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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
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 4
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 precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds - 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 modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 6
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® XP Media Center / Tablet Edition T Genuine Windows® 2000 (Service Pack 4) NOTE: Windows® VistaTM Capable PCs come with Windows® XP installed, and can be upgraded to Windows® VistaTM. For more information on Windows® VistaTM and how to upgrade, go to: Microsoft.com/windowsvista. Platform and memory - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 8
Multi double-layer drive (slot-load) T 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), xD-Picture CardTM (xD) Input devices T 88/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard with 5-degree curve T Touchpad with 4-way scroll button T Four - 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
Microphone Connector 5 JP6 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 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 13
7 JP21 8 U23 9 JP16 10 JP18 11 JP23 12 JP24 DC-in Power Jack 13 Battery Connector 14 D-Sub CRT Connector 15 ODD Connector 16 Mini Card (TV-Tuner IEEE1394 Connector CPU Socket SATA HDD Connector Volume Control DDRII Memory Socket DDRII Memory Socket Audio Codec Controller Memory Card - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 14
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 of wireless LAN communication. Bluetooth® communication button/ indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth® function. Indicates the - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 15
IcIcoonn Item Item Description Description 1 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. # Icon Item Description 2 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 3 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 4 Microphone - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 16
# Icon Item Description based network (for selected models). 4 2 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB devices. 7 Volume control Increases and decreases the volume. 8 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 17
# 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. indicator - 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
Icon Function Power 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 - 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
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can . When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols using cursor-control keys. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 22
+ Opens Help and Support. + Opens the Search: All screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. + + Acer ePower Management Sleep Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. See "Acer - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 23
or word processor. 2. Either directly press the < > symbol at the bottom-right of 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 Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm - 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
hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. T Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. T Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced - 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
can adjust CPU speed, LCD 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 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 28
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 the hot key: Fn + F5. If auto-detection hardware is implemented in the system - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 29
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 a supervisor password and default encryption. This encryption will be used to encrypt - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 30
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as a file system when plugged into the system. T Optical drive devices - includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. T Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. T Interfaces - includes serial ports, parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bluetooth. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 32
for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system's HDD. User-created backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: T Password protection. T Recovery of applications and drivers - 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
resolution button to select the desired resolution. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as the capture device of any instant messenger (IM) application. To use the Acer OrbiCam as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. You can now - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 35
Note: Using the System Utilities NOTE: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display independently. AcerGridVista is simple to set up: 1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar. 2. Drag - 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
PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card 95 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), IrDA 1.0, Intel - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 38
System 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) - 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 Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom 5787 10/100/1000 Ethernet Giga LAN RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 40
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 Protocol Interface Specification Broadcom 4311/4312 or Atheros XB63 11~54 Mbps 802.11a+b+g+Draft-n/802.11a+b+g/802.11b+g PCI Hard Disk Drive Interface - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 41
Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec 2MB Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible Support disc formats 1. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, Video - 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-in - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 43
Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) .0x6. 0 1 channel LVDS 262K colors (RGB 6-bit data driver) 40/40 10/30 Specification CMO N154I2L05 GLARE AUO B154EW02 V7(G) 15.4 inches 15.4 inches 304. - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 44
OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power 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 Low Power mode Also called - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 45
during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Power Exit CPU Type : CPU Speed : AMD Turion(tm) 64 Mobile Technology MK-38 2200 MHz HDD Model Name - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 46
the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: T screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please note that system - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 47
Information Main Advanced Security Boot Power Exit CPU Type : CPU Speed : AMD Turion(tm) system. This field displays the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system. Displays system BIOS - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 48
Security Boot Power Exit System Time : System Date : System Memory : 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 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 49
The table 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 - 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
Security Boot Power Exit Supervisor Password Is : User Password Is : SATA Port 0 Disk Status Clear Clear Clear Set Supervisor Password [Enter] Set User Password [Enter] Set SATA Port 0 HDD Password [Enter] Password on Boot : [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 52
of parameters. Press Enter to set the hard disk password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don't forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 53
to "Set". 5. If desired, you can enable the Password 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 display as following. The password setting is complete after the user presses u. Chapter 2 60 - 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
to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive, and the CD-ROM in module bay. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Power Exit Boot priority order: 1: IDE - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 56
Battery Subsystem AltVid ASPM (L0s/L1) [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [0.75% H.Kiss Center] [3.00% Triangular Center] [Linear Down] [Linear Down] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Power Saver Item Specific Help Enable or Disable C2/C3 CPU power states - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 57
Parameter DIPM HIPM PCI Clocks Fake Battery Subsystem AltVid Power Saver ASPM (L0s/L1) Description Format/Option Enables, disables device initiated power management on the hard disk. Disabled or Enabled Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the PCI clock. Enabled or Disabled Enables, - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 58
[Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 59
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, EMS, DPMI) when you use - 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
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 B*4 Thermal Module F*1 ODD Module CPU D*5 F*1 Thermal Door Memory Lower Case - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 64
M 2.5D 3.2L K 6D NI + K SCREW ICW50_CPU_T HERMAL_SCR L SCREW M M 2.0D 3L K 5D M SCREW F 4# 5L K 4.5D ZK NL + Part Number MA000006AG0 MA0000061G0 MA0000062G0 MMCK25120G0 MA000006UG0 MA0000060G0 MA0000012G0 MAAA03032G0 MA0000005G0 MA000006C00 AM010000300 MA0000096G0 MA000002NG0 71 Chapter 3 - 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 fastening the HDD cover. 2. Detach the HDD cover from the main unit. 3. Pull - 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
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 release the CPU lock (Turn counter clock-wire). 6. Remove the CPU from the CPU socket carefully. 75 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 69
from the front side and remove it. 4. Gently pull up the keyboard to release it from the four snaps 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 - 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 shown. 3. Press and release the PC dummy card from the PC slot as shown. 4. Then press the release the memory dummy card from the 5-in-1 card reader slot as shown. 5. Remove the eight screws fastening the upper case and - 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 HDD Module 1. Remove 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 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 78
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or error codes are indicated. POST detects an error and displayed messages on screen. Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others). Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). Go To "Power System Check" on page 88 "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 91 "Undetermined - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 80
instructions in the message window. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board. If the error still remains: 1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Replace the main board. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 81
the instructions in the message window. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources: 1. Remove the battery pack - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 82
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. NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. If the power-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 83
still does not light up, replace the DC/DC charger board. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. Replace the touchpad. 3. Replace the system board. After you - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 84
POST. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 85
Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Incorrect password is - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 86
disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict Allocation Error for device Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk n Invalid System Configuration Data I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence RTC battery Run BIOS Setup - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 87
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 88.. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 88
high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager Warm start shut down Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache Advanced configuration of chipset registers Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors POST device initialization Chapter 4 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 89
copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 90
checkers Display MultiBoot menu 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 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 91
the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test - 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
computer enters hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. LCD cover switch System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 45 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 94
Run printer self-test. Printer driver Printer 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 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 95
, 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. 2. If no error is detected, do - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 96
. (See "Power System Check" on page 88.): 1. Power-off the computer. 2. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 97
Microphone Connector 5 JP6 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 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 98
7 JP21 8 U23 9 JP16 10 JP18 11 JP23 12 JP24 DC-in Power Jack 13 Battery Connector 14 D-Sub CRT Connector 15 ODD Connector 16 Mini Card (TV-Tuner IEEE1394 Connector CPU Socket SATA HDD Connector Volume Control DDRII Memory Socket DDRII Memory Socket Audio Codec Controller Memory Card - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 99
information available on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is 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 those given in the FRU list of this printed - 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 65W 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 WLAN/B - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 102
15.4 Acer Part No POWER CORD EU 3 PIN POWER CORD AUS 3 PIN POWER CORD UK 3 PIN POWER CORD CHINA 3 PIN POWER CORD SWISS 3 PIN POWER CORD ITALIAN 3 PIN POWER CORD DENMARK 3 PIN POWER CORD JP 3 PIN POWER CORD SOUTH AFRICA 3 PIN POWER CORD KOERA 3 PIN POWER CORD ISRAEL 3 PIN POWER CORD INDIA 3 PIN POWER - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 103
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 DUAL CORE T7500 2.2G LF80537GG0494M SLA44 E1 INTEL CPU DRIVE HLDS GCC-T10N VISTA 0FA DVD/CDRW COMBP DRIVE SONY CRX880A VISTA 0FA ODD BEZEL-COMBO KO - 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. .AHE02.004 ODD BRACKET 15.4" 33.AHE02.001 HD-DVD MODULE HD-DVD DRIVE TOSHIBA TS-L802A VISTA 0FA AC05 ODD BEZEL-HD DVD ODD BRACKET 15.4" TBD KV.00101.002 42.AHE02.005 33. - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 105
No. 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 - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 106
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 LCD 15.4 WXGAG CMO N154I2-L05 Glare :220nits - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 107
SET R&L 15.4 Acer Part No. 33.AHE02.003 CCD MODULE 0.3M 57.AHE02.001 CCD BRACKET-15.4 CCD MYLAR-15.4 33.AHE02.004 47.AHE02.001 ASSY LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. WXGA GLARE W/ANTENNA TBD LCD 15.4 WXGAG LPL LP154WX4TLB2 (G) 8ms 220nits Nanking LK.15408.025 LCD 15.4 WXGAG CMO N154I2-L05 Glare - 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 667 HYNIX HYMP512S64CP8-Y5 KN.1GB0G.006 FAN 23.AHE02.001 CPU THERMAL MODULE 60.AHE02.009 - 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(Ni- - Acer Aspire 5520 | Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 110