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Acer Aspire 5738Z Series User Manual

Acer Aspire 5738Z Series
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Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series
Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series
Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series
Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series
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Table of Contents

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Acer Aspire 5738Z Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
GraphicsIntel GMA 4500M
LANGigabit Ethernet
WebcamAcer Crystal Eye webcam
Card Reader5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
RAMUp to 4 GB DDR3
Storage320GB HDD
Display15.6" HD (1366 x 768)
Operating SystemWindows Vista Home Premium
Optical DriveDVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
Battery6-cell Li-ion
Weight2.7 kg
ChipsetMobile Intel GL40 Express Chipset
Wireless802.11b/g Wi-Fi
Ports3 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA, 1 x Ethernet, 1 x Headphone, 1 x Microphone
Dimensions383 x 250 x 26/38.6 mm (15.1 x 9.8 x 1.0/1.5 inches)
ProcessorIntel Pentium Dual-Core T4200

Summary

System Specifications

Features

Summary of computer features, platform, and memory.

Display and graphics

Screen size, resolution, graphics controller, and resolution support.

I/O Ports

Lists and describes various input/output ports on the notebook.

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

Hardware configuration program for BIOS settings.

BIOS Flash Utility

Procedure for updating the system BIOS flash ROM.

Remove HDD Password

Steps to remove an HDD password.

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

Disassembly Requirements

Tools needed for disassembling the computer.

External Module Disassembly Process

Steps for removing external components like HDD, WLAN, ODD.

Main Unit Disassembly Process

Steps for disassembling internal components like keyboard, LCD, main board.

LCD Module Disassembly Process

Detailed steps for disassembling the LCD module and its parts.

Troubleshooting

System Check Procedures

Steps for diagnosing common system problems.

Power System Check

Verifying power supply and adapter issues.

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message

Lists POST error messages and their causes.

Index of Error Messages

A comprehensive list of error codes and their meanings.

Intermittent Problems

Troubleshooting intermittent system hang issues.

Undetermined Problems

Procedures for isolating unknown hardware failures.

Connector Locations

Main Board

Diagrams showing main board connector locations.

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery

Clearing Password Check

Procedures for clearing BIOS passwords.

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk

Procedures for recovering BIOS using a crisis disk.

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Exploded Diagram

Visual representation of component disassembly.

FRU List

Comprehensive list of Field Replaceable Units with part numbers.

Model Definition and Configuration

Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series

Model specifications for this series.

Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series

Model specifications for this series.

Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series

Model specifications for this series.

Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series

Model specifications for this series.

Test Compatible Components

Microsoft® Windows® Environment Test

Lists tested components for Windows compatibility.

Online Support Information

Index

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