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Acer Aspire 5740 User Manual

Acer Aspire 5740
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Aspire 5740/5740D/5340 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

Questions and Answers:

Acer Aspire 5740 Specifications

General IconGeneral
RAMUp to 8 GB DDR3
Storage250GB / 320GB / 500GB HDD
Display15.6-inch HD (1366 x 768)
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics or ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Operating SystemWindows 7 Home Premium
Battery6-cell Li-ion
Optical DriveDVD-Super Multi DL drive
ProcessorIntel Core i3 / i5 / i7
Weight2.6 kg
Dimensions381 x 253 x 25/34 mm

Summary

System Specifications

Features

Lists key hardware and software features of the notebook.

Your Acer Notebook tour

Guides users through the physical layout and components.

Indicators

Explains the meaning of various status lights on the device.

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Detailed technical specifications of hardware components.

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

Covers accessing and configuring BIOS settings.

Navigating the BIOS Utility

Instructions for navigating and using BIOS menus and options.

BIOS Flash Utility

Procedure for updating the system BIOS firmware.

Remove HDD Password

Steps to remove an HDD password if forgotten.

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

Disassembly Requirements

Lists necessary tools and precautions for hardware disassembly.

External Module Disassembly Process

Guides on removing external components like HDD, WLAN, ODD.

Removing the Battery Pack

Step-by-step instructions for battery removal.

Removing the Main Board

Detailed steps for removing the main system board.

Troubleshooting

System Check Procedures

General steps for diagnosing system issues.

Power System Check

Procedures for checking power adapter and battery issues.

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message

Lists POST errors and their causes.

Undetermined Problems

Procedures for troubleshooting issues not clearly identified.

Connector Locations

Main Board

Diagrams identifying connectors on the main board.

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery

Procedures for clearing BIOS passwords and recovery.

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk

Method for recovering BIOS using a crisis disk.

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

List of all Field Replaceable Units for the system.

Exploded Diagram

Visual breakdown of the notebook's components.

FRU List

Detailed list of FRU parts with part numbers.

Model Definition and Configuration

Aspire 5740/5740D/5340

Detailed specifications and configurations for specific models.

Test Compatible Components

Hardware Device Tests

Lists components and devices tested for compatibility.

Online Support Information

Online Support Information

Information on accessing Acer's online technical support resources.

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