. See “Removing the Ba

Chapter 3 7915. Carefully pry open the LCD bezel and remove it from the LCD panel. Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets1. See “Removing the SD Dum

80 Chapter 314. Remove the four screws (E) on the left and right hinges as shown. 15. Disconnect the web camera cable from its connector on the LCD b

Chapter 3 81Removing the LCD Brackets1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.3. See “Removing the

Chapter 1 1FeaturesBelow is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:PlatformFor Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series• Intel® Centrino® 2 processor te

82 Chapter 311. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60.12. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 61.13. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 78.14. Se

Chapter 3 8315. Detach all adhesive tapes and any cable that is glued to the LCD panel. 16. Detach the FPC cable from its connector on the back of

84 Chapter 3Removing the Antennas 1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44.2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.3. See “Removing the Ba

Chapter 4 85Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer

86 Chapter 4System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive CheckDo the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-

Chapter 4 87If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Memory CheckMemory errors might stop

88 Chapter 4Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following:From Software:1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel.2. In

Chapter 4 89Index of Error MessagesError Code ListError Codes Error Messages006 Equipment Configuration ErrorCauses:1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch2.

90 Chapter 4Error Message ListError Messages FRU/Action in SequenceFailure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector.“Load Default Settings” in B

Chapter 4 91Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMMSystem boardDevice Address Conflict Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.RTC batterySystem boa