EasyManua.ls Logo

Acer Aspire 7535 Series User Manual

Acer Aspire 7535 Series
220 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Page #1 background imageLoading...
Page #1 background image
Aspire 7738/7738G Series
Aspire 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG Series
Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 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

Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Acer Aspire 7535 Series and is the answer not in the manual?

Acer Aspire 7535 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Resolution1600 x 900
LANGigabit Ethernet
WebcamAcer Crystal Eye webcam
ProcessorAMD Turion X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor
RAMUp to 4GB DDR2
StorageUp to 320GB HDD
Display17.3-inch HD+ CineCrystal LED-backlit TFT LCD
GraphicsATI Radeon HD 3200
Operating SystemWindows Vista Home Premium
ChipsetAMD M780G
Optical DriveDVD-Super Multi DL
WirelessAcer InviLink 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Battery6-cell Li-ion

Summary

Revision History

Copyright

Disclaimer

Conventions

Preface

Chapter 1: System Specifications

Features

Summary of computer features.

Platform

Details on the processor and chipset.

System Memory

Information about RAM capacity and type.

Display and Graphics

Screen resolution, aspect ratio, graphics chipset.

I/O Ports

Description of all input/output ports.

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Detailed hardware specs including CPU, BIOS, memory, LAN.

Chapter 2: System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

Utility for configuring system hardware settings.

Navigating the BIOS Utility

Instructions on how to navigate the BIOS setup menu.

Information

Displays summary of computer hardware information.

Main

Sets system time, date, and boot options.

Security

Parameters to safeguard computer from unauthorized use.

Boot

Defines the order of boot devices to load the operating system.

Exit

Confirms or discards changes made in BIOS Setup Utility.

BIOS Flash Utility

Utility for updating system BIOS flash ROM.

Remove HDD Password

Procedure for removing HDD password.

Chapter 3: Machine Disassembly and Replacement

Disassembly Requirements

Tools and preparation needed for disassembly.

General Information

Pre-disassembly instructions and process overview.

External Module Disassembly Process

Steps and flowchart for removing external components.

Removing the Battery Pack

Step-by-step guide to remove the battery pack.

Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module

Instructions to remove the second hard disk drive module.

Removing the Back Cover

Steps to remove the laptop's back cover.

Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module

Instructions to remove the primary hard disk drive module.

Removing the DIMM Module

Steps to remove the memory modules.

Main Unit Disassembly Process

Steps and flowchart for disassembling the main unit.

Removing the Keyboard

Instructions to remove the laptop keyboard.

Removing the LCD Module

Steps to remove the LCD module from the base unit.

Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case

Procedure to separate the main chassis components.

Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards

Steps to remove fingerprint and touchpad components.

Removing the Main Board

Detailed instructions for removing the system's main board.

Removing the Heatsink Module

Steps to remove the heatsink module for cooling.

Removing the CPU

Procedure for removing the central processing unit.

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

System Check Procedures

Steps to check system components like drives, keyboard, memory.

Memory Check

Procedure to test for memory errors.

Power System Check

Steps to verify power supply and battery functionality.

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message

Lists POST error messages and their possible causes.

Index of Error Messages

Comprehensive list of error codes and their meanings.

Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes

Explains BIOS beep codes indicating hardware issues.

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message

Maps symptoms to Field Replaceable Units (FRUs).

Intermittent Problems

Troubleshooting steps for recurring system hang issues.

Undetermined Problems

Procedure for isolating issues not clearly identified by diagnostics.

Chapter 5: Connector Locations

Main Board

Diagram and list of connectors on the main board.

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery

Procedures for clearing passwords and recovering BIOS.

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk

Procedure for BIOS recovery using a crisis disk.

Chapter 6: FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Exploded Diagram

Exploded view of major components for identification.

Aspire 7738/7738G Series FRU List

List of Field Replaceable Units for Aspire 7738/7738G series.

Aspire 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG Series FRU List

List of Field Replaceable Units for Aspire 7735 series.

Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series FRU List

List of Field Replaceable Units for Aspire 7535/7235 series.

Appendix A: Model Definition and Configuration

Aspire 7738/7738G Series

Detailed model configurations for Aspire 7738/7738G series.

Aspire 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG Series

Detailed model configurations for Aspire 7735 series.

Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series

Detailed model configurations for Aspire 7535/7235 series.

Appendix B: Test Compatible Components

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test

List of components tested with Windows Vista.

PCMCIA Test

Compatibility tests for PCMCIA devices.

ExpressCard Test

Compatibility tests for ExpressCard devices.

Memory Card Test (SD/MS/MMC/SM/CF/Microdrive/XD)

Compatibility tests for various memory card types.

Appendix C: Online Support Information

Related product manuals