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Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Notebook Computer Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the Acer/CSD web site; for more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History Refer to the table below for changes made on this version of the Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Notebook Computer Service Guide. Date Chapter Updates ii Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 3
servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Incorporated. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 4
to any physical risk or system damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures. iv Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 5
SERVICE PROVIDERS, your office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed service guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 6
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Removing the Battery Pack 28 Keyboard 37 Removing the LCD Module 38 Removing the Upper Case 41 Removing the Speakers 43 Removing the Power Board 44 Removing the Touchpad Board 45 Removing the Mainboard 47 Removing the Heat Sink Fan (HSF) Assembly 47 vii Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 8
Unit (FRU) List 73 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Exploded Diagram 74 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 FRU List 78 Appendix A Model Definition and Configurations 86 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 87 Appendix C Online Support Information 90 Index 91 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide viii - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 9
Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of the Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 computer. Features This tables in this section list the system features and environmental requirements of the computer. NOTE: The specifications listed in this section are for reference only. The - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 10
on/off (blue/orange) • Power (blue) • WLAN (blue/orange) Software Aspect Operating system support Antivirus software Power management Description Microsoft Genuine Windows Vista Norton Internet Security ACPI 3.0 (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) standard 2 Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 11
Aspect Ergonomics Security Description • Spill-resistant keyboard and touchpad • Status LED indicators • High-capacity, rechargeable battery pack • ACPI-compliant power management system • BIOS-based user, supervisor, Non-operating: 20% to 80% RH non-condensing Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 3 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 12
audio output. For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 13
when there is hard drive access. Hotkeys The battery status. • Blue - The computer is in AC mode. • Amber - The battery is charging. • Flashing amber - The battery charge is below critical level; battery requires charging. Supports MMC, SD, xD, MS, and MS PRO cards. Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 14
Ethernet port (RJ-45) Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in /speaker/ Line-out jack Connects to audio line-out devices such as speakers, or headphones. 6 Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 15
battery pack. Releases the battery pack for removal. Locks the battery pack in position. Houses the computer's hard disk. Houses the computer's memory modules. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 16
Dual Independent Display support Graphics output Specification Integrated in the Mobile Intel GL40 / GM45 Express Chipset GL40: 667 MHz GM45: 667 MHz / 800 MHz / 1066 MHz Yes GL40: LVDS, SDVO, TV Out, CRT GM45: LVDS, SDVO, TV Out, CRT, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort 8 Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 17
series keyboard with embedded numeric keypad, inverted-T cursor keys, Internet scroll key, and 12 function keys (hotkeys) • Multilanguage support • Spill-proof Card Reader Item Card reader controller Card compatibility Specification Realtek RTS5159 MMC, SD, xD, MS, and MS PRO Aspire 4732Z/4332 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 18
Memory controller Number of DIMM slot Maximum memory size DIMM speed DIMM type Memory module combinations Specification Integrated in the Mobile Intel GL40/GM45 Express Chipset 2 32-bit OS: 1 GB per slot; 2 GB maximum U8HD0B N-AD 800 MHz M470T5663EH3-CE6 667 MHz 10 Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 19
speed (RPM) Interface transfer rate Seek time, typical (ms) Specification Hitachi Travelstar 5K500.B HTS545032B9A300 2.5 inch SATA 3.0 512 8 5400 300 MB/s 12 Seagate Momentus 5400.5 ST9320320AS Toshiba MKxx55GSX MK3255GSX 14 12 WD Scorpio Blue WD3200BEVT 12 Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 11 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 20
speed (RPM) Interface transfer rate Seek time, typical (ms) Specification Hitachi Travelstar 5K500.B HTS545050B9A300 2.5 inch SATA 3.0 512 8 5400 300 MB/s 12 Seagate Momentus 5400.6 ST9500325AS Toshiba MKxx55GSX MK5055GSX 14 12 WD Scorpio Blue WD5000BEVT 12 12 Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 21
AD-7580S 128 × 126.1 170 128 × 129 160 LCD Panel Item Specification Brand AUO CMO LG Display Model B140XW01 N140B6 LP140WH1 Screen size Specification Chicony Calla 0.3M 2G Yes Suyin Camellia AC Adapter Item Brand Specification Delta Hipro Lite-On Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 22
Battery Pack Item Brand Capacity Pack capacity Type Specification Panasonic BIOS Item BIOS chip Setup utility Specification Winbond W25X16 Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility Antivirus Protection Item Product Specification Norton Internet Security 2009 (v16.0) 14 Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 23
time and date • Configuring the hard drives • Specifying the boot device sequence • changes to the BIOS settings. IMPORTANT: If you repeatedly receive "Run Setup" messages, the RTC battery located on the BIOS settings from the default or current configuration. Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 15 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 24
-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 5738 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX Menu bar F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Legend bar 16 Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 25
menu, closes the pop-up without making a selection. To bring up the General Help window. The General Help window describes other Setup navigation keys that are not displayed on the legend bar. Press to load displayed may not be the same as those in your computer. Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 17 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 26
are necessary for troubleshooting and may be required when asking for technical support. Information Phoenix SecureCore drive installed in the system. Displays the current system BIOS version. Displays the current VGA BIOS version. Displays the keyboard 18 Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 27
(such as Windows 95). If any error occurs while booting, the system automatically switches to text mode. When disabled, BIOS setup is in drive to store the operation system. User can then use this partition to restore the system to factory defaults. Disabled Enabled Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 28
when the computer boots up. NOTE: The Acer eMachine D525/D725 computer does not support AHCI or RAID functions so set this parameter this password will restrict a user's access to the hard disk drive. It will be required during boot-up or when waking from hibernation Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 29
length of password contains 8 alphanumeric characters-A - Z, 0 - 9, and ';' (for French keyboard). • System passwords are case-insensitive. • When you are prompted to enter a password, original password, then press Enter. 3. Type a new password, then press Enter. Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 21 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 30
short the G61 hardware gap located near the processor socket (U33). Go to page 70 for instructions. To regain access to your computer if you lose the HDD password, you need to generate a master password and unlock your hard drive. Go to page 71 for instructions. 22 Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 31
USB keyboard 7. External USB optical drive To set the boot drive sequence: 1. Press or to highlight a bootable device. 2. Press F5 or F6 to move the selected device up or down the boot sequence. 3. Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility. Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 32
changes made and closes the Setup Utility. Loads the factory-default settings for all Setup parameters. Keyboard shortcut: F9 Discards all changes made to the Setup Utility and loads previous configuration settings. Saves all changes made to the Setup Utility. 24 Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 33
step-by-step instructions on how to disassemble the computer for maintenance and troubleshooting purposes. Disassembly instructions in a step-by step manner. To illustrate, if you want to remove the mainboard, you must first remove the keyboard 156.93 294.25 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 25 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 34
use the same housing (only middle cover, LCD cover, LCD bezel and upper case are different in appearance), Aspire 4732Z/4332 disassembling steps will be the same as eMachines D725/D525. Here we take eMachines D725/D525 as working sample for this chapter. 26 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 35
External Modules Disassembly External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Code A B C D E Part Number 86.00E33.736 86.00A02.140 86.9A554.4R0 86.9A552.4R0 86.00E25.723 Type M2.5 x L6 M2 x L4 M3 x L3 M2 x L4 M2 x L3 Color Black Black Silver Black Black Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 27 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 36
the above image. Detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposing it. Removing the xD Dummy Card 1. Push against the card, as if you were pushing it further into the slot, letting the card spring out. 2. Pull the xD dummy card out of its slot. 28 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 37
Removing the Lower Case Cover 1. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure on the previous page. 2. Remove the screws securing the lower case cover. Type M2.5 x L6 M2 x cover from the main unit to remove it. Part Number 86.00E33.736 86.00A02.140 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 29 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 38
Removing the Memory Modules 1. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case Cover" procedure on page 29. 2. Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM 1 slot. 3. Remove the memory module from its slot. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove the DIMM 2 slot module. 30 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 39
Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case Cover" procedure on page 29. 2. Grasp the black mylar tab and use it the screws on the HDD bracket. Type M3 x L3 Quantity 2 Color Silver Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part Number 86.9A554.4R0 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 31 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 40
Battery Pack" procedure on page 28. 2. Remove the screw securing the WLAN module compartment cover. Type M2 x L4 Quantity 1 Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00A02.140 3. Pry loose the WLAN module compartment cover from the main unit to remove it. 32 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 41
4. Remove the WLAN module label sticker. 5. Disconnect the main and auxiliary antennas from the WLAN module. 6. Remove the screw securing the WLAN module. Type M2 x L4 Quantity 1 Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part Number 86.9A552.4R0 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 33 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 42
7. Remove the WLAN module from its slot. Removing the Optical Disc Drive 1. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case Cover" procedure on page 29. 2. Remove the screw securing the ODD to to push the ODD out of the main unit, then pull it out of its bay. 34 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 43
4. Remove the screw securing the ODD bracket. Type M2 x L3 Quantity 1 Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 5. Detach the ODD bracket from the module. Part Number 86.00E25.723 6. Detach the ODD bezel from the module. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 35 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 44
.736 86.00E34.738 86.00E13.524 Type M2.5 x L6 M2.5 x L8 M2 x L4 Color Black Black Black CAUTION: To avoid scratching or damaging the LCD panel, cover it with a protective film before disassembling the main unit. 36 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 45
easy removal of the middle cover. 5. Remove the middle cover from the upper case. Removing the Keyboard 1. Perform the "Removing the Middle Cover" procedure on page 37. 2. Use a plastic flat screwdriver to push the latches on the top side of the keyboard. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 37 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 46
the palmrest to gain access to the keyboard cable. 4. Disconnect the keyboard cable from its mainboard connector. Removing the LCD Module 1. Perform the "Removing the Keyboard" procedure on page 37. 2. Disconnect the LCD cable from its mainboard connector. 38 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 47
3. Detach the LCD cable from its upper case latch. 4. Detach the WLAN antennas from their upper case latches. 5. Pull out the WLAN antennas from underneath the computer. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 39 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 48
securing the LCD module. Part Number 86.00E33.736 Type M2.5 x L8 Quantity 2 Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00E34.738 10. Detach the LCD module from the main unit. Proceed to page 50 for instructions on how to disassemble the LCD module. 40 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 49
Removing the Upper Case 1. Perform the "Removing the LCD Module" procedure on page 38. 2. Disconnect the following system cables from their board connectors. • Speaker cable • Power FFC • Touchpad board cable (TPAD1) Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 41 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 50
Number 86.00E33.736 7. Remove the top upper case screws. Type M2 x L4 Quantity 2 Color Black 42 Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00E13.524 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 51
case latches. 3. Remove the screws securing the left and right speakers. Type M2 x L4 Quantity 2 Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00E13.524 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 43 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 52
>10 cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in the above image. Follow local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. 44 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 53
the touchpad board. 3. Remove the screw securing the touchpad board bracket. Type M2 x L4 Quantity 1 Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00E13.524 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 45 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 54
>10 cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in the above image. Follow local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. 46 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 55
in the above image. Detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposing it. Removing the Heat Sink Fan (HSF) Assembly 1. Perform the "Removing the Mainboard" procedure on page 47. 2. Disconnect the HSF cable from its mainboard connector. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 47 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 56
mainboard. Part Number - Removing the Processor 1. Perform the "Removing the Heat Sink Fan (HSF) Assembly" procedure on page 47. 2. Remove the CPU label sticker. 48 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 57
dust contaminants are evident. Allow the alcohol to evaporate before continuing. Apply just enough thermal grease to evenly coat the surface of the processor die. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 49 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 58
LCD Module Disassembly LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Code A H I Part Number 86.00E33.736 86.00F87.735 86.00C07.220 Type M2.5 x L6 M2.5 x L5 M2 x L3 Color Black Black Silver 50 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 59
on page 38. 2. Remove the rubber pads covering the LCD bezel screws. 3. Remove the screws securing the LCD bezel. Type M2.5 x L6 Quantity 4 Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 4. Carefully pry loose the bezel from the LCD case. Part Number 86.00E33.736 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 51 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 60
5. Detach the LCD bezel from the LCD case. Removing the Lid Magnet 1. Perform the "Removing the LCD Bezel" procedure on page 51. 2. Remove the tape covering the lid magnet. 3. Remove the lid magnet from the LCD bezel. 52 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 61
. 2. Detach the LCD cable and WLAN antennas from their LCD case latches. 3. Disconnect the CCD board cable. 4. Remove the screws securing the LCD hinges to the LCD case. Type M2.5 x L5 Quantity 2 Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00F87.735 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 53 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 62
1. Perform the "Removing the LCD Panel" procedure on page 53. 2. Detach the CCD end of the LCD-CCD coaxial cable from the LCD panel. 3. Detach the clear adhesive tape protecting the LCD FPC cable connector, then disconnect the cable from the LCD panel PCB. 54 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 63
Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Removing the WLAN Antennas 1. Perform the "Removing the LCD Panel" procedure on page 53. 2. Detach the aluminum foil tabs securing the WLAN antennas. Part Number 86.00C07.220 3. Detach the WLAN antennas from the LCD case. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 55 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 64
Removing the CCD Board 1. Perform the "Removing the LCD Panel" procedure on page 53. 2. Pry loose the CCD board from the LCD case to remove it. CAUTION: The CCD board is glued to the LCD case. Remove the CCD board only if it is defective. 56 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 65
menu. • RTC battery • Mainboard • Select "Load Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility's Exit menu. • Mainboard • Run the BIOS Setup Utility to check if the fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. • Optical disc drive • Hard disk drive • Mainboard Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 57 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 66
power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 64 Reconnect the LCD cable. Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD panel Mainboard Reconnect the LCD cable. LCD panel Mainboard Make sure all connectors are connected tightly and correctly. Mainboard Speaker Mainboard 58 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 67
values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS BIOS ROM Autosize cache Advanced configuration of chipset registers Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 68
Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Data Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 69
POST Routine Description Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers error display function Initialize system error handler Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 61 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 70
Description PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional) Unknown interrupt BIOS Beep Codes for Boot Block in Flash Clear Huge Segment Boot to Full DOS 62 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 71
cable. 2. Replace the keyboard. 3. Replace the mainboard. The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: q Numeric keypad q External keyboard If any of these devices do not function, reconnect the cable and repeat above procedures. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 63 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 72
. b. If the problem is not resolved, see "Undetermined Problems" section on page battery pack. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the AC/DC charger board. 64 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 73
problem has been resolved. 6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failed FRU. 7. If the problem persists, replace the mainboard, and then LCD assembly (one at a time). Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 74
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the Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 computer. Procedures for clearing the BIOS and HDD passwords, as well as instructions for BIOS recovery are also provided. Block Diagram The core subsystems of the Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 are depicted in the following block diagram. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 67 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 76
Code LCD1 POWERCN1 SPK1 TPAD1 KB1 CARD1 RTC1 U16 Component LCD-CCD coaxial cable connector Power board cable connector Speaker cable connector Touchpad board cable connector Keyboard cable connector 5-in-1 card reader module RTC battery Intel ICH9M chipset 68 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 77
Component Battery pack connector HDD module connector DC-in jack VGA port Heat sink fan cable connector Ethernet port USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in jack Line-out jack Mobile Intel GM45 or GL40 GMCH DIMM slots ODD module connector Processor socket WLAN module slot Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 78
the HDD module, battery pack, and the lower case cover. 12. Turn on the computer and press F2 during bootup to access the Setup Utility. 13. Press F9 to load the system defaults. 14. Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility. 70 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 79
to create another crisis disk. 8. Eject and reconnect the USB removable storage device from the computer, and make sure it contains the following three files: • BIOS.wph • MINIDOS.sys • PHLASH16.exe Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 71 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 80
power button. The system will now execute the BIOS recovery process. When the process is complete the computer will automatically reboot. 4. Disconnect the USB storage device from the computer. 5. Perform a BIOS flash procedure to update the BIOS firmware. 72 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 81
FRU parts. NOTE: Follow the local government regulations, or the rules set by your regional office on how to return or dispose of defective parts. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 73 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 82
Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Exploded Diagram 74 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 83
SLOVENIA KEYBOARD EM-4TV2 HM41 INTERNAL 14 STANDARD 87KEYS BLACK BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE KB.I140A.196 KB.I140A.181 KB.I140A.176 KB.I140A.193 KB.I140A.197 KB.I140A.172 KB.I140A.188 KB.I140A.195 KB.I140A.191 KB.I140A.179 KB.I140A.187 KB.I140A.189 KB.I140A.174 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 84
KEYBOARD EM-4TV2 HM41 INTERNAL 14 STANDARD 91KEYS BLACK JAPANESE MAINBOARD HM41_MV UMA GL40NB A1 ICH9M LF W/RTC BATTERY W/O MODEM BOARD & MODEM CABLE LOWER CASE DVD-RW SUPER-MULTI MODULE 8X SATA ODD SONY SUPER-MULTI DRIVE .0080E.017 KU.00807.064 42.N4401.004 76 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 85
BATTERY PANASONIC AS-2009A LI-ION 3S2P PANASONIC 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON 2.2AH (CG) BT.00604.030 BATTERY SIMPLO AS-2009A LI-ION 3S2P PANASONIC 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON PANASONIC 2.2AH (CG) BT.00605.036 19 Lower case cover UNITLOAD COVER 42.N4401.002 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 86
27.01518.611 27.01518.621 27.01518.721 27.01518.631 27.01518.661 27.01518.761 27.01518.A41 27.03218.051 78 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 87
002 BT.00607.068 BT.00604.030 BT.00605.036 MAINBOARD HM41_MV UMA GL40NB A1 ICH9M LF W/RTC BATTERY W/O MODEM BOARD & MODEM CABLE MB.PGL01.001 POWER BUTTON BOARD 55.PGL01.001 TOUCHPAD SYNAPTICS TM- T77H121.01 ATHEROS AR9285(HB95) NI.23600.046 NI.23600.047 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 79 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 88
POWER BUTTON BOARD CABLE LED LCD/CAMERA CABLE LED LCD/CAMERA CABLE Case/cover/bracket WLAN module compartment cover WIRELESS LAN COVER Upper case UPPER CASE SILVER W/SPEAKER 42.N4401.002 42.N4401.003 60.PGL01.001 Middle cover MIDDLE COVER 42.PGL01.001 80 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 89
14" W/CAMERA HOLE FOR NORMAL LED LCD BEZEL 14" W/CAMERA HOLE FOR JAPAN 60.PGL01.002 60.PGL01.004 LCD BRACKET LEFT W/HINGE LCD BRACKET LEFT W/HINGE 34.4BW02.011 34.4BW02.001 LCD BRACKET RIGHT W/HINGE LCD BRACKET RIGHT W/HINGE 34.4BW03.011 34.4BW03.001 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 81 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 90
CORE, MV CPU INTEL CELERON 585 PGA 2.16G 1M 667 MV KC.42001.DTP KC.34001.DTP KC.16001.CMT KC.17001.CMT KC.N0001.585 CPU HEATSINK W/FAN CPU HEATSINK W/FAN CPU HEATSINK W/FAN CPU HEATSINK W/FAN 60.4BW19.001 60.4BW18.001 60.4BW15.001 60.4BW14.001 82 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 91
8X SATA ODD SONY SUPER-MULTI DRIVE 12.7MM TRAY DL 8X AD-7580S LF W/O BEZEL SATA ODD PLDS SUPER-MULTI DRIVE 12.7MM TRAY DL 8X SATA DS-8A3S LF W/O BEZEL ODD PANASONIC SUPER-MULTI DRIVE 12.7MM TRAY DL 8X .007 KH.50008.013 KH.50001.011 KH.50004.001 KH.50007.009 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 83 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 92
GREEK KEYBOARD EM-4TV2 HM41 INTERNAL 14 STANDARD 86KEYS BLACK CHINESE KEYBOARD EM-4TV2 HM41 INTERNAL 14 STANDARD 86KEYS BLACK THAILAND KEYBOARD EM-4TV2 HM41 INTERNAL 14 STANDARD 86KEYS BLACK HEBREW KEYBOARD EM- KB.I140A.190 KB.I140A.194 KB.I140A.185 KB.I140A.178 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 93
W/ CANADIAN FRENCH KEYBOARD EM-4TV2 HM41 INTERNAL 14 STANDARD 87KEYS BLACK CZECH SLOVAK KEYBOARD EM-4TV2 HM41 INTERNAL 14 STANDARD 91KEYS BLACK JAPANESE KB.l140A.198 KB.l140A.175 KB.l140A.184 LED LCD MODULE 14" 738 86.00E13.524 86.00F87.735 86.00C07.220 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 85 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 94
Appendix A Model Definition and Configurations This chapter provides features summary for each of the three Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 computer model configurations. Click the paper clip icon below for detailed model configurations. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 86 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 95
(5.1 channel) JS iFun USB speaker Panasonic USB Speaker (EAB-MPC57USB) Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS Orange Micro USB 2.0 Web Cam HP 450wbt Deskjet Printer (USB/Bluetooth) HP Deskjet F4280 IOGEAR 4-port USB hub Corega WLAN USB Stick-11 (CG-WLUSBST11) Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 87 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 96
IBM 512 MB Memory Key SanDisk 2 GB Cruzer Micro Skin USB Flash Drive Sony 5 GB Micro Vault Pro USB Flash Drive Transcend JetFlash USB Flash Drive V85 8GB Memory Key USB card reader PQI 6-in-1 Flash Card Stick Pro Sony 2 GB High-speed Memory Stick Pro 88 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 97
Google Desktop GoogleSetup Google Toolbar Microsoft Office Trial Microsoft Office Personal 2007 Microsoft Works 9.0 SE NetZero Norton Internet Security 2009 NTI Media Maker WildTanget WinDVD Windows Live Essentials Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 89 - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 98
's website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them. In the Technical Information section you can download information on all Acer notebook, desktop and server models including: • Service guides for all models • BIOS updates • Software utilities • Spare parts lists - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 99
17 POST error indicators 57 Security menu 20 system defaults 24 system passwords 20 block diagram 67 Bluetooth specifications 9 boot block 71 Boot menu 23 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide boot sequence default setting 23 set 23 brightness hotkeys 5 C card reader compatibility test 88 location - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 100
number 80 cover, remove 29 part number 80 M Main menu 19 main unit disassembly flowchart 36 heat sink fan 47 keyboard 37 LCD module 38 mainboard 47 middle cover 37 power board 44 processor 48 speakers 43 touchpad board 45 upper case 41 mainboard bottom view 69 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 101
78 battery pack 79 CCD board 85 hard disk drive 83 HDD bracket 81 heat sink fan 82 keyboard 84 LCD bezel 81 LCD bezel rubber pad 85 LCD case 81 LCD panel 85 LCD panel brackets 81 LCD-CCD coaxial cable 80 lower case 80 lower case cover 80 mainboard 79 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide memory - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 102
5 location 4 part number 85 remove 43 specifications AC adapter 13 antivirus 14 audio 9 battery pack 14 BIOS 14 Bluetooth 9 card reader 9 display 13 Ethernet controller 9 hard disk drive 11 keyboard controller 9 memory 10 memory module 10 optical disc drive 13 power management 14 processor 8 system - Acer Aspire 4732Z | Acer Aspire 4332, Aspire 4732Z Series Service Guide - Page 103
compatibility test 88 module slot 69 module, part number 79 module, remove 32 specifications 9 X xD dummy card part number 81 remove 28 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 95