Acer Aspire 4332 Service Guide

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Ergonomics and Security
AspectDescription
Ergonomics • Spill-resistant keyboard and touchpad
• Status LED indicators allows constant monitoring of basic system functions
• Function control keys allows convenient control of various system 
operations
• User-programmable launch button for priority applications
• DIY HDD and memory upgrade options
• High-capacity, rechargeable battery pack
• ACPI-compliant power management system  
Security  • BIOS-based user, supervisor,...

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System Tour
The pictures and tables in this section illustrate the physical outlook of the computer.
Top View  
   
ItemIconComponentFunction
1Integrated webcamWeb camera for video communication. (only for certain 
models)
2Display screenAlso called Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer 
output.
3Touchpad buttonToggles the touchpad on and off.
Power buttonTurns the computer on and off.
Wireless LAN (WLAN) 
communication button/
indicatorEnables/disables the...

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Hotkeys  
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computers controls like screen 
brightness and volume output.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination
HotkeyIconFunctionDescription
 + SleepPuts the computer in Sleep mode.
 + Display toggleSwitches display output between the display screen, 
an  external monitor (if connected) and both.
 + Screen blankTurns the display screen...

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Rear View  
  
ItemComponentFunction
1Ventilation slotsEnable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
 
Left View  
  
ItemIconComponentFunction
1DC-in jackConnects to the AC adapter.
2External display (VGA) 
portConnects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD 
projector).
3Ethernet port (RJ-45)Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network
4USB 2.0 portsConnect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB 
camera).
5Microphone-in jackAccepts inputs...

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Right View   
  
ItemIconComponentFunction
1Optical disc drive (ODD)Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
2ODD access indicatorLights up when the optical drive is active.
3ODD eject buttonEjects the optical disc from the drive.
4Emergency eject holeEjects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. 
Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject 
the ODD tray when the computer is off.
5Kensington lock notch   Connects to a...

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Specifications
Processor
ItemProcessors Type
Intel Pentium 
Processors for MobileMobile Intel Celeron Processors
T4200T3400900T1600T1700575585
CPU speed2.0 GHz2.16 GHz900 MHz1.66 GHz1.83 GHz2.0 GHz2.16 GHz
Bus speed800 MHz667 MHz100 MHz667 MHz667 MHz667 MHz667 MHz
L2 cache1 MB1 MB128 KB1 MB1 MB1 MB1 MB
Package 
typeMicro-
FCPGAMicro-
FCPGAMicro-
PGA2Micro-
FCPGAMicro-
FCPGAMicro-
FCPGAMicro-
FCPGA
Core 
steppingM0M0PD0M0M0M0M0
Thermal 
design power35W35W24W35W35W31W31W...

Audio
ItemSpecification
Audio controllerConexant HD-Audio SmartAudio 221 (CX20561)
FeaturesHigh-definition audio system, MS-Sound compatible, built-in stereo speakers; 
microphone-in and line-out jacks
Wireless LAN
ItemSpecification
ModelIntel WiFi Link 512AG_MMW / Atheros XB63 / Broadcom BCM4312
Connector interfaceMini Card form factor, based on PCIe electrical interface
IEEE WLAN standard802.11a/b/g
Ethernet
ItemSpecification
Ethernet controllerAtheros AR8114 PCI-E Ethernet Controller
LAN...

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Memory
System Memory 
ItemSpecification
Memory controllerIntegrated in the Mobile Intel GL40/GM45 Express Chipset
Number of DIMM slot2
Maximum memory size 32-bit OS: 1 GB per slot; 2 GB maximum system memory
64-bit OS: 2 GB per slot; 4 GB maximum system memory
DIMM speed667 MHz (PC2-5300), 800 MHz (PC2-6400)
DIMM type200-pin SO-DIMM
Memory module combinationsYou can install memory modules in any combination as long as they 
match the above specifications.
Memory...

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Hard Disk Drive
160-GB HDD
ItemSpecification
ProductHGST Travelstar 
5K320Seagate Momentus 
5400.5 To s h i b a  
MKxx55GSXWD Scorpio Blue
ModelHTS543216L9A300ST9160310ASMK1655GSXWD1600BEVT
Form factor2.5 inch 
Interface SATA 3.0
Sector size (bytes)512
Data buffer (MB)8
Rotational speed (RPM)5400
Interface transfer rate300 MB/s
Seek time, typical (ms)12141212
250-GB HDD
ItemSpecification
ProductHitachi 
Travelstar 
5K500.BSeagate 
Momentus 
5400.5 Seagate 
Momentus...

500-GB HDD
ItemSpecification
ProductHitachi Travelstar 
5K500.BSeagate Momentus 
5400.6 To s h i b a  
MKxx55GSXWD Scorpio Blue
ModelHTS545050B9A300ST9500325ASMK5055GSXWD5000BEVT
Form factor2.5 inch 
Interface SATA 3.0
Sector size (bytes)512
Data buffer (MB)8
Rotational speed (RPM)5400
Interface transfer rate300 MB/s
Seek time, typical (ms)12141212
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