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TravelMate 5530/5230 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 TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 5530/5230 Series service guide. Date Chapter Updates II - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 3
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 change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 4
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. . Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures. IV - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 5
Preface Before using this information and the product it 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's "global" product offering. To better fit local market - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 6
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Acer Empowering Technology 18 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 18 Empowering Technology password 19 Acer ePower Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models 21 Acer eRecovery Management 22 Acer Information 54 Pre-disassembly Instructions 54 Disassembly Process 54 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 8
Problems 122 Jumper and Connector Locations 123 Top and Bottom View 123 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 125 Clearing Password Check 125 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 126 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 127 TravelMate 5530/5230 Series Exploded Diagram 128 TravelMate 5530/5230 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 9
Online Support Information Index Table of Contents 163 165 IX - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 10
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-core processor K AMD Athlon™ 64X2 dual-core processor K Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor K AMD M780G Chipset K Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* K Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* System Memory K Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support K Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 12
on-LAN ready K Modem: 56K ITU V.92 I/O Ports K Acer EasyPort IV connector K ExpressCard™/54 slot K PC Card slot (Type II) K Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader K 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) K 3 USB 2.0 ports K HDMI™ port with HDCP support* K USB 2.0/ eSATA port * NOTE: If you plug an - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 13
System Block Diagram Chapter 1 3 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 14
Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology Productivity keys Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features for a more secure - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 15
. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (manufacturing option). Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader The center button serves as Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 16
Closed Front View Icon Item Description 1 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 2 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card. Note: Only one card can operate at any given time. 3 Line-in jack - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 17
Connects to Acer EasyPort IV (only for certain models). External display (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. HDMI port Two USB 2.0 ports PC Card slot Supports high definition - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 18
Icon Item Description 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. 8 Chapter 1 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 19
Rear View # 1 2 3 4 5 Icon Item USB 2.0 port Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). USB 2.0/ e SATA port Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices (only for certain models). Note: If you plug an eSATA device you will have three USB ports available - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 20
Bottom View Icon Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 2 Acer DASP (Disk Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and Anti-Shock bumps (only for certain models). Protection) 3 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 21
launch buttons. They are: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to . To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 22
to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. K Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This fingerprint - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 23
K Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. Function Execute Select Drag Access context - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 24
Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 25
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 26
> + + + + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 27
the keyboard, or hold and then press the key 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 for more information. The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or word - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 28
program group in the Start menu, or by double-clicking the icon if you have created a desktop shortcut. To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications: 1. On the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar, click the icon that corresponds to the application you want to launch. 2. When you mouse over an - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 29
You must set the Empowering Technology password to use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to protect your data. To set the Empowering Technology password: 1. Launch Acer eRecovery Management. 2. Click the Restore tab. 3. Click Password settings. The Empowering Technology - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 30
below. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Power Options. NOTE: You cannot delete the predefined - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 31
integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you to create the Master Password. You will use - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 32
disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to the D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: K Backup: jBack up factory default to CD/DVD jBack up drivers and applications to CD/DVD jCreate user - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 33
not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's Backup factory default to CD/DVD feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 34
eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: K Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. K Prints and saves hardware specifications. K Lets you set an asset tag for your system. 24 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 35
in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on or off, Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to the Acer user guide - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 36
fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer BioProtection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 37
confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you aAclclePssrothgisrfaumncstion, please go to SAtacret>rAGllrPidroVgirsatmas and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 38
NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. 28 Chapter 1 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 39
04c Specification 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 Built-in 0MB (no on-board - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 40
with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. Item LAN Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom BCM5764/Broadcom BCM5765 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Left side - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 41
Bluetooth Interface Item Connector type Wireless Module 802.11b/g Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface USB Specification Specification Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* 11~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N 802.11b+g, Draft-N PCI bus (mini PCI socket - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 42
(Book 1.1) DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G) DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General & Authoring DVD+R (Version 1.0) DVD+RW DVD-RW (Non CPRM & CPRM) DVD°"R Dual Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) 32 Chapter 1 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 43
Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 44
Keyboard Item Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification 84-/85-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification Panasonic/ - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 45
System Power Management ACPI mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to Disk (S4) Power Management All devices in the system are turned off completely. OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely. Individual devices such as the - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 46
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, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 5930 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 48
Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Information, Main, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: K To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. K To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys. K To change the value - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 49
GHz XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 5930 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 50
Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: [10:10:10] [04/28/2008 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 51
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 Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Format/Option Sets - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 52
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password is: User Password is: HDD Password is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 53
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Description Shows the - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 54
Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 55
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. Chapter 2 45 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 56
Boot This menu allows the user 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. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Boot - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 57
Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that confirmed or discard the changes made to the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 58
BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: K New versions of system programs K New features or options K Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 59
for three time, "HDD password error code" would display on the screen. See the image below. K If you need to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run HDD_PW.EXE 1. Key in "hdd_pw 15494 0" 2. Select "2" 3. Choose one upper-case string K Reboot system and key in "0KJFN42" or "UVEIQ96" to - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 60
Remove BIOS Password: K If you key in wrong Supervisor Password for three time, "System Disabled" would display on the screen. See the image below. 50 Chapter 2 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 61
K If you need to solve BIOS password locked problem, you can run BIOS_PW.EXE 1. Key in "bios_pw 14452 0" 2. Choose one upper-case string K Reboot the system and key in "qjjg9vy" or "07yqmjd" to BIOS user password. Chapter 2 51 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 62
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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: K Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 64
General Information Pre-disassembly 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 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 65
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 66
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn base unit over. 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position. 3. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position. 4. Then remove the battery from the main unit. 56 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 67
Removing the SD dummy card 1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it. 2. Pull it out from the slot. Chapter 3 57 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 68
Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards 1. Press the eject button to pop out the button. 2. Press it again to pop out the PC dummy card. 3. Remove the PC dummy card from the slot. 58 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 69
4. Push the ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it. 5. Pull it out from the slot. Removing the Lower Cover 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. Remove the six captive screws securing the lower cover. Chapter 3 59 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 70
3. Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the lower cover. 4. Remove the lower cover from the lower case. Removing the DIMM 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 59.. 3. Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 71
4. Remove the DIMM module. Removing the WLAN Board Modules 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 59. 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. NOTE: There are 2 antenna cables connected to the WLAN board. The Black antenna cable is - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 72
4. Remove the Gray antenna that is taped to the WLAN board and move the antenna cables away from the WLAN board. 5. Remove the two screws (B) on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (2) Color Silver 6. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. Torque 1.6 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 73
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 59. 3. Remove the one screw (B) securing the hard disk drive module. Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 4. Using the plastic tab, slide the - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 74
5. Remove the two screws (E) securing the hard disk to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the bracket. Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M3 x L4 (2) Color Silver Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 59. Torque - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 75
3. Remove the one screw (C) from the bottom panel. Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (1) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 4. Use a screw driver to carefully push the odd drive tray out as shown. 5. Slowly pull out the odd module from the odd drive bay. Chapter 3 65 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 76
6. Remove the one screw (A) securing the locker bracket and remove the locker bracket from the optical disk drive module. Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 66 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 77
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Ax1 POWER BOARD MIDDLE COVER Ax2 KEYBOARD Bx2, Dx2 LCD MODULE C x 14 UPPER CASE Bx2 HEAT SINK FAN SCREW X 5 (CPU) SCREW X 4 (VGA) CPU/VGA THERMAL MODULE CPU Bx2 VGA CARD Hx2 SPEAKER MODULE Bx2 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 78
Removing the Middle Cover 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. Use a plastic screw driver to pry loose the side of the middle cover. 3. Carefully pry loose the middle cover from the latches securing it and turn it over on the keyboard to gain access to the cable connected to the power - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 79
Removing the Power Board 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 68. Chapter 3 69 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 80
3. Remove the one screw (A) securing the power board to the middle cover. Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 4. Release the power board from the latches and remove it from the middle cover. 70 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 81
Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 68. 3. Remove the two screws (A) securing the keyboard. Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (2) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 4. Carefully pry loose the keyboard and turn it over on the - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 82
5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard. Removing the Heatsink Fan Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 59. 3. Disconnect the heat sink fan connector from the main board. 72 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 83
4. Remove the two screws (B) securing the heatsink fan module in place. Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (2) Color Silver 5. Carefully lift up the heatsink fan module. Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 84
4. Remove the four screws securing the VGA board heatsink module (Discrete Model only) and the five screw securing the CPU heatsink module. 5. Carefully remove the heatsink module from the system. Removing the CPU 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 85
5. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise to release the CPU. 6. Lift up carefully to remove the CPU. NOTE: When installing the CPU, make sure to install the CPU with PIN 1 at the corner as shown. Removing the VGA Board (Discrete Model only) 1. See "Removing the - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 86
3. See "Removing the Heatsink Fan Module" on page 72. 4. See "Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module" on page 73. 5. Remove the two screws (B) securing the VGA board to the main board. Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (2) Color Silver 6. Remove the VGA board from the main board. Torque 1.6 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 87
8. Turn over the system and remove the two screws (B) from the bottom of the left and right hinges. Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (2) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 9. Carefully pull out the wireless antenna cables from the hole and release the cables from the latches. 10. Disconnect the - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 88
11. Remove the two screws (D) from the left and right hinge of the LCD module. Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M2 x L8 (2) Color Black 12. Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unit. Torque 4.0 kgf-cm NOTE: When connecting the cable back to the unit, please note that the cable should be - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 89
13. See "Removing the CPU" on page 74. 14. See "Removing the VGA Board (Discrete Model only)" on page 75. 15. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 76. 16. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the TPAD1 connector on the main board. 17. Disconnect the fingerprint cable from the FPCN1 connector on the - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 90
18. Disconnect the launch board cable from the SWITCHCN1 connector on the main board. 80 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 91
19. Disconnect the speaker cable from the INTSPK1 connector on the main board. 20. Remove the fourteen screws (14 x C) from the bottom panel. Step 1~14 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L5 (14) Color Black Torque 2.5 kgf-cm 21. Turn the unit over and gently remove the upper case from the lower case. - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 92
Removing the Speaker Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards" on page 58. 4. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 59. 5. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 60. 6. See "Removing the WLAN - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 93
18. Remove the left and right speaker modules from the upper case. Removing the Launch Board 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards" on page 58. 4. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 59. - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 94
17. Remove the one screw (1 x A) securing the launch board module. Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (1) Color Silver 18. Remove the launch board module from the upper case. Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Removing the Fingerprint and Touchpad Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. See " - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 95
14. See "Removing the VGA Board (Discrete Model only)" on page 75. 15. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 76. 16. See "Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case" on page 78. 17. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad board. 18. Disconnect the fingerprint cable from the fingerprint - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 96
19. Remove the three screws (2 x F, 1 x A) securing the bracket to the upper case. Step 1~2 3 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (2) M2 x L3 (2) 20. Remove the touchpad bracket. Silver Silver Color Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 1.6 kgf-cm 86 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 97
21. Remove the fingerprint board module. 22. Carefully pry loose and remove the touch pad board. WARNING:The touchpad board is glued to the upper case, only remove the touchpad board if it is defective. Removing the Modem Board 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the SD - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 98
3. See "Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards" on page 58. 4. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 59. 5. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 60. 6. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 61. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 63. 8. See "Removing the Optical Drive - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 99
19. Disconnect the cable from the modem board. Removing the USB Board Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards" on page 58. 4. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 59. 5. See "Removing - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 100
17. Remove the one screw (B) securing the USB board to the lower case. Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 18. Lift the USB board and disconnect the cable from USBCN1 on the USB board. Removing the Main Board 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. See " - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 101
14. See "Removing the VGA Board (Discrete Model only)" on page 75. 15. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 76. 16. See "Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case" on page 78. 17. See "Removing the Modem Board" on page 87. 18. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 89. 19. Disconnect the - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 102
21. Remove the three screws (B) securing the main board in place. Step 1~3 Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (3) 22. Carefully remove the main board. Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 92 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 103
LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD MODULE DISASSEMBLY LCD MODULE Cx4 LCD BEZEL Gx6, B2 LCD ASSEMBLY LCD FPC CABLE Bx2 Bx2 LEFT LCD RIGHT LCD BRACKET BRACKET LCD BACK PANEL Screw List Item B C G Screw M2 x L4 M2.5 x L5 M2.5 x L5 ANTENNAS VGA CAMERA Color - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 104
Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards" on page 58. 4. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 59. 5. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 61. 6. See "Removing - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 105
11. Carefully pry open the LCD bezel and place the bezel on top of the LCD panel. 12. Disconnect the microphone cable and remove the bezel from the LCD panel. Chapter 3 95 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 106
Removing the LCD module with the Brackets 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards" on page 58. 4. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 59. 5. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 61. - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 107
12. Remove the LCD with the brackets from the back cover. Removing the FPC Cable 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards" on page 58. 4. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 59. 5. See " - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 108
12. Detach any adhesive tapes and any cable that is glued to the LCD panel. 98 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 109
13. Disconnect the FPC cable from the LCD panel. Removing the LCD Brackets 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 59. 3. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 61. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 71. 5. See "Removing the Middle Cover" - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 110
10. Remove the four screws (4 x B) securing the left and right LCD brackets to remove the brackets. Step 1~4 Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (4) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Removing the Antennas 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 59. 3. See " - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 111
10. Remove the tapes together holding the antenna in place. NOTE: There is no need to remove the antenna unless you really need to replace it. Removing the Web Camera 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 59. 3. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 112
9. Remove the Web camera from the back cover. 102 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 113
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 114
the problem to FDD Test. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. If Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM -ROM Test. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. If keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 115
in the test items. 3. Press F2 in the test items. 4. Follow the instructions in the message window. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed 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 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 116
not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: K Replace the System board. K If the problem is not corrected, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 122. K If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step. NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 117
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. touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 118
Do not replace a non-defective FRU. This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. If the symptom is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 122. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 119
Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 120
Error Message List Error Messages System timer error Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP System cache error - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 121
Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 105.. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 122
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Code 02h 03h 04h 06h 08h 09h 0Ah 0Bh 0Ch 0Eh 0Fh 10h 11h 12h 13h 14h 16h 17h 18h 1Ah 1Ch 20h 22h 24h 26h 28h 29h 2Ah 2Ch 2Eh 2Fh 30h 32h 33h 36h 38h 3Ah 112 Beeps 1-2-2-3 1-3-1-1 1-3-1-3 1-3-4-1 1-3-4-3 1-4-1-1 POST Routine Description Verify Real Mode Disable Non-Maskable - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 123
copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 124
82h 83h 84h 85h 86h 87h 88h 89h 8Ah 8Bh 8Ch 8Fh 90h 91h 92h 93h 95h 96h 97h 98h 99h 9Ah 9Ch 9Dh 9Eh 9Fh A0h A2h A4h A8h AAh ACh AEh B0h B2h B4h B5h B6h 114 Code Beeps 1-2 1 POST Routine Description Detect and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 125
Code B9h BAh BBh BCh BDh BEh BFh C0h C1h C2h C3h C4h C5h C6h C7h C8h C9h D2h Code E0h E1h E2h E3h E4h E5h E6h E7h E8h E9h EAh EBh ECh EDh EEh EFh F0h F1h F2h F3h F4h Chapter 4 Beeps Beeps 1 POST Routine Description Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 126
Code F5h F6h F7h Beeps Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot to Full DOS 116 Chapter 4 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 127
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 128
Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't power-off. Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 105. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 129
configuration does not match the installed devices. External display does not work correctly. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Reconnect hard disk - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 130
not work correctly. Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 122. 120 Chapter 4 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 131
defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following: 1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 132
isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: K Non-Acer devices K Printer, mouse, and - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 133
Jumper and Connector Locations Top and Bottom View Chapter 5 Chapter 5 123 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 134
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Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for TravelMate 5530/5230 Series. TravelMate 5530/5230 Series provide one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 136
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 137
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 TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 138
TravelMate 5530/5230 Series Exploded Diagram 128 Chapter 6 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 139
TravelMate 5530/5230 Series FRU List Category ACCESSORY Adapter Battery- Boards No. Part Name and Description Acer Part No. REMOTE CONTROLLER FORMOSA21 RC804V-B EN REMOTE CONTROLLER FORMOSA21 RC804V-B EU RT.22700.011 RT.22700.008 ADAPTER 90W LITEON PA-1900-24AR ADAPTER - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 140
Cables 130 No. Part Name and Description TV TUNCER DVB-T MINI TT-1260DA CAPACITIVE BUTTON TM-01119-001 MODEM BOARD FOXCONN DELPHIAM5 V2H 1.5_3.3V Acer Part No. TU.23100.015 55.AR501.005 FX.22500.022 LAUNCH BOARD CABLE MEDIA BOARD CABLE TOUCHPAD BOARD CABLE USB BOARD CABLE BLUETOOTH BOARD - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 141
Category Case/Cover/Bracket/Assembly Combo Module No. Part Name and Description Acer Part No. POWER CORD 7A 250V 2PIN KOREA 27.01518.531 POWER CORD 250V 10A 3PIN ISRAEL 27.01518.761 LOWER CASE W/MODEM CABLE&FAN - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 142
CORE2DUAL P9500 PGA 2.53G 6M 1066 25W CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL T9400 PGA 2.53G 6M 1066 35W CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL T9600 PGA 2.8G 6M 1066 35W Acer Part No. KC.84001.DPP KC.86001.DPP KC.95001.DPP KC.94001.DTP KC.96001.DTP ODD TOSHIBA SUPER-MULTI DRIVE 12.7MM TRAY - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 143
Category Keyboard Chapter 6 No. Part Name and Description Acer Part No. HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA II HGST HTS542512K9SA00 BRONCO-B LF KH.12007.014 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA SEAGATE ST9120817AS LF KH.12001.032 HDD - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 144
Category LCD Module 134 No. Part Name and Description Acer Part No. KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV3 BLACK E89KS NORWEGIAN (ASPIRE BLACK) KB.INT00.455 KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV3 BLACK E88KS KOREAN (ASPIRE BLACK) KB.INT00.457 KEYBOARD - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 145
Category MAINBOARD MEMORY MISCELLANEOUS SCREW No. Part Name and Description Acer Part No. MAINBOARD AS5930G INTEL LF PGM45 ICH9 LF FOR MONTEVINA CPU WITH PR_ESATA MAINBOARD AS5930 INTEL LF GM45 ICH9 LF FOR MONTEVINA CPU WITH - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 146
and Configuration TravelMate 5530/5230 Series Appendix A Model RO AS505 AAP 1ANW XMi AS505 AAP 1ANW XMi AS505 AAP 1ANW XMi AS505 AAP 1ANW XMi AS505 AAP 1ANW XMi AS505 AAP 1ANW XMi AS505 AAP 1ANW XMi Country India Indonesia Malaysia Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam Acer Part no LX.AV - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 147
AS505 AAP 1AWX Mi Country USA/ Canada Canadian French USA/ Canada Canadian French Australia/ New Zealand USA/ Canada ACLASpanish USA/ Canada Indonesia Malaysia Philippines Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU LX.AV 30J.00 1 AS5051AW XMi MCECF UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN ATMK 36 LX.AV 30J - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 148
1AWX Mi AS505 PA 1AWX Mi AS505 TWN 1AWX Mi AS505 TWN 2WXM i AS505 TWN 5WXM i AS505 China 1AWX Ci AS505 China 1AWX Ci Country Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU Thailand LX.AV 305.00 4 AS5051AW XMi XPHTH2 UMAC 1*512/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN ATMK 36 Vietnam LX.AV 305 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 149
Mi AS505 AAP 1AWX Mi AS505 AAP 1AWX Mi AS505 AAP 1AWX Mi Country GCTWN GCTWN GCTWN Australia/ New Zealand Singapore India Indonesia Philippines Malaysia Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU LX.AV 305.01 2 AS5051AW XMi XPHTC1 UMAC 1*512/120/ BT/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN ATMK 36 LX.AV 305.01 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 150
i AS505 AAP 2WXM i AS505 AAP 2WXM i AS505 AAP 2WXM i Country Thailand Vietnam Australia/ New Zealand Australia/ New Zealand India Indonesia Singapore Philippines Malaysia Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU LX.AV 30J.01 7 AS5051AW XMi MCETH1 UMAC 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN ATMK 36 LX.AV 30J - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 151
XMi AS505 AAP 1ANW XMi AS505 AAP 1ANW XMi AS505 AAP 1ANW XMi Country Thailand Vietnam Australia/ New Zealand India Vietnam Thailand Singapore India Indonesia Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU LX.AV 30J.00 9 AS5052WX Mi MCETH1 UMAC 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN ATTL5 0 LX.AV 30J.01 0 AS5052WX - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 152
Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi Country Philippines Malaysia Thailand Thailand Belgium Middle East Middle East Italy Spain Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU LX.AV 30C.0 11 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSPH 1 UMAC 1*512/60/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN ATMK 36 LX.AV 30C.0 12 AS5051AN - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 153
Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi Country Eastern Europe Denmark France Germany Germany Holland Norway Russia Eastern Europe Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU LX.AV 30J.03 0 AS5051AW XMi MCECS5 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN ATMK 36 LX.AV 30J.02 4 AS5051AW XMi - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 154
AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi Country Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU Slovenia/ Croatia LX.AV 30J.03 7 AS5051AW XMi MCESI1 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN ATMK 36 Portugal LX.AV 30J - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 155
Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi Country France Belgium Middle East Eastern Europe Germany Greece Israel Italy Denmark Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU LX.AV 30J.02 6 AS5051AW XMi MCEWFR1 1W UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN ATMK 36 LX.AV 305.01 9 AS5051AW - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 156
AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi Country Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU Holland LX.AV 305.02 0 AS5051AW XMi XPHNL1 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN ATMK 36 France LX.AV 305.02 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 157
EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 PA 2WXM i Country South Africa Norway Russia Sweden/ Finland France Italy UK UK USA/ Canada Canadian French Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU LX.AV 305.01 7 AS5051AW XMi XPHSA1 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN ATMK 36 LX.AV 305.02 4 AS5051AW XMi - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 158
Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi Country USA/ Canada Canadian French ACLASpanish ACLASpanish Australia/ New Zealand Malaysia Malaysia Sweden/ Finland Slovenia/ Croatia Holland Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU LCD DIMM DIMM HDD 1 1 2 (GB) ODD Wirele ss LAN Blueto oth VOIP Phone LX.AV AS5052WX ATTL5 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 159
AS505 AAP 3WXM i AS505 EMEA 1ANW XMi AS505 EMEA 1ANW XMi Country Russia Holland Russia Sweden/ Finland Slovenia/ Croatia Thailand Thailand Middle East Middle East Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU LX.AV 30J.05 2 AS5051AW XMi MCERU9 UMAC 1*512/100/ BT/6L/5R/ CB_bg_VP _0.3C_AN ATMK 36 LX.AV 30J - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 160
1ANW XMi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 TWN 2WXM i AS505 TWN 2WXM i AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi Country Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU Middle East LX.AV 30C.0 20 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSAR 7 UMAC 1*512/60/ BT/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN ATMK 36 France LX.AV - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 161
AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi Country Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU Switzerland LX.AV 30J.06 0 AS5051AW XMi MCESW8 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN ATMK 36 Portugal LX.AV 30J - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 162
AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi Country Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU Holland LX.AV 30J.06 9 AS5051AW XMi MCENL6 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN ATMK 36 Italy LX.AV AS5051AW ATMK - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 163
Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi Country Eastern Europe Sweden/ Finland UK UK Turkey Italy UK France Germany Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU LX.AV 30J.06 8 AS5051AW XMi MCEPL7 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN ATMK 36 LX.AV 30J.06 7 AS5051AW XMi - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 164
AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi Country Germany Middle East Denmark Belgium Eastern Europe UK UK Eastern Europe Spain Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU LX.AV 305.05 7 AS5051AW XMi XPHDE7 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN ATMK 36 LX.AV 305.06 1 AS5051AW XMi - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 165
Mi AS505 AAP 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi Country Greece Israel France Italy Eastern Europe Holland Malaysia Norway South Africa Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU LX.AV 305.05 4 AS5051AW XMi XPHEL1 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN ATMK 36 LX.AV 305.06 9 AS5051AW XMi - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 166
AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1ANW XMi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi Country Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU Russia LX.AV 305.04 9 AS5051AW XMi XPHRU2 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN ATMK 36 Sweden/ Finland LX.AV 305 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 167
Model RO AS505 AAP 2NWX Mi Country India Acer Part no LX.AV 30C.0 26 Descriptio n AS5052N WXMi LINPUSIL1 UMAC 1*512/80/ BT/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN CPU ATTL5 0 LCD DIMM DIMM 1 2 N14.1 SO512 N - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 168
Appendix A 158 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 169
following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the TravelMate 5530/5230 series Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Appendix B 159 - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 170
Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 160 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500 Dell 3300MP Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 171
Item Specification PCMCIA Test LAN/Modem Card TDK CardBus Ethernet 10/100 32-Bit CBE-10/100BTX Storage Card Hitachi Microdrive 4G 1394 Card Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus (IFC-ILCB/DV) USB2.0 Card IBM EtherJet CardBus Adapter 10/100 Wireless Lan Card (Not recommended for wireless ready - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 172
162 Appendix B - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 173
Website offers you convenient and 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: K Service guides for all models K User's manuals K Training materials K Bios updates - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 174
164 Appendix C - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 175
Replaceable Unit) List 127 H Hard disk 31 Hard Disk Drive Module 63 HDD 31 Hibernation mode hotkey 16 Hot Keys 14 I Indicators 11 Intermittent Problems 121 J Jumper and Connector Locations 123 Top View 123 K Keyboard 33, 71 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 104 L Launch Board 83 LCD Bezel - Acer TravelMate 5530 | TravelMate 5230/5530, Extensa 5430/5130 Service Guide - Page 176
Board 87 N Notebook Manager hotkey 16 num lock on indicator 11 O Online Support Information 163 P Panel 4 Bottom 10 left 4 PC Card 11 Power System 159 Top 123 touchpad hotkey 16 using 12 Touchpad Check 107 Troubleshooting 103 166 U Undetermined Problems 122 utility BIOS 37-48 V view left 7 rear