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Acer Aspire 5350 User Manual

Acer Aspire 5350
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Acer Aspire 5350 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProcessorIntel Core i3-2350M
Storage500 GB HDD
Display15.6" HD (1366 x 768) LED-backlit TFT LCD
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
Operating SystemWindows 7 Home Premium
Battery6-cell Li-ion
Weight2.6 kg

Summary

Revision History

Conventions

General Information

CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications

Features

Summary of the computer's main features.

Platform

Details on the computer's processor and chipset.

System Memory

Specifications for system memory (RAM) and supported configurations.

Display

Information about the notebook's display specifications.

Graphics

Details on graphics controller and supported resolutions.

I/O Ports

Description of all input/output ports available on the system.

Special Keys and Controls

Information on special keyboard keys and controls.

Software

List of pre-installed software applications.

Notebook Tour

Overview of the notebook's physical layout and components.

Specification Tables

Detailed technical specifications presented in table format.

Processor Specifications

Detailed specifications for the CPU, including speed, cores, and cache.

BIOS

Information regarding the system's BIOS vendor, version, and features.

CHAPTER 2 System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

Overview of the BIOS Setup Utility for hardware configuration.

Navigating the BIOS Utility

Guide to navigating the BIOS setup menus and options.

Information

Displays a summary of the computer's hardware information.

Security

Parameters for safeguarding and protecting the computer.

Setting a Password

Procedure for setting Supervisor and User passwords.

Boot

Allows changes to the order of boot devices.

BIOS Flash Utilities

Utilities for updating the system BIOS Flash ROM.

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities

Details about removing HDD/BIOS passwords.

Cleaning BIOS Passwords

Steps to clear User or Supervisor BIOS passwords.

Using Boot Manager

Allows changing the boot device without accessing BIOS.

Using DMITools

Tool to copy BIOS information to EEPROM for hardware management.

CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Procedures

Introduction

Chapter introduction to general information and procedures.

Recommended Equipment

List of tools required for notebook maintenance.

Maintenance Flowchart

Graphic representation of module removal and installation sequences.

Getting Started

Initial steps and prerequisites for performing maintenance.

Battery Pack Removal

Procedure to remove the notebook's battery pack.

HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal

Steps to remove the hard disk drive module.

DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Module Removal

Procedure for removing memory modules.

Keyboard Removal

Steps to remove the keyboard from the notebook.

Upper Cover Removal

Procedure to remove the upper cover of the notebook.

Mainboard Removal

Detailed steps for removing the mainboard.

Thermal Module Removal

Procedure for removing the thermal module.

CPU Removal

Steps for removing the Central Processing Unit (CPU).

LCD Panel Removal

Procedure for removing the LCD panel.

CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting

Introduction

Introduction to troubleshooting common notebook problems.

General Information

General guidance for troubleshooting computer problems.

Power On Issues

Steps to resolve issues where the system does not power on.

No Display Issues

Troubleshooting steps for display-related problems.

LCD Failure

Specific troubleshooting steps for LCD failures.

Keyboard Failure

Steps to diagnose and resolve keyboard issues.

Internal Speaker Failure

Troubleshooting steps for internal speaker problems.

Microphone Failure

Steps to diagnose and resolve microphone issues.

USB Failure

Troubleshooting guide for USB port failures.

Wireless Function Failure

Steps to resolve issues with wireless network functionality.

Bluetooth Failure

Troubleshooting for Bluetooth connectivity problems.

Card Reader Failure

Steps to diagnose and resolve card reader issues.

Thermal Unit Failure

Troubleshooting steps for thermal unit and fan problems.

ODD Failure

Troubleshooting for Optical Disc Drive (ODD) issues.

Intermittent Problems

Guidance for diagnosing intermittent system hangs.

Post Codes

Description of POST codes during system startup.

CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations

Mainboard

Location of jumpers and connectors on the mainboard.

USB Board

Location of jumpers and connectors on the USB board.

Power Board

Layout of switches and connectors on the power board.

Card Reader

Location of connectors on the card reader.

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery

Procedure for clearing BIOS passwords and recovering BIOS.

Clearing Password Check

Steps to clear BIOS Password (Supervisor and User).

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk

Procedure for BIOS recovery using a crisis disk.

CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Exploded Diagrams

Visual breakdown of the computer's main assemblies.

Main Assembly

Exploded diagram of the main computer assembly.

LCD Assembly

Exploded diagram of the LCD module assembly.

Upper Cover

Exploded diagram of the upper cover components.

Lower Cover

Exploded diagram of the lower cover components.

FRU List

List of all Field Replaceable Units with part numbers.

Screw List

List of screws used in the assembly and disassembly.

CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration

Aspire 5750

Model definition and configuration for Aspire 5750.

Aspire 5750G

Model definition and configuration for Aspire 5750G.

CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components

Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test

List of components tested with Windows 7 environment.

Aspire 5750/5750G

Compatibility details for Aspire 5750/5750G models.

CHAPTER 9 Online Support Information

Introduction

Overview of online technical support services and resources.

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