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Aspire 5538 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 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on this service guide. Date Chapter Updates II - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 3
and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Acer is a registered trademark of Acer - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 4
used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. 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 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 5
card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 6
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and Replacement 42 Disassembly Requirements 42 Related Information 42 General Information 43 Pre-disassembly Instructions 43 Disassembly Process 43 External Module Disassembly Process 44 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 44 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Hard Disk Drive - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 8
134 Replacing the Keyboard 138 External Module Reassembly Process 140 Replacing the WLAN Board 140 Replacing the DIMM Modules 141 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 143 Replacing the ODD 145 Replacing the Lower Covers 147 Replacing the Battery 149 Troubleshooting 152 Common Problems - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 9
179 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 180 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 181 Aspire 5538 Exploded Diagrams 182 Main Assembly 182 LCD Assembly 183 Aspire 5538 FRU List 184 Screw List 191 Model Definition and Configuration 192 Test Compatible Components 208 Windows XP Environment Test - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 10
Table of Contents X - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 11
System • Genuine Windows Vista® Platform • AMD Better By Design Program, featuring: • AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 processor* • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 12
(D) x 26.4/30.8 (H) mm (14.82 x 10.1 x 1.02/1.2 inches) • 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.84 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* compliant Special keys and controls • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • 5-in - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 13
• Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of the PC depends on the model purchased. Chapter 1 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 14
Power Circuit VRAM 512MB 64M16 x 4 DDR3 ATI M92-S2 LP uFCBGA-631 Fan Control PCI-Express 8x Gen1 Port 0 MINI Card 1 WLAN PCI-Express 1x Port 1 Processor uPGA-638 Package yper Transport Link 16 x 16 ATI RS780MN uFCBGA-528 Memory BUS(DDRII) Dual Channel 1.8V DDRII 667/800 200pin DDRII-SO-DIMM X2 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 15
overview of the features and functions of the notebook. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye Webcam Microphone Description Web camera for video communication. Internal microphone for sound recording. Display screen Power button/ indicator Keyboard TouchPad Click buttons - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 16
Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Presses to eject the optical disk from the drive. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. No. 1 2 Icon Item Battery and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 17
support Optical disk access indicator turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- based network. Connects to an AC adapter - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 18
5 6 Rear View Item Battery bay Battery lock Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: The battery shown is for reference only. Your PC may have a different battery, depending on the model purchased. Locks the battery in position. Memory compartment Hard Disk Bay Ventilation slots and - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 19
Wireless LAN 3G communication HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Battery Description Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicates the status of Wireless LAN communication. Indicates the status of 3G communication. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Lights up when Num Lock is activated - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 20
. The TouchPad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the TouchPad's responsiveness. 10 Chapter 1 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 21
Keyboard Your Acer Aspire Series notebook has a close-to-full-sized keyboard and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, function and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard keypad. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 22
keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows for computers (if you are on a network) Note: Depending on your edition of Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as described. - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 23
computer's controls like screen brightness and Bluetooth function. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 24
1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. See www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/ faq12.htm for more information. The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 25
AMD RS780MN chipset. Package Features • South Bridge Specifications Item Chipset Package Features Specification AMD SB710 A13 chipset • System Memory Item Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Specification Up to 4GB - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 26
Item Supports DIMM Speed Video Specifications Chipset Item Package Features Hard Disk Drive Interface 667MHZ Specification Specification Integrated VGA solution for AMD RS780MN (UMA). On board VGA solution for ATI M92-S2 LP (DIS). • Adjustable 128MB UMA VGA memory share from North Bridge. • - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 27
(MB) 160 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage Item Vendor & Model Name Capacity (MB - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 28
Item Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage Specifications 5400 8 MB SATA N/A 300 5V ±5% 18 Chapter 1 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 29
Sustained: BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS Features Specification Insyde 3.5 • Flash ROM 1MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3) / Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3 • ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 30
external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification Realtek RTL8111CA-VB-GR GIGA LAN. Integrated on mainboard • Supports 10/100/1000 mbps ACER AC7T JV50 103/104/107 Yes Yes Specification • Supports Application keys for Windows XP version Mini Card Item Number Supported Features Camera - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 31
FOX_ATH_XB63 Foxconn Atheros XB63 minicard b/g • • Item Type 802.11g Radio Technology Specification QMI Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN (EM303) Specifications Specification Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN Specification Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink RT2700E 1x2 BGN - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 32
Operating Frequency Modulation Schemes Channel Number • Data Rate Media Access Protocol Transmitter Output Power Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification Specification Specification Li-ion 4400/5200 mAh 6 3S2P - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 33
Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (when Press to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen and Exit. Follow these instructions: • To choose a screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 34
Information The Information screen displays a summary of 14 ATI VGA VER01.022.002.002.033268 12345656780 Chassis Asset Tag Aspire 5538G Acer 65E9A02C-F302-62AB-07B1-00235A9C17AE F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item Foundation (OSF) as part of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 24 Chapter 2 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 35
Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 System Time: System Date: Total Memory: Video Memory: Quick Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [19:10:59] [06/09/2009] 4096 MB [512MB] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI Mode] Item Specific Help This is the help for the hour field. Valid - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 36
Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user XACPI Table/Features Control XCPU Related Setting XASF Configuration Item Specific Help PCI 4 IRQ Priority • PCI Slot 5 IRQ Priority • PCI Slot 6 IRQ Priority Manual IRQ selection does not guarantee a PCI slot device will be configured as chosen; - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 37
Limit, W Port 2-10 Features: • Gen2 High Speed Mode • Link ASPM • Link Width • Slots Power Limit, W • L1 Immediate ACK • Compliance Mode • FACP-C2 Latency Value • FACP-C3 Latency Value • FACP-RTC S4 Wakeup • APIC-IO APIC Mode • HPET-HPET Support • _OSC Method • Memory Clock Control • HT Frequency - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 38
Supervisor Password Set User Password Set IDE0 HDD Password Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested notebook computer to your dealer to reset it. 28 Chapter 2 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 39
the password in the "Confirm New Password" field. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". 4. If desired, you can opt to enable the - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 40
on boot parameter. 6. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter. If the current - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 41
Power The Power screen allows the user to configure CPU and power management options. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 XAdvanced CPU Control Item Specific Help ACPI S1: ACPI S3: Wake on PME Auto wake on S5 [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [ - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 42
Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. InsydeH20 Setup 3.5 Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1. IDE0 : WDC WD2500BEVT-22ZCT0 2. IDE1 : TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-U633A 3. USB FDD : 4. Network Boot : Realtek Boot Agent 5. - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 43
Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 44
BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. 34 Chapter 2 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 45
Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1. IDE0 : WDC WD2500BEVT-22ZCT0 2. IDE1 : TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-U633A 3. USB FDD : 4. Network Boot : Realtek Boot Agent 5. USB HDD : 6. USB CDROM : Use < > or < > to select a device - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 46
WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Double click the WinFlash executable. 2. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays. 3. When the process is complete, close all programs and applications and reboot the system. 36 Chapter 2 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 47
.EXE program and open a DOS prompt. For instructions on changing boot priority see "Boot" on page disk and wait for the error code to reappear. 7. Press Enter to display the Select Item screen. 8. Select Enter Unlock Password and press Enter. 9. Enter the unlock code generated by UnlockHD.EXE. 10 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 48
Removing BIOS Passwords: If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. See the image below. To reset the BIOS password, run clnpwd.exe as follows: 1. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe 2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 49
: 1. Enter into DOS. 2. Execute BS.exe to display the usage screen. 3. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence, for the table correlates with the hardware before sending to the operating system (Windows, etc.). To update the DMI Pool, perform the following steps: - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 50
Example 1: Read DMI Information from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Aspire 5538 xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 51
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Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: • Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 53
Instructions 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. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Remove the battery - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 54
procedures may not represent the final product color or configuration. External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Remove Battery Remove Dummy Card Remove Lower Covers Remove DIMMs Remove WLAN Remove HDD Remove - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 55
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn the computer over. 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position. 3. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 45 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 56
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45 2. Loosen the two captive screws in the HDD Cover. 3. Lift the HDD cover up using the finger tab to remove. Six tabs hold the door in place. Chapter 3 46 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 57
4. Remove the two screws securing the HDD Module in place. Step HDD Module Size M2.5*4 Quantity 2 Screw Type 5. Slide the HDD in the direction of the arrow to disconnect the HDD from the interface connector. 47 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 58
6. Lift the hard disk drive module out of the bay. NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 7. Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the hard disk to the carrier. Step HDD Carrier Size M3*3 Quantity 4 Screw Type Chapter 3 48 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 59
8. Remove the HDD from the carrier. Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45 2. Loosen the three captive screws in the HDD Cover. 49 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 60
3. Lift the HDD cover up using the finger tab to remove. Six tabs hold the door in place. 4. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. Step ODD Module Size M2.5*3 Quantity 1 5. Slide the ODD module out of the assembly Screw Type Chapter 3 50 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 61
6. Remove the screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive module. Step ODD Bracket Size M2*3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 7. Insert an appropriate tool into the manual ODD tray release to open the ODD tray. 8. Press down on the ODD bezel securing clip and - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 62
Removing the DIMM Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45 2. Loosen the two captive screws in the Memory Cover. 3. Lift the Memory Cover up to remove. Pull up using the thumb SODIMM slot 1. Slot 0 must be populated first when installing or replacing defective memory. 01 Chapter 3 52 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 63
5. Push out the release latches on both sides of SODIMM socket 1 to release the memory module. 6. Remove the DIMM. 7. Push out the release latches on both sides of SODIMM socket 0 to release the DIMM. 53 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 64
8. Remove the DIMM. Chapter 3 54 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 65
Removing the WLAN Board 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45. 2. Loosen the two captive screws in the HDD Cover. 3. Lift the HDD cover up to remove. Use the finger tab to release the six clips securing the cover in place. NOTE: The HDD is also located under this cover. 55 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 66
4. Disconnect the Antenna cables from the WLAN Board. NOTE: Cable placement is White to the AUX terminal (right) and Black to the MAIN terminal (left). 5. Remove the single screw securing the WLAN Board in place. Step WLAN Board Size M2*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type Chapter 3 56 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 67
6. Remove the WLAN Board from the Mainboard. 57 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 68
replaced in the same position. NOTE: The product previews seen in the disassembly procedures may not represent the final product color or configuration. Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Remove Keyboard 18 6 4 1 1 4 Part No. 86.PEA02.006 86.PEA02.007 86. - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 69
Step Media Board I/O Board Mainboard LCD Module LCD Module Fan Thermal Module Screw M2.5*3 M2.5*6 M2.5*5 M2.5*6 M2.5*8 M2.5*6 M2.5*6 (spring tension) Quantity 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 Part No. 86.PEA02.001 86.PEA02.007 86.PEA02.007 86.PEA02.007 86.PEA02.006 86.PEA02.007 86.PEA02.004 59 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 70
warped or damaged during the removal process. Take care not to use excessive force when removing the keyboard and replace if any damage occurs. 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45. 2. Turn the computer rightside up and open the lid to the full extent. 3. Unlock the six securing latches - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 71
5. Turn the Keyboard over and lay down on the touch pad. 6. Open the Keyboard FFC securing latch as shown, then disconnect the FFC and remove the Keyboard. 61 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 72
the Upper Cover 1. Remove all external modules. See "External Modules Disassembly Flowchart" on page 44. 2. Remove the screws securing the Upper Cover to the Lower Cover. Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*8 Quantity 18 Screw Type 3. Turn the computer over and disconnect the following cables from the - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 73
a. Disconnect the Speaker Cable as shown. b. Release the locking latch and disconnect the Power Board FFC as shown. c. Release the locking latch and disconnect the Button Board FFC as shown. 63 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 74
d. Release the locking latch and disconnect the Media Board FFC as shown. 4. Remove the six securing screws from the Upper Cover. Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*6 Quantity 6 Screw Type Chapter 3 64 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 75
:Pulling the top cover back without releasing the clips is likely to cause the securing clips to snap off. If any securing clips snap off, replace the affected cover. 65 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 76
Removing the Button Board IMPORTANT: The Touchpad Board cannot be removed individually. To replace the Button Board, replace the entire Upper Cover. 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 62. 2. Remove the mylar sheet covering the Button Board. 3. Remove the four screws securing - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 77
4. Lift the securing latch and disconnect the single FFC connecting the Button Board to the Touchpad. 5. Peel back the two FFCs to release the adhesive. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the FFCs are disconnected before attempting to remove the Button Board. 6. Slide the Button Board out from under the - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 78
7. Pull the Mainboard FFC through the cover as shown. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the FFC is not torn off during removal. Chapter 3 68 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 79
Removing the Touchpad Bracket 1. See "Removing the Button Board" on page 66. 2. Remove the single screw securing the Touchpad Bracket to the Upper Cover. Step TouchPad Bracket Size M2*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. Pull the bracket up from under the securing tabs along the top edge. NOTE: It may be - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 80
4. Slide the Touchpad Bracket out from the slots in the upper cover. Chapter 3 70 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 81
Removing the Power Board 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 62. 2. Remove the single screw securing the Power Board to the Lower Cover. Step Power Board Size M2.5*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. Pull the FFC up to remove it from the adhesive securing it to the Speaker Module. 4. Tilt the - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 82
IMPORTANT:The FFC is soldered to the power board. Take care when lifting to minimize bending of the connection, lest breakage occur. 5. Lift the Power Board from the Lower Cover. Chapter 3 72 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 83
Removing the Speaker Modules 1. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 71. 2. Remove the four screws securing the Speakers to the Upper Cover. Step Speaker Module Size M2.5*3 Quantity 4 Screw Type 3. Lift the right side speaker out from the Lower Cover and peel back the mylar to expose the - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 84
5. Remove the Speaker Cable from the cable channel. Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips. 6. Lift the right side speaker out from the Lower Cover as shown. Chapter 3 74 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 85
Removing the Media Board 1. See "Removing the Speaker Modules" on page 73. 2. Remove the single screw securing the Media Board to the Lower Cover. Step Media Board Size M2.5*3 Quantity 1 3. Remove the securing bracket from the Media Board. Screw Type 75 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 86
4. Peel back any mylar adhered to the Media Board. 5. Tilt the Media Board up to clear the securing pins. 6. Remove the Media Board, pulling the FFC through the cover as shown. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the FFC is not torn off during removal. Chapter 3 76 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 87
Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 62. 2. Disconnect the cable from the Bluetooth Module. 3. Lift the Bluetooth Module, left side first, to remove it from the Lower Cover. 77 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 88
Removing the I/O Board 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 62. 2. Open the locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the Mainboard. 3. Disconnect the cable from the Mainboard. Chapter 3 78 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 89
4. Remove the single screw securing the I/O Board to the Lower Cover. Step I/O Board Size M2.5*6 Quantity 1 5. Tilt the board up as indicated and carefully flip the board over. Screw Type 79 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 90
6. Remove the adhesive securing the I/O Board cable to the Lower Cover. 7. Disconnect the I/O Board Cable from the I/O Board. Chapter 3 80 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 91
78. 2. Remove the DC-In Socket from the well on the bottom cover. 3. Remove the DC cable from the securing clips as shown. NOTE: If replacing the DC cable, the mainboard must be lifted to access the connector. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 82 for - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 92
Removing the Mainboard 1. See "Removing the DC-In Cable" on page 81. 2. Disconnect the Microphone cable from the Mainboard. 3. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Mainboard. Chapter 3 82 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 93
4. Remove the two screws securing the Mainboard and Fan to the Lower Cover as indicated. Step Mainboard Size M2.5*5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 5. Lift the Mainboard right side first to release the I/O ports and separate the board from the Lower Cover. 83 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 94
6. Reach under the mainboard to unplug the LVDS cable, and remove the Mainboard from the assembly. 7. Disconnect the DC-In Cable from the mainboard. Chapter 3 84 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 95
Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 82. 2. Lift the adhesive strip securing the WLAN cables in place. 3. Remove the Antenna cables from the cable channel on the Lower Cover as shown, all the way to the hinge well. 4. Remove the Microphone cable from the securing clips as - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 96
Module to the Lower Cover. Step LCD Module (red) LCD Module (cyan) Size M2.5*6 M2.5*8 Quantity 1 2 Screw Type IMPORTANT: Ensure that the LCD cables are free from all cable clips before removing the LCD Module. 6. Using both hands, lift the LCD Module away from the Lower Cover. Chapter 3 86 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 97
Removing the Fan 1. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 82. 2. Disconnect the fan cable from the Mainboard. 3. Remove the single screw securing the fan to the Mainboard. Step Fan Size M2.5*6 Quantity 3 Screw Type 87 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 98
4. Lift the fan away from the Mainboard. Chapter 3 88 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 99
Removing the Thermal Module 1. See "Removing the Fan" on page 87. 2. Remove the four screws securing the Thermal Module to the Mainboard in the following order: 1, 2, 3, 4. 2 3 4 1 Step Thermal Module Size M2.5*6 Quantity 4 Screw Type 3. Grasp the Thermal Module by the CPU heat sink and - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 100
Removing the CPU 1. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 89. 2. Using a flat blade screw driver, rotate the CPU screw 180° counter clockwise to release the CPU from the socket. 3. Lift the CPU clear of the socket. Chapter 3 90 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 101
cable channels and clips are used and that the cables are replaced in the same position. NOTE: The product previews seen in the disassembly procedures may not represent the final product color or configuration. LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Remove LCD Panel from Main Unit before proceeding Remove - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 102
Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 85. 2. Remove the four screw covers and four screws securing the front bezel to the LCD cover. Step LCD Bezel Size M2.5*4 Quantity 4 Screw Type p 3. Starting from the inside top edge, pry the bezel away from the panel. Continue - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 103
4. Work towards the middle and down the sides of the bezel, separating the securing clips. 5. Pry apart the bottom edge of the bezel and push slightly upwards to release the hinge covers. 6. Lift up the bezel and remove it from the LCD Module. 93 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 104
Removing the Camera Board 1. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 92. 2. Remove the Camera Board from the LCD Module. 3. Disconnect the cable from the Camera Board as shown. Chapter 3 94 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 105
Removing the LCD Panel 1. See "Removing the Camera Board" on page 94. 2. Remove the four screws securing the LCD Panel to the LCD Module. Step LCD Panel Size M2*3 Quantity 4 3. Lift the LCD Panel out of the LCD Module front edge first. Screw Type 95 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 106
Removing the FPC Cable 1. See "Removing the LCD Panel" on page 95. 2. Turn the LCD panel over on a clean surface. 3. Lift the camera cable to detach the adhesive securing the cable to the LCD Panel. 4. Carefully lift the - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 107
5. Hold the adhesive tape clear of the LCD Panel. 6. Disconnect the LCD cable as shown and remove the cable from the LCD Panel. 97 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 108
Removing the LCD Brackets 1. See "Removing the LCD Panel" on page 95. 2. Pick up the antenna cable so the bracket can clear the cable. 3. Lift the top of the left LCD Bracket up and slide out from under the antenna cable. 4. Lift the top of the right LCD Bracket up and slide out from under the - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 109
Removing the Microphone 1. See "Removing the LCD Panel" on page 95. 2. Remove the tape securing the Microphone cable to the antenna cables. 3. Remove the Microphone cable from the shielding along the bottom edge of the LCD Cover. 4. Lift up the shielding where it covers the Microphone cable and lift - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 110
5. Lift the Microphone Module upward to detach the adhesive holding it in place. Chapter 3 100 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 111
tape securing the Microphone cable to the antenna cables. 3. Lift up the shielding holding the right Antenna cable in place. Ensure that the cable is free from all fasteners. 4. Carefully pry up the right Antenna pad, as shown, and remove the pad from the LCD Module. IMPORTANT: A strong adhesive is - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 112
5. Lift up the shielding holding the left Antenna cable in place. Ensure that the cable is free from all fasteners. 6. Carefully pry up the left Antenna pad and remove the pad from the LCD Module. IMPORTANT: A strong adhesive is used to secure - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 113
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the Antennas 1. Adhere the Left Antenna Pad (White cable) to the LCD Cover as shown. 2. Replace the shielding to secure the left Antenna cable in place. Ensure that the cable passes under all fasteners. 103 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 114
3. Adhere the Left Antenna Pad (Black cable) to the LCD Cover as shown. 4. Replace the shielding to secure the right Antenna cable in place. Ensure that the cable passes under all fasteners. Replacing the Microphone 1. Push the Microphone Module in place as shown. Chapter 3 104 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 115
2. Press the cable onto the LCD cover as shown to secure it in place. Adhere the shielding tabs where they cover the Microphone cable. 3. Secure the Microphone cable under the shielding tabs along the bottom edge of the LCD Cover. 4. Apply tape to secure the Microphone cable to the antenna cables. - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 116
Replacing the LCD Brackets 1. Lift the antenna cable and slide the left LCD Bracket under the antenna cable. 2. Place the LCD bracket on the LCD cover so the LCD Cover pins penetrate the bracket. 3. Lift the antenna cable and slide the right LCD Bracket under the antenna cable. Chapter 3 106 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 117
4. Place the LCD bracket on the LCD cover so the LCD Cover pins penetrate the bracket. Replacing the FPC Cable 1. Connect the LCD cable as shown. 2. Adhere the clear adhesive tape to the LCD Panel. 107 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 118
3. Adhere the camera cable to the LCD Panel. Replacing the LCD Panel 1. Place the LCD Panel into of the LCD Cover back edge first, aligning the pins with the holes in the mounting tabs. Chapter 3 108 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 119
2. Insert the four screws to secure the LCD Panel to the LCD Module. Step LCD Panel Size M2*3 Quantity 4 Replacing the Camera Board 1. Connect the cable to the Camera Board as shown. Screw Type 109 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 120
aligned and press down to secure to the adhesive. NOTE: Be sure the magnet rests next to the post on the LCD cover as shown. Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Route the LVDS cable through the cable channel and hinge cover as shown. 2. Route the Antenna cables and microphone cable through the - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 121
3. Connect the left and right hinge cover part of the LCD bezel, making sure that the cables pass through the holes. 4. Press down on the bottom edge of the bezel until the securing clips snap into place. 111 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 122
5. Continue pressing down along the edges, working towards the top of the LCD Module. IMPORTANT:If any of the clips do not readily snap into place, check to make sure that none of the cables have been incorrectly routed and are blocking the clip. Chapter 3 112 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 123
Main Unit Reassembly Process Replacing the LCD Module 1. Using both hands, place the LCD Module into the Lower Cover. 2. Replace the three screws on the rear of the Lower Cover to secure the LCD Module to the Lower Cover. Step LCD Module (red) LCD Module ( - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 124
3. Insert the Microphone cable into the securing clips as shown. 4. Insert the Antenna cables into the cable channel on the Lower Cover as shown, pushing the cables through the penetration to the bottom of the cover. 5. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the WLAN cables in place. Chapter 3 114 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 125
: Ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the Thermal Module. The following thermal pads are approved for use: • Eapus XR-PE 1. Remove all traces of thermal grease or pad adhesive from the CPU and thermal module using a lint-free cloth or cotton swab and Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetone - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 126
2. Place the pads as shown. 3. Grasp the Thermal Module by the CPU heat sink and place onto the Mainboard as shown. Chapter 3 116 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 127
4. Insert the four screws to secure the Thermal Module to the Mainboard in the following order: 1, 2, 3, 4. 2 3 4 1 Step Thermal Module Size M2.5*6 Quantity 4 Screw Type Replacing the Fan 1. Place the fan onto the Mainboard. 117 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 128
2. Insert the single screw to secure the fan to the Mainboard. Step Fan Size M2.5*6 Quantity 1 3. Connect the fan cable to the Mainboard. Screw Type Chapter 3 118 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 129
Replacing the Mainboard 1. Connect the DC-In Cable to the mainboard. 2. Reach under the mainboard to plug in the LVDS cable. 3. Insert the Mainboard right side first, aligning the I/O ports with the Lower Cover. 119 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 130
4. Insert the LVDS cable into the cable channel as shown. 5. Insert the DC-In cable into the securing clips as shown. Chapter 3 120 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 131
6. Insert the two screws securing the Mainboard and Fan to the Lower Cover as indicated. Step Mainboard Size M2.5*5 Quantity 2 7. Connect the Microphone Cable to the Mainboard. Screw Type 121 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 132
Replacing the I/O Board 1. Connect the I/O Board Cable to the I/O Board. 2. Apply the adhesive to secure the I/O Board cable to the Lower Cover. 3. Insert the board into - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 133
4. Insert the single screw to secure the I/O Board to the Lower Cover. Step I/O Board Size M2.5*6 Quantity 1 5. Connect the cable to the Mainboard. Screw Type 123 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 134
6. Connect the FFC to the Mainboard and close the locking latch. Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1. Insert the Bluetooth Module right side first and press down on the top to attach it to the Lower Cover. 2. Connect the cable to the Bluetooth Module. Chapter 3 124 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 135
3. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Mainboard. 4. Apply the adhesive to secure the cable in place. Replacing the Media Board 1. Insert the Media Board FFC through the cover as shown. 125 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 136
2. Holding the mylar back, insert the Media Board under the securing clips in the upper cover and place on the upper cover so the aligning pins are in the holes. 3. Adhere the mylar to the Media Board. 4. Place the securing bracket on the Media Board so the tab penetrates the slot on the media board - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 137
5. Insert the single screw to secure the Media Board to the Lower Cover. Step Media Board Size M2.5*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type Replacing the Speaker Modules 1. Place the right side speaker onto the Lower Cover as shown. 127 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 138
2. Place the right side speaker into the Lower Cover and peel back the mylar to expose the wire guides as shown. 3. Peel back the mylar and insert the Speaker Cable into the cable channel. Ensure that the cable passes under all cable clips. Chapter 3 128 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 139
4. Insert the four screws to secure the Speakers to the Upper Cover. Step Speaker Module Size M2.5*3 Quantity 4 Screw Type Replacing the Power Board 1. Insert the Power Board into the Lower Cover so the slot on the Power Board hooks onto the securing tab in the - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 140
3. Insert the single screw to secure the Power Board to the Lower Cover. Step Power Board Size M2.5*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type Replacing the Touchpad Bracket 1. Slide the Touchpad Bracket into the slots in the upper cover. Chapter 3 130 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 141
2. Push the bracket down until it is secured under the tabs along the top edge. 3. Insert the single screw to secure the Touchpad Bracket to the Upper Cover. Step TouchPad Bracket Size M2*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type 131 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 142
Replacing the Button Board 1. Insert the Mainboard FFC through the cover as shown. 2. Place the Button Board on the Upper Cover so that the securing tab penetrates the slot on the Button Board, then slide the board forward as shown. 3. Adhere the FFCs to the upper cover. Chapter 3 132 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 143
4. Connect the single FFC to the Touchpad and close the securing latch. 5. Replace the four screws to secure the button board to the Upper Cover. Step Button Board Size M2*3 Quantity 4 6. Replace the mylar sheet covering the Button Board. Screw Type 133 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 144
Replacing the Upper Cover 1. Place the Upper Cover on the assembly bottom edge first. 2. Starting at the bottom edge, press the edges of the upper cover and lower cover together. An audible click signifies that the securing clips are engaged. Chapter 3 134 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 145
3. Insert the six securing screws into the Upper Cover. Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*6 Quantity 6 Screw Type 4. Turn the computer over and connect the following cables to the Mainboard: 135 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 146
a. Connect the Power Board FFC and close the locking latch as shown. b. Connect the Speaker Cable as shown. c. Connect the Button Board FFC and close the locking latch as shown. Chapter 3 136 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 147
d. Connect the Media Board FFC and close the locking latch as shown. e. Connect the Media Board FFC and close the locking latch as shown. 137 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 148
5. Turn the computer over and insert the screws to secure the Upper Cover to the Lower Cover. Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*8 Quantity 18 Screw Type Replacing the Keyboard 1. Connect the FFC and close the Keyboard FFC securing latch as shown. Chapter 3 138 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 149
2. Insert the keyboard so that the bottom tabs enter the slots in the upper cover. 3. Press down on the edges of the keyboard. An audible click indicates that the securing clips have engaged. 139 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 150
External Module Reassembly Process Replacing the WLAN Board 1. Insert the WLAN Board into the Mainboard. 2. Insert the single screw to secure the WLAN Board in place. Step WLAN Board Size M2*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type Chapter 3 140 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 151
to the AUX terminal (right) and Black to the MAIN terminal (left). IMPORTANT:Ensure that the cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent them from being pinched when the lower covers are replaced. Replacing the DIMM Modules 1. Identify the SODIMM to replace. The image below shows the locations - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 152
3. Press the DIMM down into the socket as shown. An audible click indicates the DIMM is properly installed. 4. Insert a DIMM into Slot 1. 5. Press the DIMM down into the socket as shown. An audible click indicates the DIMM is properly installed. Chapter 3 142 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 153
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Place the HDD into the carrier. 2. Insert the four screws (two each side) to secure the hard disk to the carrier. Carrier screw holes have been numbered 1-4. Insert the screws in numerical order: 1, 2, 3, 4. Step HDD Carrier Size M3*3 Quantity 4 Screw - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 154
3. Place the hard disk drive module into the bay. 4. Slide the HDD in the direction of the arrow to connect the HDD to the SATA interface connector. 5. Insert the two screws to secure the HDD Module in place. Step HDD Module Size M2.5*4 Quantity 2 Screw Type Chapter 3 144 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 155
Replacing the ODD 1. Insert the hook on the ODD bezel as shown. 2. Slide the securing clip of the ODD bezel into the slot on the ODD - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 156
4. Slide the ODD module into the assembly 5. Insert the screw to secure the ODD module. Step ODD Module Size M2.5*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type Chapter 3 146 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 157
Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Place the HDD cover over the HDD bay. Press until the six tabs in the door engage. 2. Tighten the two captive screws in the HDD Cover. 147 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 158
3. Place the Memory Cover on the memory bay. 4. Press down until the seven clips in the cover snap into place. Chapter 3 148 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 159
5. Tighten the two captive screws in the Memory Cover. Replacing the Battery 1. Slide the battery into the battery bay as shown. 149 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 160
2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the lock position. Chapter 3 150 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 161
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Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer LCD Failure Page 156 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 156 Touchpad Failure Page 165 Bluetooth Failure Page - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 163
problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Unit and fan airways are free of obstructions. 5. Remove all Support Information" on page 191. 153 Chapter 4 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 164
computer. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one until the failure point is discovered. 6. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Remove the drives (see "Disassembly Process" on page 52). 8. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 191. Chapter 4 154 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 165
same locations on the screen), the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See "Disassembly Process" on page 52. 4. Adjust the brightness to its highest level. See the User Manual for instructions on adjusting settings. NOTE: Ensure that the computer is not running on battery alone as this may reduce - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 166
If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4 156 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 167
doesn't work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 157 Chapter 4 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 168
back the audio driver to the previous version, if updated recently. 4. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Ensure that all volume controls are set mid and date. 10. Reinstall the Operating System. 11. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 191. Chapter - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 169
replace a non-defective FRUs: Microphone Problems If internal or external Microphones do no operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check that the microphone is enabled. Navigate to Start´ Control Support Information" on page 191. 159 Chapter 4 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 170
prompt. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. If the issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 11. Replace the HDD. See "Disassembly Process" on page 52. Chapter - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 171
the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: ODD Not Operating Correctly If the not eject • Access failure screen displays • The ODD is noisy Perform the following general solutions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer and - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 172
and uninstall and reinstall the driver. e. If the exclamation free. 3. Try an alternate disc in the drive. 4. Ensure that AutoPlay is enabled: a. Navigate to Start´ Control manual. Playback is Choppy If playback is choppy or jumps, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 173
controllers, Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem replaced. 3. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to the ODD. See "Disassembly Process" on page 52. a. Check for broken connectors on the drive, motherboard - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 174
USB Failure (Right side) If the rightside USB port fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4 164 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 175
the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Start Check Antenna to WLAN/WiMAX C ard OK NG OK Reconnect the Antenna to the card Check Antenna NG Swap the Antenna OK Check WLAN/Wi MAX Card NG Swap WLAN/ WiMAX Card OK Check Function - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 176
Failure If the Bluetooth fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: Board fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Start OK Check function /B to M/B FFC OK - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 177
Thermal Unit Failure If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Start OK Check Fan power cable NG OK Reconnect the cable to the Mainboard Check Fan NG Swap the Thermal Module OK - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 178
Run the Event Viewer to check the events log for errors. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Roll back the mouse driver to the previous version if updated recently. 11. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Check the Device Manager to determine that: • The device is properly - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 179
-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: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 180
of 8 is supported by all DIMMs Determine the smallest tWR supported by all DIMMs Determine DIMM size parameters Program the correct system memory frequency Determine and Timing & and DRAM Control registers Program ODT Perform steps required before memory init Program the receive enable reference - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 181
DRAM Channel I/O Buffers Enable all clocks on populated rows Perform JEDEC memory initialization for all memory rows Perform steps required after memory init Program DRAM throttling and throttling event registers Setup DRAM control register for normal operation and enable Enable RCOMP Clear DRAM - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 182
Specific memory range Get the root bridge handle Notify pci bus driver starts to program the resource Reset the host controller IdeBus begin initialization Report that the remote terminal is being disabled Report that the remote terminal is being enabled Keyboard reset USB Keyboard disable Keyboard - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 183
PEI_PLATFORM_STAGE2 PEI_SB_SMBUS_ARP_DISABLED PEI_HOST_TO_SYSTEM PEI_MEMORY_INIT PEI_S3_RESUME PEI_CLOCK_GEN PEI_OP_PRESENCE PEI_FIND_FV PEI_H2O_DEBUG_IO PEI_H2O_DEBUG_COMM PEI_RESERVED PEI_OEM_DEFINED PEI_DXE_IPL Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT Post Code 0x30 0xB6 0xB8 0xB9 0xBA 0xBB 0xBC - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 184
Post Code 0xDB 0xDD 0xE7 0xE8 0xE9 0xED 0xEC 0xF6 0xF7 0xF8 0xFB 0xFC 0xFD 0x97 0x98 0x99 0x82 0x83 0x84 0x85 0x88 0x89 0x60 0x8B 0x62 0x8D 0x8E 0x8F 0x70 0x71 0x72 0x73 0x75 0x76 0x6C 0x6D 0x6E 0x6F 0x74 0xFA 0x90 0x78 0x86 Description SATA_CONTROLLER SB_SM_BUS ISA_ACPI_DRIVER ISA_BUS ISA_SERIAL - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 185
Post Code 0x87 0x8A 0x7C 0x7D 0x7E 0x7F 0x9E 0x9F 0x8C 0xF9 0x72 0xBD 0x8D 0x8E 0x8F 0xA0 0xB3 0xB4 0xB7 0x9B 0xA9 0x9C 0x9D 0xCB 0xB5 0x11 0xB0 0xB1 Description TERMINAL DATA_HUB_STD_ERR FAT PARTITION ENGLISH FRENCH HII_DATABASE OEM_SETUP_BROWSER OEM_BADGING_SUPPORT SETUP_MOUSE MONITOR_KEY - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 186
Post Code 0x92 0x93 0x94 0x95 0xD3 SMM_IHISI SMM_INT15_MICROCODE SMM_PNP SMM_INIT_PPM SMM_OEM_SERVICE Description Chapter 4 176 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 187
FFC) Connect to Bluetooth (Cable) Connect to Touch pad (FFC) Connect to Keyboard Connect to Power BTN board (FFC) Connect to Digital MIC Connect to speaker ITEM U61 U65 / U68 LED9 LED10 LED11 LED12 JP21 PBJ1 DESCRIPTION Side-port memory (for UMA) VRAM (for DIS) Battery - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 188
Bottom View ITEM PJP1 PJP2 JDIM1 / JDIM2 JLVDS1 JSATA1 JSATA2 JMINI1 JMINI2 JUSB1 / JUSB2 JMIC1 JHP1 DESCRIPTION Connect to Battery DC-IN jack DDR2 Memory socket ITEM JREAD1 JCRT1 JHDMI1 Connect to LED Panel Connect to SATA ODD Connect to SATA HDD Connect to WLAN Reserved USB Connector JP13 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 189
pack and AC adapter. 7. Short the R72 Pins shown above (ensure that the circuit is complete). 8. Replace the memory modules and close memory door. 9. Replace the battery pack and power on the system. 10. Press F2 at the prompt to enter BIOS. Check the Security screen shows Supervisor and User - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 190
to enter a special BIOS block, called Boot Block. Steps for BIOS Recovery from USB Storage: Before doing this, prepare the Crisis USB key. The Crisis USB key could be made by executing the Crisis Disk program in another system with Windows XP OS. Follow the steps below: 1. Save ROM file (file name - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 191
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 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 192
Aspire 5538 Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 No. Description 1 Keyboard 2 Upper Cover 3 Mainboard 4 Thermal Unit Acer P/N No. Description KB.I170A.0** 5 Fan 60.PEA02.001 6 Lower Cover MB.PE902.001/ 7 MB.PEA02.001 I/O Board 60.PEA02.005 60.PE902.001 **Multiple - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 193
LCD Assembly 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 No. Description 1 LCD Bezel 2 Left LCD Bracket 3 Camera 4 LCD Panel 5 WLAN Antenna Acer P/N 60.PEA02.004 33.PEA02.005 57.PEA02.001 LK.15608.003 50.PEA02.005/ 50.PEA02.006 No. Description 6 LVDS Cable 7 Microphone and cable 8 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 194
Aspire 5538 FRU List CATEGORY ADAPTER Acer PN AP.06501.027 AP.06503.026 AP.0650A.013 BATTERY BT.00603.082 COMMON 2.2CG, ID: AS09D71 W/ Halogen Free Battery SIMPLO AS-2009D Li-Ion 3S2P LGC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON 2.2S3, ID: AS09D73 W/ Halogen Free Battery SIMPLO AS-2009D Li-Ion 3S2P SAMSUNG - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 195
55.PEA02.002 Acer Description POWER BOARD 55.PEA02.003 TP BOARD CABLE Chapter 6 55.PEA02.004 IO BOARD BH.21100.004 BT.21100.005 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) f/ w:861 FOXCONN BLUETOOTH FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300 NI.23600.007 NI.23600.030 NI.23600.031 NI.23600.033 NI.23600.046 NI - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 196
.004 LCD CABLE Acer Description 50.PEA02.005 50.PEA02.006 ANTENNA WLAN ANTENNA WLAN-AUX L CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY 33.PEA02.001 TP BRACKET 33.PEA02.002 HDD BRACKET 33.PEA02.003 33.PEA02.004 CAP SENSOR BRACKET ODD BRACKET 33.PEA02.005 LCD HINGE R&L 42.PEA02.001 RAM DOOR 42 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 197
60.PEA02.002 LOWER CASE Acer Description 60.PEA02.003 LCD COVER 60.PEA02.004 LCD BEZEL CPU/ GBAS2.0, HF ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 9.5mm Tray DL 8X GU10N LF W/O bezel SATA GBAS2.0, HF HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE KH.16001.034 KH.16004.006 KH.16007.024 KH.16008.022 KH.25001.016 KH.25004.003 HDD SEAGATE - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 198
.I170A.037 KB.I170A.038 Keyboard ACER AC7T JV50 Internal 17 Standard 103KS Black Arabic Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T JV50 Internal 17 Standard 104KS Black Belgium Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T JV50 Internal 17 Standard 104KS Black Brazilian Portuguese Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T JV50 Internal 17 Standard - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 199
I170A.057 KB.I170A.058 Acer Description Keyboard ACER AC7T JV50 Internal 17 Standard 104KS Black French Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T JV50 Internal 17 Standard 104KS Black German Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T JV50 Internal 17 Standard 103KS Black Greek Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T JV50 Internal 17 Standard - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 200
UMA Mainboard AS5538G ATI RS780 SB710 512M-GD3 Acer Logo W/O 1394 V1.0 LF M92LP KN.1GB03.026 KN.1GB0B.027 KN.1GB0G.012 KN.2GB03.011 KN.2GB0B.011 KN.2GB0G.004 Memory NANYA SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB NT1GT64UH8D0FN-3C LF 64*16 0.07um Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB M470T2864EH3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 201
Screw List Acer P/N 86.PEA02.001 86.PEA02.002 86.PEA02.003 86.PEA02.004 86.PEA02.005 86.PEA02.006 86.PEA02.007 86.PEA02.008 86. - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 202
Aspire 5538 EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA Country Eastern Europe Middle East Australia/ New Zealand UK Acer Part No LX.PE90C.001 LX.PE90C.002 LX.PE90C.003 LX.PE90X.001 Ukraine LINPUSAEU7 UMACss 2G+1G/250/BT/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_AN_ENQ1 AS5538-314G32Mn LINPUSAME4 UMACss 2*2G/ 320/BT/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_AN_EN72 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 203
Eastern Europe Eastern Europe Eastern Europe Eastern Europe Czech Sweden Austria Russia Norway Norway Norway Luxembo urg Holland Belgium Germany France Denmark Denmark South Africa Acer Part No LX.PE90X.016 LX.PE90X.017 LX.PE90X.018 LX.PE90X.019 LX.PE90X.020 LX.PE90X.021 LX.PE90X.022 LX.PE90X.023 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 204
Poland Switzerlan d Middle East Middle East Middle East Middle East Acer Part No LX.PE90X.042 LX.PE90X.043 LX.PE90X.044 LX 313G32Mn LINPUSAEU7 M92LP512Css_V3 2G+1G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_AN_ENQ1 AS5538G-314G32Mn LINPUSAME4 M92LP512Css_V3 2*2G/320/BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_AN_EN72 AS5538G-313G32Mn - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 205
Eastern Europe Eastern Europe Eastern Europe Russia Austria Sweden Acer Part No LX.PEA0X.011 LX.PEA0X.012 LX.PEA0X. 313G32Mn EM VHP32ATME2 MC M92LP512Css_V3 2G+1G/320/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_AN_EN15 AS5538G-313G32Mn EM VHP32ATME6 MC M92LP512Css_V3 2G+1G/320/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_AN_EN15 AS5538G-313G32Mn - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 206
South Africa South Africa South Africa Norway Hong Kong China Middle East Spain Acer Part No LX.PEA0X.030 LX.PEA0X.031 LX.PEA0X.032 LX.PEA0X. / CB_bgn_0.3D_AN_SC11 AS5538G-313G32Mn EM VHP32ATME2 MC M92LP512Css_V3 2G+1G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_AN_AR23 AS5538G-314G32Mn VHP32ATES1 MC M92LP512Css_V3 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 207
AS5538G312G25Mn RO CHINA CHINA Country Hong Kong China Acer Part No LX.PEB0Y.001 LX.PEB0Y.002 WW GCTWN S2.PE90C.001 WW WW S2.PE90C.002 WW WW S2.PEA0C.001 AS5538312G25Mn WW WW Model AS5538-113G25Mn AS5538-314G32Mn AS5538-203G25Mn AS5538-113G25Mn AS5538-113G25Mn AS5538-113G25Mn - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 208
-313G32Mn AS5538G-314G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 209
-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-312G32Mn AS5538G-312G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-314G32Mn - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 210
AS5538-114G50Mn AS5538-312G25Mn AS5538-312G25Mn AS5538-312G25Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-314G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn Memory 1 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 211
AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-312G32Mn AS5538G-312G32Mn AS5538G-313G32Mn AS5538G-314G32Mn AS5538-111G25Mn AS5538-111G25Mn AS5538-312G25Mn AS5538-312G25Mn Memory - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 212
Model AS5538G-312G25Mn AS5538-312G25Mn Memory 1 SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 Memory 2 SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 HDD 1(GB) N250GB5.4KS N250GB5.4KS ODD NSM8XS9.5 NSM8XS9.5 Extra SW1 N N Card Reader 5 in 1-Built in 5 in 1-Built in Model AS5538113G25Mn AS5538314G32Mn AS5538203G25Mn - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 213
Model AS5538113G25Mn AS5538113G25Mn AS5538113G25Mn AS5538113G25Mn AS5538113G25Mn AS5538113G25Mn AS5538113G25Mn AS5538113G25Mn AS5538113G25Mn AS5538113G25Mn AS5538113G25Mi AS5538113G25Mn AS5538113G25Mn AS5538113G25Mn AS5538113G25Mn AS5538113G25Mn AS5538113G25Mn AS5538113G25Mn AS5538113G25Mn - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 214
Model AS5538113G32Mn AS5538114G25Mn AS5538114G50Mn AS5538312G25Mn AS5538312G25Mn AS5538312G25Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G314G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 215
Model AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mi AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 216
Model AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G312G32Mn AS5538G312G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G314G32Mn AS5538111G25Mn AS5538111G25Mn AS5538312G25Mn AS5538312G25Mn AS5538G312G25Mn AS5538312G25Mn Wireless LAN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 217
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Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the Aspire 5538 series Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 219
Windows XP Environment Test Vendor Adapter DELTA HIPRO LITE-ON Audio Codec Realtek Battery PANASONIC PANASONIC SANYO SANYO SIMPLO SIMPLO SIMPLO SIMPLO SIMPLO SONY SONY Bluetooth Foxconn Camera Suyin Card Reader Type Description 65W 65W 65W Adapter DELTA 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow (ADP-65MH B A) - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 220
SEAGATE SEAGATE SEAGATE SEAGATE TOSHIBA TOSHIBA TOSHIBA TOSHIBA WD WD WD WD Keyboard ACER LAN Realtek LCD Type Description AAL110 AAL310 AATF20 CPU AMD Athlon L110 LF F/W:01.01A01 AC7T Keyboard ACER AC7T JV50 Internal 17 Standard Black Texture RTL8111CA Realtek RTL8111CA Appendix B 210 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 221
LED LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA Glare LTN156AT07-A01 LF 200nit 16ms SO1GBII6 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 SO2GBII6 Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB HYMP112S64CP6-Y5 LF Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRII 667 2GB HYMP125S64CP8-Y5 LF Memory NANYA SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB NT1GT64UH8D0FN-3C LF 64*16 0.07um - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 222
valuable support resources whenever you need them. In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: • Service guides for all models • User's manuals • Training materials • Bios updates • Software utilities • Spare parts - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 223
13 E Euro Key 14 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 44 F Fan Removing 87 Replacing 117 Features 1 FLASH Utility 34 Flash Utility 34 FPC Cable Removing 96 Replacing 107 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 181 H Hard Disk Drive Module Removing 46 Replacing 143 Heatsink Fan 87 Hibernation mode hotkey - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 224
Top View 177 K Keyboard Removing 60 Replacing 138 Keyboard Failure 156 L LCD Bezel Removing 92 Replacing 110 LCD Brackets Removing 98 Replacing 106 LCD Cable Removing 96, 107 LCD Failure 156 LCD Module Disassembly 91 Reassembly 103 Removing 85 Replacing 113 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 91 LCD - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 225
Touchpad Failure 157 Troubleshooting Built-in KB Failure 156 Internal Microphone 159 Internal Speakers 157 LCD Failure 156 No Display 154 Other Failures 168 Thermal Unit 167 Touchpad 157 USB 164 WLAN 165 U Undetermined Problems 169 Upper Cover Removing 62 Replacing 134 USB Failure (Rightside) 164 - Acer Aspire 5538 | Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 226
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