Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit 5517 du fabricant Acer
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Aspire 5517 Service Guide PRINTED IN T AIW AN Service guide files and updates are availab le on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.
II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates ma de on Aspire 5517 service guides. Date Chapter Up date s.
III Copyright Copyright © 2009 by Acer Incorporated. All rights rese rved. No part of this pub lication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into a.
IV Conventions The following conventi ons are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appe ar on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. W ARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
V Preface Before using this information and the product it s upports, please read the fo llowing general info rma tion. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all techni cal information relating to the BASIC CON FIGUR A TION decided for Acer's "glo bal" product offering.
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VII T able of Contents System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIII T able of Contents Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Removing the Left Speake r Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Removing the Right Speaker Module .
IX T able of Contents External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 33 Intermittent Problems .
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Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many features: Operating System • Genuine Windows® Vista™ Platform • AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual -core proc.
2 Chapter 1 • Headphone/Line out jack Dimensions and Weight • 372.3mm x 246.5mm x 26.8mm/40.6mm with ID • Weight < than 3100g (15 .6" LCD/ 6-cell battery/super-multi ODD) Communication •W i r e l e s s • 802.
Chapter 1 3 • Kensington Lock (7.5mm) Environment • T emperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • N.
4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram.
Chapter 1 5 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, le t us show you around you r new computer . Front View No. Icon Item Description 1 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication (for selected models). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
6 Chapter 1 Closed Front View NOTE: 1 The front pa ne l in di ca to rs are visi b l e ev en when the comput er co ver is closed 7 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse bu tt ons. 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your ha nds when you use the computer .
Chapter 1 7 Rear View Left View No. Icon Item Description 1 V entila tio n slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. No. Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter 2 Ethernet (R J-4 5) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.
8 Chapter 1 Right View Bottom View No. Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optica l drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is acti ve. 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
Chapter 1 9 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in positio n. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory . 5 V entilation s lots and cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
10 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators . The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. NOTE: 1. Chargi ng: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully ch arg ed: The light shows green when in AC mode.
Chapter 1 11 TouchPad Basics The following items show you how to use the T ouchPa d: • Move your finger across the T ouchPad (1) to move th e cursor . • Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the T ouchPad to perform selection and execution functions.
12 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor , lock, Windows, fun ction and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can to ggle on and off.
Chapter 1 13 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndow s-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key ha s the same effect as clicking on the Windows St art button; it launches the S tart menu.
14 Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’s controls like screen brightness, volume out put and the BIOS utility . T o activate hot keys, press and hold the < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Chapter 1 15 Special Key Y ou can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar si gn at the upper-center an d/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold <Alt Gr> and the n press the <5> key at the upper-center o f the keyboard .
16 Chapter 1 Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models. T o enable the dual monitor featu r e of the note book, firs t ensure that the second moni tor is connected, then select St art, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings .
Chapter 1 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Processor Specifications CPU Fan T rue V alue T able • Throttling 50%: On=90 °C, Off=80°C • OS Shutdown: 95°C • H/W Shutdown: 92°C Northbridg e Southbridge BIOS Item Specification CPU • AMD Athlon64 Dual-Core Process, Cache 1MB, TK42 • AMD Athlon 64 Process, 2.
18 Chapter 1 System Memory Memory Combinations NOTE: Above table lists s ome system memory configur ations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various BIOS ROM type Flash Features • Flash ROM 1MB • Suppo.
Chapter 1 19 capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 co uld be reversed. LAN Interface Wireless Module 802.
20 Chapter 1 Super-Multi Drive Performance S pecifications Buffer size 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB I n t e r f a c e S ATA S ATA S ATA S ATA Internal tra nsfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) 352 39 5~952 (typical) 850.
Chapter 1 21 Audio Interface Audio Amplifier Speakers Applicable disc formats • DVD-ROM: • 4.7GB (Single Layer) • 8.5GB (Dual Layer) • DVD-R: • 3.95GB (V er . 1.0: read on ly) • 4.7GB (V er . 2.0 for Authoring: read only) • 4.7GB (V er .
22 Chapter 1 Microphone Power and Keyboard Controller Battery LCD 15.6” Dimensions Wei gh t Nominal Impedance 4Ohm Power Rating 2W Output Sound Pressure Level Frequency Range Distortion Item Spec if.
Chapter 1 23 Card Reader Contrast Ratio 500:1 Response T ime (Optical Rise T ime/Fall T ime) msec 8 Input V oltage T ypical Po wer Consumption (watt) 5.
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Chapter 2 25 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration prog ram built into y our computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our computer is alre ady properly configured and optimi zed, and you do not need to run this utility .
26 Chapter 2 Aspire 5517 BIOS Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer ha rdware information. NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ according to model. The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
Chapter 2 27 Main The Main screen allows th e user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable bo ot option and recovery . NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ . The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
28 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mputer from unautho ri zed use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Chapter 2 29 Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. T ype a pa ssword in the “Enter New Pa ssword” fiel d.
30 Chapter 2 Changing a Password 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Password box appears. 2. T ype the current passw or d in the Enter Curr en t Pa ssw or d field and press Enter .
Chapter 2 31 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot devices to l oad the operating syste m. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk dr ive and the DVD drive in the module bay . Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to support boot.
32 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made an d qui t th e BIOS Utility . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setu p and save your changes to CMOS.
Chapter 2 33 BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following con ditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash util ity to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
34 Chapter 2 DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order , for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1.
Chapter 2 35 4. In flash BI OS, the me ssage Please do not remo ve AC Power Source displays. Plug in the AC po wer to continue. 5. Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays. WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility: 1.
36 Chapter 2 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide s you with d e tails about removing HDD/BIOS password: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error is gen erated. T o reset the HDD p assword, perform the following step s: 1.
Chapter 2 37 Removing BIOS Passw or ds: T o clear the User or Supervisor passwords through hardware, open the WLAN door and use a metal instrument to short the J1 jumper. Cleaning BIOS Passwords T o clean the User or Supervisor passwords using software utilites, perform the following steps: 1.
38 Chapter 2 The onscreen message determines whether the func ti on is successful or not. Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequen ce Selector allows the b oot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS. T o use Boot Sequence Selector , perform the following steps: 1.
Chapter 2 39 Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) T ool copies BIOS information to EEPR OM to be used in the DMI pool for hardware managemen t. When the BIOS displays V erifying DMI pool data it is checki ng that the t able correlates with th e hardw are before sending to the operating system (Windows, etc.
40 Chapter 2 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility Y ou can use the MAC.BA T utility to write t he MAC.CFG file to the EEPROM under DOS mode. 1. Use a text editor (for example: Notepad) to open the MAC.CFG file. Y ou can see the MAC.CFG contents as below: 2.
Chapter 3 41 Machine Disassembly and Replacement IMPORT ANT : The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting .
42 Chapter 3 Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make su re that you do the following: 1. T urn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cab les from the system.
Chapter 3 43 External Module Disassembly Process IMPORT ANT : The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic represen tati on of the external module disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed du ring servicing.
44 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn computer over . Slide the battery lock in the direction shown. 2. Slide and hold the battery rel ease latch to the release po sition (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2).
Chapter 3 45 Removing the SD Dummy Card 1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it . 2. Pull it out from the slot..
46 Chapter 3 Removing the Lower Covers 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44. 2. Remove the three screws securing the Memory and HDD Covers. 3. Remove the HDD cover as shown. 4. Carefully open the Memory Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Lower Covers M2.
Chapter 3 47 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44. 2. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. 3. Insert a suitable tool into the access slot in the battery bay as shown. G ently lever the ODD module out of the chassis.
48 Chapter 3 5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and re move the ODD bracket from the opti cal disk drive module. 6. Remove the ODD bezel by rotating the top edge downward and pulling it clear of the module.
Chapter 3 49 Removing the DIMM Modules 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 46. 2. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release th e DIMM module. 3. Remove the DIMM module. 4. Repeat steps for the seco nd DIMM module if present.
50 Chapter 3 Removing the WLAN Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 46. 2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the Antenna cables in place. 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WL AN Board. NOTE: Cable placement is Black to the MAIN terminal (upper) and White to the AUX terminal (lower).
Chapter 3 51 4. Move the antenna away and remove the tw o screws to release the WL AN Board. 5. Detach the WLAN Board from the WLAN socket. NOTE: When reattaching the antennas, ensure th e cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent dama ge.
52 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 46. 2. Using the pull-tab, slide the HDD Module in the di rection of the arrow to disconnect the interface. 3. Lift the HDD Module clear of the HDD bay . NOTE: T o prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.
Chapter 3 53 4. Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the hard disk to the carrier . 5. Remove the HDD from the carrier . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD Carrier M3*3 4.
54 Chapter 3 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. LCD Module M2.5*8 2 86.N2802.003 LCD Module M2.5*8 4 86.N2802.003 Upper Cover M2.5*8 1 1 86.N2802.003 Upper Cover M2.5*8 9 86.N2802.003 Power Board M2*3 2 86.
Chapter 3 55 Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using metal tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing. The use of plastic tools or fingers is recommended to remove the Switch Cover . 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.
56 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 55. 2. Pry up the centre of the Keyboard and rotate it upward awa y from the Upper Cover . 3. T urn the keyboard over o n to the T ouchPad area to expose the FFC con nector .
Chapter 3 57 Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 56. 2. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the two se curing screws from the bottom of the chassis. 3. Remove the Antenna Cables from the cable channe l as sh o wn. Ensure that the cabl es are free from all cable clips.
58 Chapter 3 4. S tand the computer on the LCD Panel and pull the Antenna cab les completely through the chassis. 5. Disconnect the LCD cable from the Mainboard and remove the cable from the cable channel. 6. Remove the white Antenna cable from the cable channe l.
Chapter 3 59 7. Remove the adhesive tape securing the Antenna cable to the Upper Cover . 8. Remove the black Antenna cable from the cable channel as shown. Ensure that the cable is completel y free of the retaining clips all the way to the hinge well.
60 Chapter 3 12. Remove the four securing screws (t wo each side) from the LCD module. 13. Remove the left and right screw covers from on top of the hinges 14. Lift the LCD Module clear of the Upper Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.
Chapter 3 61 Removing the Upper Cover 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 57. 2. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the eleven screws on the bottom panel. 3. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the three screw caps at the rear of the Upper Cover as shown.
62 Chapter 3 4. Disconnect the following four cables from the Mainboard. A B C D.
Chapter 3 63 NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors. NOTE: Use the pull-tabs on FFCs whenever available to prevent damage . 5. Disconnect A as shown. 6. Disconnect C as shown. 7. Release the locking latch on B and remove the FF C cable as shown.
64 Chapter 3 9. Remove the nine screws on the top panel. 10. S t arting at the rear left side of t he cover , pry apart the Upper and Lower Covers as shown. Work along the back edge of the casing to the right as shown, then lift the Upper Cover clear of the Lower Cover.
Chapter 3 65 Removing the Power Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 61. 2. Locate the Power Board on the Upper Co ve r as shown. 3. Remove the two screws securing the Power Board to the Upper Cover . 4. Lift the Power Board clear of the Upper Cover as shown .
66 Chapter 3 Removing the Left Speaker Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 61. 2. Locate the Left S pe aker Module on the Upper Co ver as shown. 3. Remove the adhesive tape from the S peaker cable . 4. Remove the S peaker cable from the cable channel.
Chapter 3 67 5. Remove the single securing screw from the Left S peake r Module. 6. Lift the S peaker clear of the Upper Cover , left side first as shown.
68 Chapter 3 Removing the Right Speaker Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 61. 2. Locate the Right S peaker Module on the Upper Cover as shown. 3. T urn the Upper Cover over and remove the Right S peake r Module cable from the cable channel.
Chapter 3 69 5. Remove the single securing screw from the Right S peaker Module. 6. Lift the S peaker clear of the Upper Cover , right side first as shown.
70 Chapter 3 Removing the TouchPad Bracket IMPORT ANT : The T ouchPad Board cann ot be remo ved individua lly . T o replace the T ouchP ad Board, repla ce the entire Upper Cover . 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 61. 2. Lift the FFC to detach the adhesive securing the cable to the Upper Cover .
Chapter 3 71 4. Remove the two screws from T ouchPad bracket. 5. Lift the rear edge of the T ouchPad bracket first to clear the se curing clips and remove it as shown.
72 Chapter 3 Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 61. 2. Remove the single securing screw from the Mainboard. 3. Lift the mainboard from the chassis, right edge fi rst, and place it on a clean, dust-free surface. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboard M2.
Chapter 3 73 Removing the RTC Battery IMPORT ANT : Follow local regulations fo r disposal of all batteries. The RTC Battery is soldered to the Mainboard.
74 Chapter 3 Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 46. 2. T urn the Mainboard over to access the Thermal Module. 3. Remove the four securing screws (i n reverse numerical order from screw 4 to screw 1) from the Thermal Module.
Chapter 3 75 4. Using both hands, lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard..
76 Chapter 3 Removing the CPU Fan 1. See “Removing the Therma l Module ” on page 74. 2. Disconnect the Fan cable from the Mainboard as shown . 3. Remove the three securing screws from the Fan Module.
Chapter 3 77 4. Lift the CPU Fan clear of the Mainboard as shown..
78 Chapter 3 Removing the CPU IMPORT ANT : The pins on the underside of the CPU are very delicate. If they are damag ed, th e CPU may malfunction. Place the CPU on a clean, dry surface when it is not installed. 1. See “Removing the Therma l Module ” on page 74.
Chapter 3 79 LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. LCD Bezel M2.5*6 4 86.N2 802.002 LCD Panel M2 .
80 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 57. 2. Remove the two upper and two lower bezel screw ca ps and screws. 3. S tarting from the bottom edge of t he bezel, pry the bezel upwards an d aw ay from the panel. W ork along the right side toward the top of the b ezel, prying the cove rs apart.
Chapter 3 81 Removing the Camera Module 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 80. 2. Locate the Camera Module at the top of the LCD Module and disconnect the camera cabl e.
82 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Panel 1. See “Removing the Camera Module” on page 81. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the LCD Panel. 3. Remove the adhesive strip holding the cables in place. 4. Remove the Camera cable cluster from the LCD Module as shown.
Chapter 3 83 5. Lift the LCD Panel clear of the module..
84 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 82. 2. Remove the six securing screws (three on each side) fro m the LCD Panel brackets.
Chapter 3 85 4. T urn the LCD panel over to expose the rear . Lift the adhesive protector and disconnect the cable from the LCD Panel. 5. Lift the cable as shown to disengage the adhesive strip securing it in place. 6. Lift the FPC cable to disengage the remaining adhesive and remove the cable from the panel.
86 Chapter 3 Removing the Antennas 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 82. 2. Remove the adhesi ve strips holding the left antenna cabl e in place. Ensure the cabl e is free from obstructions. 3. Remove the cable from the cable channel. Ensure that the cab le is free from all cable clips and adhesive strips.
Chapter 3 87 5. Lift the left Antenna clear of the cover . 6. Remove the adhesive strips holding the right antenna cable in pla ce. Ensure the cable is free from obstructions. 7. Remove the cable from the cable channel. Ensure that the cab le is free from all cable clips and adhesive strips.
88 Chapter 3 8. Remove the adhesive tape securing t he right Antenna to the LCD Module. 9. Lift the right Antenna clear of the cover ..
Chapter 3 89 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the Antennas 1. Replace the right Antenna as shown. Ensure that th e locating pins on the Antenna are corre ctly seated. 2. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the Antenna in place. 3. Run the cable down th e side of the LCD Module using all available cli ps and adhesive.
90 Chapter 3 5. Replace the left Antenna as shown. Ensure that the locatin g pins on the Antenna are correctly seated. 6. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the Antenna in place. 7. Run the cable down th e side of the LCD Module using all available cli ps and adhesive.
Chapter 3 91 9. The Antennas and cables appear as sho wn when corre ctly installed..
92 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Panel 1. Connect the LCD cable to the panel connector as shown. 2. Press down the adhesive strip to secure the cable in place. 3. Run the cable along the back of the panel and press down as indicated to secure the cable in place.
Chapter 3 93 5. Align the LCD brackets with the screw hole s on the pane l. Replace the six screws (three on each side) in the brackets as shown. 6. Place the LCD Panel in the LCD Module, top edge first, and secure the LCD cable with adhe sive tape.
94 Chapter 3 Replacing the Camera Module 7. Replace the Camera cable clu ster in the LCD Module. 8. Secure the LCD modul e wi t h the two securing screws.
Chapter 3 95 Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Replace the bezel and press down until th ere are no gaps between the bezel and the LCD Module. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the LCD cables pass through th e hinge wells and are not trapped by the bezel.
96 Chapter 3 2. Replace the fo ur screws and screw caps provided ..
Chapter 3 97 Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU IMPORT ANT : The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positi oned corresponding to the marker on the CPU socket. 1. Place the CPU into the CPU socket as shown, taking note of the Pin1 locator .
98 Chapter 3 Replacing the CPU Fan Replacing the Thermal Module IMPORT ANT : Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the Thermal Module.
Chapter 3 99 Replacing the Mainboard 3. Align the screw holes on the Therma l Mo dule and Mainboard then replace the modul e. Keep the module as level as possible to spre ad the thermal grease evenly . 4. Replace the fo u r secu ri ng screw s (in nu me ri ca l order from screw 1 to screw 4) to secur e the Thermal Module in p lace.
100 Chapter 3 Replacing the TouchPad Bracket 1. Replace the T ouchPad bracket top edge first to engage the securing clips. 2. Press the bracket down to engage the securing clips. 3. Replace the two screws to secure the T ouchPad Bracket to the Upper Cover .
Chapter 3 101 5. Replace the FF C and press down a s indicated to secure it to the Upper Cover ..
102 Chapter 3 Replacing the Right Speaker Module 1. Place the module left side first on the Upper Cover as shown. Ensure that the left side of the module is seated correctly in the securing clip. 2. Replace the single screw to secure the module in place.
Chapter 3 103 Replacing the Left Speaker Module 1. Place the module right side first on the Upper Cover as shown. Ensure that the right side of the module is sea ted correctly in the securing clip. 2. Replace the single screw to secure the module in place.
104 Chapter 3 Replacing the Power Board Replacing the Upper Cover 1. Slide the Power Board in to the Upper Cover front edge first to engage the securing clip. 2. Press the board down to locate the se curing pin. 3. Replace th e two screws to secure the board to the Upper Cover .
Chapter 3 105 2. Press down around the edges to secure it in place. 3. Replace the nine screws in the Upper Cover as shown..
106 Chapter 3 4. Replace the three scre w caps as shown. 5. Connect the following cables to the Mainboard. A B C D.
Chapter 3 107 6. Connect A as shown. 7. Connect C as shown. 8. Connect B and close the locking latch to secure the cable in place. 9. Connect D and close the locking latch to secure the cable in pla ce.
108 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Module 10. T urn the computer over and replace the eleven screws as shown. 1. Align the screw holes on the LCD Module and Upper Cover and replace the LCD Module. 2. The lef t and right screw covers are shaped differently .
Chapter 3 109 4. Replace the right screw cove r as shown. Ensure that the securing tab on the rear of the cover is seated correctly in the Upper Cover . 5. Replace the four screws securing the LCD Modul e to the Upper Cover . 6. Ensure that the Hinge Covers are replaced correctly .
11 0 Chapter 3 9. Run the black Antenna cable along the cable channel as shown using all available retaining clips. 10. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the cable in place. 11 . Run the whi te Anten na cable along the cable channel as shown using all availabl e retaining clips.
Chapter 3 111 14. S tand the computer on the L CD Panel and pass the Antenna cables through the chassis. 15. The Upper Cover appears as shown when the Ant enna and LCD cables are correctly installed. 16. T urn the computer over . Run the Antenna cables alon g the cab le channel as show n, using all availa ble cable clips.
11 2 Chapter 3 17. Replace the two screws securing the LCD Modul e to the Lower Cover ..
Chapter 3 11 3 Replacing the Keyboard 1. Connect the Keyboard FFC to the Mainboard and cl os e the locking latch to secure the cable in pl ace. 2. T urn the Keyboard over and insert it fron t edge first into the chassis. NOTE: Ensure that the six locating tabs are correctly seated.
11 4 Chapter 3 Replacing the Switch Cover Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Place the Switch Cover left side first on to the Upper Co ver . 2. Press down as indicated to snap the Switch Cover into place. 1. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier . 2. Replace the four screws (two each side) to secure the carrier .
Chapter 3 11 5 3. Insert the HDD, as indica ted and lower it into place. 4. Slide the HDD in the direction of the arrow to connect the interface ..
11 6 Chapter 3 Replacing the WLAN Module Replacing the DIMM Modules 1. Insert the WLAN Module into the WLAN socket. 2. Replace the two screws to secure the module. 3. Connect the two Antenna cables to the module . NOTE: The black cable connects to the upper terminal (MAIN) and the white cable to the lower terminal (MAIN).
Chapter 3 11 7 Replacing the ODD Module Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Press the bezel into the tr ay , bottom edge first, to secure it to the ODD Module. 2. Secure the ODD bracket w ith the two screws. 3. Push the ODD Module into the ODD bay until it is flush with the casing.
11 8 Chapter 3 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 3. Replace the three screws to secure the covers in place. 1. Insert the SD Dum my Card into the slot as shown.
Chapter 3 11 9 Replacing the Battery 1. Slide and hol d the battery rele ase latch to the release po sition (1) , insert t he battery pack an d press down (2).
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Chapter 4 121 Troubleshooting Common Problems Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false e rrors and invalid system responses.
122 Chapter 4 Power On Issue If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following acti ons one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the fo llow ing actions one at a time to correct the problem.
Chapter 4 123 No Display Issue If the Displa y doesn’t work, perform the follo wing actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn’t display , perform the foll owing actions one at a time to correct the problem.
124 Chapter 4 Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the proble m. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. If permanent vertical/h orizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced.
Chapter 4 125 LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a ti me to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the foll owing actions one at a ti me to correct the pro blem.
126 Chapter 4 TouchPad Failure If the To u c h P a d doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the probl em.
Chapter 4 127 Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced, p erform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. Navigate to Start ´ Control Panel ´ System and Maintenance ´ System ´ Device Manager .
128 Chapter 4 HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not op erate correctly , perform the following ac ti ons one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Disconnect all external devices. 2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free.
Chapter 4 129 ODD Failure If the ODD fails, perform the following acti ons one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: ODD Not Operating Correctly If the ODD exhibits a.
130 Chapter 4 a. Double-click lDE A T A/A T API controllers . If a device displa ys a down arrow , right-cl ick on the device and click Enable . b. Double-click DVD/C D-RO M dri ves . If the device displays a down arrow , right-click on the device and click Enable .
Chapter 4 131 b. Double-click IDE A T A/A T API controllers , then right-click A T A Device 0. c. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Ensure that the Enable DMA box is checked and click OK . d. Repeat for the other A T A Devices shown if applicable.
132 Chapter 4 Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails, perform th e following actions one at a time to correct th e probl em. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: Thermal Unit Failure If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the follo wing actions one at a time to correct the problem.
Chapter 4 133 External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correc t th e problem. 1. T ry an alternative mouse. 2. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, i nsert new batteries and confirm there is a good co nnection.
134 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons th at have nothin g to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electros tatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring prob lem exists.
Chapter 4 135 Post Codes These tables describe the POST code s and descriptions durin g th e POST . Code Beeps POST Routine Description 02h V erify Real Mode 03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) 0.
136 Chapter 4 45h POST device initialization 46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice 48h Check video con figuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in .
Chapter 4 137 8Ah Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area 8Bh T est and initialize PS/2 mouse 8Ch Initialize floppy controller 8Fh Determine number of A T A drives (optional) 90h Initialize hard-disk contr.
138 Chapter 4 * If the BIOS detect s error 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512K RAM error), it di splays an additional word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating the address line or bits that failed. For ex ample, "2C 0002" means addres s li ne 1 (bit one set) has failed.
Chapter 5 139 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Item Description JL VDS1 LCD Connector JP14 Power/B Connector JSPK1 S peaker(Left) Connector JSPK2 S peaker(Right) Connector JKB1 Inte rnal Keyboa.
140 Chapter 5 Bottom View ITEM DESCRIPTION PJP1 AC-IN Connector JRJ1 RJ45 Connector JC RT 1 CRT C on ne ct or JP12 Fan Connector JUSB1 USB Connector JUSB2 USB Connector JMIC1 MIC-In Jack JHP1 Head-Pho.
Chapter 5 141 Power Board ITEM DESCRI PTION U1 Lid Switch SW1 TP Lock Button SW2 ON/OFF Button SW3 Wireless Button LED1 ON/OFF LED LED3 Media LED LED4 Num LED LED5 Wireless LED LED6 Caps LED LED7 TP L.
142 Chapter 5 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provides you with the st and ard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS reco very for Aspire 5517. The machine provides one Hardware Open Gap on mai n board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery .
Chapter 5 143 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a spec ial block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed.
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Chapter 6 145 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (F ield Repl aceable Unit) list ing in global configurations of Aspire 5517. Refer to this chapte r whenever ordering for parts to repair or fo r RMA (Return Merchan dise Author ization).
146 Chapter 6 Aspire 5517 Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly 1 2 3 4 5.
Chapter 6 147 No. Description Acer P/N 1 Middle Cover Assy 60.PEE02.002 2 Hinge Cap Assy 42.N2802.001 3 Upper Case Assy 60.PEE02.001 4 Mainboard MB.PGY02.
148 Chapter 6 Base Assembly No. Description Ac er P/N 1 Fan 23.N2802.001 2 Thermal Module 60.N6502.001 3 Mainboard MB.PGY02.001 1 2 3.
Chapter 6 149 Rear Assembly No. Description Ac er P/N 1 RAM Door 42.N2802.004 2 HDD Door 42.N2802.005 3 Lower Case 60.N2802.002 3 1 2.
150 Chapter 6 Aspire 5517 FRU List CA TEGOR Y Description AcerPN Board POWER BOARD 55.N2802.001 WLAN CARD-XB6 3 NI.23600.007 WLAN CARD-BC M4312 NI.2 3600.029 Cable TP FFC 50.N2802.001 POWER CORD US 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.001 POWER CORD EU 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.002 POWER CORD AUS 3 PIN 27.
Chapter 6 151 LOWER CASE 60.N2802.002 TP BRACKET 33.N2802.001 MIDDLE COVER ASSY 60.PEE02.002 HINGE CAP ASSY 42.N2802.001 UP CAP R 42.PEE02.001 UP CAP L 42.
152 Chapter 6 HDD HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB ST9160310AS Crockett SA T A LF F/W:0303 KH.16001.034 HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB MK1655GSX Libra SA T A LF F/W : FG01 1J KH.16004.006 HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB HTS543216L9A300 Falcon-B SA T A LF F/W:C40C KH.
Chapter 6 153 ODD BEZEL-SUPER MU L TI 42.N2802.006 ODD BRACKET 33.N2802.003 Keyboard Keyboard EM-7T HM50/70 Internal 17 S tandard 99KS Black US International KB.I1700.438 Keyboard EM-7T HM50/70 Internal 17 S tandard 99KS Black Greek KB.I1700.423 Keyboard EM-7T HM50/70 Internal 17 S tandard 99KS Black Arabic KB.
154 Chapter 6 LCD ASSY LCD MODULE 15.6 IN. WXGA GLARE W/ ANTENNA*2, CCD 0.3M 6M.PEF02.001 LCD AUO 15.6" WXGA Glare B156XW01-V0 LF 220nit 8ms LK.15605.001 CCFL LCD AUO 15.6"W WXGA Glare B156XW01 V0 1A LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 LK.15605.002 CCFL LCD SAMSUNG 15.
Chapter 6 155 ASSY LCD MODULE 15.6 IN. WXGA GLARE W/O CCD 6M.PEF02.002 LCD AUO 15.6" WXGA Glare B156XW01-V0 LF 220nit 8ms LK.15605.001 CCFL LCD AUO 15.6"W WXGA Glare B156XW01 V0 1A LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 LK.15605.002 CCFL LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA Glare L TN156A T01-A01 LF 220nit 8ms 600:1 LK.
156 Chapter 6 LCD CMO 15.6" WXGA Glare N156B3-L02 LF 220nit 8ms LK.1560D.001 LCD COVER 60.N2802.004 ANTENNA-AUX 50.N2802.002 ANTENNA-MAIN 50.N2802.003 ANTENNA-MAIN+MIMO 50.N2802.004 LCD BEZEL FOR W/O CCD AS 60.PEE02.003 LED CABLE FOR W/O CCD F 50.
Chapter 6 157 ANTENNA-AUX 50.N2802.002 ANTENNA-MAIN 50.N2802.003 ANTENNA-MAIN+MIMO 50.N2802.004 LCD BEZEL FOR W/O CCD F 60.PEE02.003 LED CABLE FOR W/O CCD F 50.N3202.002 LCD BRACKET R&L FOR LC D 33.N2802.004 Mainboard Mainboard AS5532 A TI R S780 SB710 8132 W /O 1394 V1.
158 Chapter 6 Memory NANY A SO-D IMM DDRII 667 1GB NT1G T64UH8D0FN-3C LF 64*1 6 0.07um KN.1GB03.026 Memory MICRON SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB MT8HTF12864HDY -667G1 LF 64*16 0.065um KN.1GB04.010 Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB EBE1 1UE6ACUA-6E-E LF 64*16 0.
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Appendix A 160 Model Definition and Configuration Model RO Country Acer Part No Descr iption CPU AS5517- 203G25Mi P A USA L X.PH10X.00 2 AS5517-203G25Mi VHP32 A TUS1 MC UMACks 2G+1G/250/6L 2.2/5R/ CB_bg_0.3D_HG_EN32 AA TF20 AS5517- 202G16Mi PA A C L A - Portuguese LX.
161 Appendix A AS5517- 203G16Mi P A USA LX.PGZ0X.00 1 AS5517-203G16Mi VHP32 A TUS1 MC UMAks 2G+1G/160/6L2 .2/5R/ CB_bg_HG_FRB2 AA TF20 AS5517- 202G16Mi WW WW S2. PGZ0C.00 1 AS5517-202G16Mi LINPUSAWW1 UMAks 2*1G/160/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bg_HG_EN1 1 AA TF20 Model LCD VGA Chip VRAM 1 Memory 1 Memory 2 AS5517-203G25Mi N15.
Appendix A 162 AS5517- 202G16Mi N160GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N McAfee 5 in 1-Build in AS5517- 6C4G32Mi N320GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N McAfee 5 in 1-Build in AS5517- 6C3G25Mi N250GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N McAfee 5 in 1-Build in AS5517- 203G16Mi N160GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N McAfee 5 in 1-Build in AS5517- 202G16Mi N160GB5.
Appendix B 163 Test Compatible Components This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer ’s internal testing department. All of it s system functions are tested under Windows ® XP Home, Windows ® XP Pro environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
164 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® Vista Environment Test V end or Ty p e Descr iption Adapter DEL T A 65W Adapter DEL T A 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Y ellow ADP-65JH DB A, L V5 LED LF LITE-ON 65W Adapter LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Y ello w P A-1650- 22AC L V5 LED LF HIPRO 65W Adapter HIPRO 65W 19V 1.
Appendix B 165 HGST N3 20GB5.4KS HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rp m 32 0GB HTS545032B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W: C60F WD N320GB5.4KS HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB WD3200BEVT -22ZCT0 ML160 SA T A LF F/W:1 1.01A1 1 SEAGA TE N500GB5.4KS HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB ST9500325AS Wyatt SA T A LF F/W:0001SDM1 HGST N5 00GB5.
166 Appendix B PLDS NSM8XS ODD PLDS Super-Mul ti DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X DS- 8A3S LF W/O bezel SA T A VGA Chip None UMA UMA (AMD) NB Chipset AMD AMDRS780MN AMDRS780MN SB Chipset A TI AMDSB710 AMDSB710.
Appendix C 167 Online Support Information This section describe s online techni cal support services a vailable to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , dealer , ASP or TPM, please re fer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office.
168 Appendix C.
169 A AFLASH Utility 33 Antennas Removing 86 Replacing 89 B Battery Replacing 119 Battery Pack Removing 44 BIOS ROM type 18 vendor 17 Version 17 BIOS Utility 25–33 Boot 31 Exit 32 Navigating 25 Onbo.
170 Removing 80 Replacing 95 LCD Brackets Removing 84 Replacing 92 LCD Cable Replacing 92 LCD Failure 125 LCD Module Removing 57 Replacing 108 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 79 LCD Module Reassembly.
171 Removing 70 T ouchPad Br acket Removing 70 Replacing 100 T ouchPad Failure 126 T roublesho oting Built-in KB Failure 125 EasyTouch Buttons 132 HDTV Switch 133 Internal Speakers 126 LCD Failure 125.
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Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Acer 5517 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Acer 5517 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Acer 5517, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Acer 5517 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Acer 5517, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Acer 5517.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Acer 5517. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Acer 5517 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
