Acer Aspire 5230 Service Guide

Chapter 11
System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.
Operating System
•Windows® Vista™
Platform
•AMD Better By Design program, featuring:
•AMD Turion™ Dual-Core Processor*
•AMD Athlon™ Dual-Core Processor*
•AMD M780G Chipset
•Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*
•Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
System Memory
•Dual-Channel DDR2 support
•Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM...

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Audio
•Dolby® certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer 
supporting low-frequency effects
•S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
•True5.1-channel surround sound output
•High-definition audio support
•MS-Sound compatible
•Built-in microphone
Communication
•Acer Video Conference, featuring:
•Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam
•Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone
•WLAN:
•Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*
•Acer InviLink™ Nplify™...

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I/O interface
•ExpressCard™/54 slot
•5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
•Four USB 2.0 ports
•HDMI™ port with HDCP support
•Consumer infrared (CIR) port
•External display (VGA) port
•RF-in jack*
•Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support
•Microphone-in jack
•Line-in jack
•Ethernet (RJ-45) port
•Modem (RJ-11) port
•DC-in jack for AC adapter
•Acer EasyPort IV connector
Environment
•Temperature:
•Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
•Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
•Humidity...

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System Block Diagram 

Chapter 15
Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
2 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication.
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), 
displays computer output.
4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
5 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio 
output.
6 Easy-launch 
buttonsButtons for launching frequently...

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Closed Front View
10 Click buttons 
(left, center* and 
right) The left and right buttons function like the left 
and right mouse buttons. *The center button 
serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint 
reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way 
control function (only for certain models).
11 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to 
show the status of the computers functions 
and components. 
12 Acer MediaTouch 
keysFor use with Acer Arcade and other media 
playing...

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Left View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Kensington lock 
slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible 
computer security lock.
2 Acer EasyPort IV 
connectorConnects to Acer EasyPort IV.
3 Ethernet (RJ-45) 
portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based 
network.
4 External display 
(VGA) portConnects to a display device 
(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
5
HDMIHDMI Connects to a television or display device with 
HDMI input.
6 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, 
USB...

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Right View
Rear View
No.IconItemDescription
1 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, 
USB camera).
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3 Optical disk access 
indicatorLights up when the optical drive is active.
4 Optical drive eject 
buttonEjects the optical disk from the drive. 
5 Emergency eject 
holeEjects the optical drive tray when the computer is 
turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip into the 
emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive...

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Bottom View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
2 Battery release 
latchReleases the battery for removal.
3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
4 Memory 
compartmentHouses the computers main memory.
5 Sub-woofer Emits low frequency sound output.
6 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk (secured with 
screws). 
7 Ventilation slots 
and cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the...

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Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators:
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows 
green when in AC mode.
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: 
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail and Web...