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Asprire Fuquene Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire Fuquene service guide. Date Chapter Updates II - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 3
, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 4
are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 5
supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer -on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 6
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Operating system T Genuine Windows® VistaTM Capable T Genuine Windows® VistaTM Home Basic / Home Premium / Ultimate / Business Edition T Genuine Windows® XP Home / Professional Edition (Service Pack 2) - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 8
keyboard with 5-degree curve T Touchpad with 4-way scroll button T Four easy-launch buttons T Two front-access switches: WLAN LED and Bluetooth® LED-switches Communication T Acer Video Conference, featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCamTM and optional Acer - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 9
T Line-in jack T Ethernet (RJ-45) port T Modem (RJ-11) port T DC-in jack for AC adapter Chapter 1 3 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 10
Environment T Temperature: t Operating: 5ºC to 35ºC t Non-operating: -20ºC to 65ºC T Humidity (non-condensing): t Operating: 20%~80% t Non-operating: 20%~80% 4 Chapter 1 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 11
System Block Diagram Chapter 1 5 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 12
Touchpad Connector 6 JP5 Keyboard Connector 7 JP2 Button Board Connector 8 JP36 LED Board Connector 9 U14 10 U15 11 JP9 12 LED1 13 LED2 14 JP13 15 JP11 16 JP12 PCI Express Card Socket Power/Suspend LED Battery Charge/Discharge LED Mainboard to Audio Board Connector Mainboard to - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 13
Jack 13 Battery Connector 14 D-Sub CRT Connector 15 ODD Connector 16 Mini Card (TV-Tuner) Connector 17 Mini Card (WLAN) Connector 18 Mini Card (TV-Tuner) Socket 19 North Bridge 20 Internal Fan Connector 21 RJ45 (LAN) Connector 22 USB (Dual) Connectors 23 S-video/TV-out Connector - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 14
Your Acer Notebook Tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new Aspire computer. Front View # 1 2 3 4 5 8 Icon Item Built-in camera Power button Description 0.3 megapixel web camera for video communication. Turns the computer on and off. Easy-launch buttons - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 15
's battery status. 3 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 4 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. 5 Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., line-out jack with S/PDIF speakers, headphones). support - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 16
S-video/TV-out (NTSC/ Connects to a television or display device PAL) port with S-video Cards are 5mm thick like Type II PC Cards, but do not use the same 86x54mm footprint. Express Cards come in 75x54mm and 75x34mm sizes. Express Card/54 slot means this notebook accepts 75x54mm Express Cards - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 17
Right View # Icon Item Description 1 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 3 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active. - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 18
Base view # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) 5 Ventilation slots and - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 19
Description Lights up when the computer is on. Battery Lights up when the battery is being charged. Icon Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Function Description Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. HDD Num lock Cap lock Indicates when - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 20
Launch Button Web browser Mail Arcade Default application Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Windows Media Center Touchpad Basics The following teaches you how to use the touchpad: T Move your finger across the - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 21
. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad. Num Lock Off Hold while using cursor-control keys. Type the letters in a normal manner. Windows Keys The keyboard has one key that performs Windows-specific - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 22
the minimize all windows This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS utility. To - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 23
and off. + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness + + the keyboard, or hold and then press the symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 24
The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either directly press the < > key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. 18 Chapter 1 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 25
on your notebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 26
Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. 20 Chapter 1 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 27
brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire (1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported. DC Mode (Battery mode) There are three pre-defined profiles - Balanced, Power Saver, and High Performance. You can - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 28
life estimates based on current usage, refer to the time shown in the "Remaining Battery Life" field. For additional power options, click "More Power option". Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer's display to an external device or project using - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 29
by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 30
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notebook is unattended. T Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card port, infrared (IR), and Bluetooth. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must notebook or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 32
on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: T Password protection. T Recovery of applications and drivers. T Image/data backup: T Back up to HDD (set recovery point). T Back up to CD/DVD. T Image/data recovery tools: T Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). T Recover - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 33
Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: T Provides a simple - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 34
Rubber grip (selected models only) Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the screen. OR Click Start > All programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. Changing the Acer OrbiCam resolution To change the capture - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 35
Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar. 2. Drag and drop each window into - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 36
NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommendNedovtea:lueN. ote: Launch Manager Launch Manager allows"yEoausyto-laseutntchhe fbourtteoanssy"-laounncphabguetto2n4s (see their locations mentioned in "Easy- Launch Buttons"). You can - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 37
Boot Up support, PC Card 95 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), IrDA 1.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, WfM 2.0, PXE (Preboot Execution Environment), BIS 1.0 (Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface), PC99a and Mobile PC2001 Compliant, Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology Set by setup manual - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 38
Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification North Bridge NVIDIA® MCP67-MV (Single chip) 0MB (no - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 39
VBIOS Options System Memory 512Mb 1024MB 2048MB 4096MB VBIOS Option in BIOS/ CMOS 128MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom 5787 10/100/1000 Ethernet Giga LAN - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 40
Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification Broadcom Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). USB 1.1 USB Wireless Module 802.11a/b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 41
mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ Subwoofer Specification HLDS COMBO 12.7mm Tray - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 42
Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus System Board Major Chips Item Core logic LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless LAN PCMCIA Audio Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification Built - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 43
BATTERY PANASONIC LI-ION 8CELLS BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 8CELLS BATTERY SIMPLO LI-ION 8CELLS BATTERY SONY LI-ION 8CELLS Li-ion 2000 mAH or 2400 mAH 6 cell or 8cell 9 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 14.8V 16.8+-0.2v LCD 15.4" inch Item Vendor & model name Screen driver) 40/40 10/30 Specification - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 44
Disk (S4) 0 to +50 -20 to +60 Specification 0 to +50 -25 to +60 0 to +50 -20 to +60 0 to +50 -20 to +60 Specification Darfon/V189-301GP N/A 9~21 2.56 (max) 780V managed in this state. CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 45
run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of screen). Press m to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to "disabled". If you - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 46
made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 47
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Power Exit CPU Type : CPU BIOS Version : V0.14 VGA BIOS Version : V5.67.32.10.13 Serial Number : Asset Tag Number : Product Name : Manufacturer Name : Acer an internal LAN device is presenting. UUID=32bytes Chapter 2 54 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 48
Extended Memory : Video Memory : Quiet Boot : Network Boot : F12 Boot Menu : Wake On Lan : D2D Recovery : [19 :03:49] [04/25/2007] 634 KB 766 MB [256 MB] Shows system base memory size Shows extended memory size [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help , - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 49
below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Wake-up on LAN Description Format/Option Sets the - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 50
screen displays advanced settings in BIOS. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Power Exit USB Self-Healing PCI Hot-Plug Resources : I/O : Memory : Pre-fetchable Memory: Watchdog Timer : Integrated Devices [Enabled] [256] [2M] [2M] [Disabled] Item Specific - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 51
[Enter] Set User Password [Enter] Set SATA Port 0 HDD Password [Enter] Password on Boot : [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to the setup utility. It can be used to boot up when Password on boot is enabled. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 52
screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Supervisor Password is User Password is HDD Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot protects the BIOS Setup Utility have to return your notebook computer to your - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 53
you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight on boot parameter. 6. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is OK, the screen will - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 54
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message. 61 Chapter 2 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 55
priority order: 1: IDE 4 : TOSHIBA MK1237GSX-(S1) 2: IDE 5 : 3: IDE 0 : PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K17RS-( 4: PCI BEV : NVIDIA Boot Agent 247.0541 5: USB HDD : 6: USB CDROM : 7: USB FDC : 8: USB KEY : Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the list, or to - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 56
standard power parameters for specific components. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Power Exit C State Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 57
the hard disk. Disabled or Enabled Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the PCI clock. Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the Fake Battery Subsytem feature Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables the Altvid function, to reduce Disabled or Enabled processor voltage to the minimal operation - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 58
unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Power Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 59
T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 60
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procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small Philips screw driver T Philips screwdriver T Plastic flat - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 62
General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. 69 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 63
on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Start Battery Pack B*1 D*1 System Fan - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 64
LCD Module B*4 LCD Bezel G*1 for 15" G*2 for 15.4" LCD Inverter B*2 LCD Panel G*2 for 15.4" Wireless Antenna Set LCD Assembly LCD Cable F*8 (4 on left; 4 on right) LCD Bracket Sets LCD Screw List Item Description A SCREW M2.5*3(NL) B SCREW M2.5*4(NL) B SCREW M2.5*6(NL) D SCREW M2.5* - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 65
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Unlock the battery lock (move the battery lock to the unlock position as shown). 2. Slide the battery release latch then remove the battery. Chapter 3 72 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 66
Removing the HDD Module/Memory/Wireless LAN Card/Modem Card/ System Fan/Thermal Modules/VGA Board/CPU/Keyboard and the LCD Module Removing the HDD Module 1. Remove the two screws out the memory from the DIMM socket then remove it (If the notebook has two memory, then repeat this step). 73 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 67
Removing the Wireless LAN Card/Modem Card and TV Tuner Card 1. Disconnect the three antennae from the wireless LAN card. 2. Remove the two screws fastening the wireless LAN card. 3. Then take out the wireless LAN card from the main unit. 4. Remove the screw fastening the modem card and detach the - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 68
Removing the System Fan/Thermal Modules/VGA Board and CPU 1. Disconnect the fan cable from the main board. 2. Remove the three screws holding the system fan. 3. Remove the four spring screws holding the CPU thermal module. 4. Then detach the CPU thermal module as shown. 5. Use a flat screwdriver to - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 69
as shown. 5. Turn over the keyboard as the image shows. Then disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board. 6. Remove the keyboard from the main unit. 7. Disconnect the LCD cable and microphone cable from the main board. 8. Pull out the wireless LAN antennas free from the main unit as shown - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 70
10. Detach the LCD module from the main unit. 77 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 71
Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly 1. Remove the screw fastening the ODD from the bottom of the notebook. 2. Push the ODD module outwards and gently pull it out as shown. 3. Press and release the PC dummy card from the PC slot as shown. 4. - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 72
detach the upper case assembly from the lower case assembly. Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 1. Disconnect the USB cable from Bluetooth cable from the main board. 5. Take out the Bluetooth module and its cable from the lower case as shown. 6. Then detach the Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 73
9. Remove the screw fastening the main board to the lower case. 10. Detach the main board from the lower case as shown. 11. Turn the main board over, then remove the DC-in connector from the board as shown. Chapter 3 80 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 74
Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly 1. Turn the upper case over. 2. Remove the two screws fastening the button board. 3. Detach the button board with FFC from the - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 75
Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Remove the four screw rubbers as shown. 2. Then remove the four screws fastening the LCD bezel. 3. Detach the LCD bezel from the - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 76
10. Remove the four screws fastening the left LCD bracket and detach it. 11. Remove the four screws fastening the right LCD bracket and detach it. 12. Disconnect the LCD cable from the rear side of the LCD. 83 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 77
the four screws holding the HDD (hard disk drive) case; two on each side. 2. Carefully slide out the hard disk drive from the HDD case. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Remove the three screws holding the optical bracket. 2. Then remove the optical bracket from the optical disk drive. Chapter 3 84 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 78
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Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards on screen. Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others). Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 80
to fail. Do the following to select the test device: 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. See if FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 81
error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board). 2. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 3. Press F2 in the test items. 4. Follow the instructions in the message window. NOTE: Make sure - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 82
voltage is within the range, do the following: T Replace the System board. T If the problem is not corrected, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 103. T If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step. the operational charge does not work, see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 90. 89 Chapter 4 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 83
Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. 4. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging. From Hardware: 1. Power off - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 84
also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. If the symptom is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 103. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Most of the - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 85
BIOS Update keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 86
time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Default BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 87
Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 88.. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 88
bus IDE Initialize Power Management Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 89
video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 90
Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 91
system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 92
Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 93
in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound comes from the computer. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound. Audio driver Speaker System - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 94
cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work. Touchpad does not work. Action in - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 95
defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following: 1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 96
Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer. NOTE: Verify Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards 4. Power-on the computer. 5. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 97
Touchpad Connector 6 JP5 Keyboard Connector 7 JP2 Button Board Connector 8 JP36 LED Board Connector 9 U14 10 U15 11 JP9 12 LED1 13 LED2 14 JP13 15 JP11 16 JP12 PCI Express Card Socket Power/Suspend LED Battery Charge/Discharge LED Mainboard to Audio Board Connector Mainboard to - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 98
12 JP24 DC-in Power Jack 13 Battery Connector 14 D-Sub CRT Connector 15 ODD Connector 16 Mini Card (TV-Tuner) Connector 17 Mini Card (WLAN) Connector 18 Mini Card (TV-Tuner) Socket 19 North Bridge 20 Internal Fan Connector 21 RJ45 (LAN) Connector 22 USB (Dual) Connectors 23 TV - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 99
the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire Fuquene. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair made, it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 100
Aspire Fuquene Exploded Diagram Category ADAPTER BATTERY BOARD No. Part Name and Description Acer Part No. ADAPTER SP PA 4S2P 4.8AH 7 01K 0FA BATTERY LI-ION 8CELLS 4.8MAH SONY SY 4S2P 4.8AH 7 01K 0FA BT.00804.020 MODEM BOARD FX.22500.009 BLUETOOTH BOARD 54.AHE02.001 MINI WLAN/B INTEL - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 101
Category No. Part Name and Description Acer Part No. MINI WLAN/B INTEL 802.11 A/B/G ROW (MM#872612) KI.GLN01.003 MINI WLAN/B INTEL 802.11 A/B/G JPN KI.GLN01.004 (MM#875652) MINI - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 102
Category No. Part Name and Description RF CABLE 15.4 Acer Part No. 50.AHE02.005 7 PIN MINI-DIN S-VIDEO TO 4 CABLE PAL TO NTSC CONNECTOR SMB JACK DVB-T ANT DC-IN CABLE (65W) UMA DC-IN CABLE (90W) UMA/DIS 50.ABD02.001 20. - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 103
Category No. Part Name and Description THERMAL DOOR 15.4 DIS Acer Part No. 42.AHE02.003 CPU/PROCESSOR COMBO MODULE INTEL CPU MEROM DUAL CORE T7700 2.4G LF80537GG0564M SLA43 E1 KC.77001.DTP INTEL CPU MEROM - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 104
Category HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE 96 No. Part Name and Description Acer Part No. DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE PHILIPS DS-8A1P 0FA KU.00809.010 DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE HLDS GSA- KU.0080D.027 T20N 0FA DVD - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 105
Part Name and Description Acer Part No. HDD SATA 200G 4200RPM TOSHIBA MK2035GSS Gemini SATA LF F/ W:DK022A KH.20004.001 HDD DOOR 15.4 42.AHE02.007 HDD BRACKET 15.4 33.AHE02.002 KEYBOARD Chapter 6 KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV2 88KS WHITE US INTERNATIONAL KB.INT00.036 KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV2 88KS KB - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 106
14_15KB-FV2 89KS WHITE CZECH KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV2 88KS WHITE TRADITIONAL CHINESE KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV2 89KS WHITE CANADIAN FRENCH KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV2 89KS WHITE BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV2 89KS WHITE BELGIUM KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV2 88KS WHITE ARABIC/ENGLISH Acer Part No. KB.INT00 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 107
No. Part Name and Description LCD BRACKET SET R&L 15.4 Acer Part No. 33.AHE02.003 CCD MODULE 0.3M 57. 003 MAINBOARB GM965 UMA W/CARD READER_EXPRESS CARD W/O CPU MEMORY MB.AHE02.001 MEMORY Chapter 6 MAINBOARB PM965 DISCRETE W/ MB.AHH02.001 CARD READER_EXPRESS CARD W/O CPU MEMORY MEMORY - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 108
Category FAN HEATSINK No. Part Name and Description Acer Part No. MEMORY 1GB DDRII 667 NANYA NT1GT64U8HB0BN-3C KN.1GB03.014 MEMORY 1GB DDRII 667 SAMSUNG KN.1GB0B.011 M470T2953EZ3-CE6 MEMORY 1GB DDRII - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 109
Category SPEAKER SCERW No. Part Name and Description Acer Part No. SPEAKER ASSY 23.TG607.001 SCREW,M2.5*3(Ni-NL) SCREW,M2.5*6(NL) SCREW,M2.5*12(NL) SCREW,M2*2.2 SCREW,M2*3(NL) SCREW,M2*5( - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 110