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Acer Aspire 5734Z Series User Manual

Acer Aspire 5734Z Series
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Aspire 5334/5734Z Series
Service Guide
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Service guide files and updates are available
on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw

Table of Contents

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Acer Aspire 5734Z Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
GraphicsIntel GMA 4500M
Operating SystemWindows 7 Home Premium
Optical DriveDVD-Super Multi DL drive
Battery6-cell Li-ion
Weight2.7 kg
Wireless802.11b/g/n
WebcamAcer Crystal Eye webcam
Card Reader5-in-1 card reader
Display15.6-inch HD (1366 x 768)
Ports3 x USB 2.0, 1 x VGA, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Ethernet, 1 x Headphone, 1 x Microphone
RAM4GB DDR3
Storage250GB HDD
LANGigabit Ethernet

Summary

Chapter 1 System Specifications

Features

Summary of the computer's key features.

Platform

Specific platform details for Aspire 5334 and 5734Z models.

System Memory

Details on system memory capacity and type.

Display

Specifications for the notebook's display.

Optical Media Drive

Specifications for the optical drive.

I/O interface

Description of the notebook's input/output ports.

Indicators

Explanation of system status indicator lights.

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Detailed specifications of system hardware components.

Chapter 2 System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

Guide to configuring system settings via BIOS.

BIOS Flash Utilities

Procedures for updating the system BIOS firmware.

DOS Flash Utility

Step-by-step guide to updating BIOS using a DOS utility.

WinFlash Utility

Instructions for updating BIOS using the WinFlash utility.

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities

Methods for removing HDD and BIOS passwords.

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement

Disassembly Requirements

Tools and conditions needed for disassembly.

Pre-disassembly Instructions

Steps to take before starting disassembly.

External Module Disassembly Process

Process for removing external system components.

Removing the Battery Pack

Step-by-step instructions for removing the battery.

Removing the Lower Covers

Steps to remove the bottom case covers.

Removing the Optical Drive Module

Steps to remove the optical drive.

Removing the DIMM Modules

Instructions for removing RAM modules.

Removing the WLAN Module

Steps to remove the wireless LAN card.

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

Procedure for removing the hard disk drive.

Removing the Keyboard

Instructions for removing the keyboard.

Removing the Mainboard

Steps to remove the system's main circuit board.

Removing the CPU

Procedure for removing the central processing unit.

LCD Module Disassembly Process

Overview of LCD module disassembly steps.

Replacing the Upper Cover

Instructions for reinstalling the top casing.

Replacing the Keyboard

Instructions for reinstalling the keyboard.

Replacing the Battery

Step-by-step instructions for reinstalling the battery.

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

Common Problems

Guide to diagnosing and resolving common computer issues.

Power On Issue

Troubleshooting steps for systems that do not power on.

No Display Issue

Troubleshooting steps for display problems.

LCD Failure

Troubleshooting steps specifically for LCD panel failures.

Built-In Keyboard Failure

Diagnosing and resolving issues with the internal keyboard.

HDD Not Operating Correctly

Steps to resolve issues with the hard disk drive.

Wireless Function Failure

Troubleshooting steps for WLAN connectivity problems.

Thermal Unit Failure

Diagnosing and resolving issues with the thermal unit.

Intermittent Problems

Diagnosing and resolving intermittent system hangs.

Post Codes

Explanation of BIOS POST error codes.

Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations

Top View

Diagram and description of jumpers and connectors on the top side of the motherboard.

Bottom View

Diagram and description of jumpers and connectors on the bottom side of the motherboard.

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery

Procedures for clearing BIOS passwords and performing BIOS recovery.

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk

Steps for recovering BIOS using a crisis disk or USB.

Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

JE50_MV Exploded Diagrams

Visual diagrams showing exploded views of system assemblies.

JE50_MV FRU List

List of all Field Replaceable Units with part numbers.

Screw List

List of screws used in disassembly with part numbers.

Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration

AS5334

Configurations and specifications for the AS5334 model series.

AS5734Z

Configurations and specifications for the AS5734Z model series.

Appendix B Test Compatible Components

Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test

List of components tested for compatibility with Windows 7.

CPU

List of compatible Intel CPU models.

HDD

List of compatible HDD models and specifications.

Memory

List of compatible memory modules (RAM).

Appendix C Online Support Information

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