Acer Aspire 5330 Service Guide

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Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
Platform
Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor*
Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor*
Intel® Celeron® processor*
Mobile Intel® GL40/GM45 Express Chipset*
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*
System Memory
Dual-channel SDRAM support
Up to 1 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules*
Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*
Display and graphics
15.4 WXGA 1280 x 800
Mobile Intel® GL40/GM45 Express Chipset*
Storage subsystem
2.5 hard disk drives
Optical drive options:
DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
5-in-1 card reader
Special keys and controls
88-/89-/93-key keyboard
Touchpad pointing device 
Empowering Key
Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Volume Up, Volume Down and Bluetooth
Audio
Two built-in stereo speakers
High-definition audio support
MS-Sound compatible
System Specifications
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Built-in microphone
Communication
Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
WLAN:
Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*
WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on-Ring ready
I/O Ports
ExpressCard™/54 slot
5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)
4 USB 2.0 ports
External display (VGA) port
Headphones/speaker/line-out jack*
Microphone-in jack
Line-in jack
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Modem (RJ-11) port
DC-in jack for AC adapter
Environment
Temperature:
Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
Humidity (non-condensing):
Operating: 20% to 80%
Non-operating: 20% to 80%
NOTE: * Only for certain models
NOTE:  The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on 
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System Block Diagram 
						

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Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View
IconItemDescription
1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication.
2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer 
output.
3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
5/7 Easy-launch 
buttonsButtons for launching frequently used programs. 
6VOL+/
VOL-Volume up/Volume 
downIncreases the sound volume/Decreases the sound volume.
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the 
computer.
9 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of 
the computers functions and components. 
10 Click buttons 
(left and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse 
buttons.
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Closed Front View
11 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer 
mouse.
12 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
13 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
14 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology
1 Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording.
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1 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
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Left View
Right View
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1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security 
lock.
2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
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 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB 
camera) (only for certain models). 
6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, 
stereo walkman).
Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.
Headphones/
speaker/line-out 
jack with 
S/PDIF supportConnects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, 
headphones).
7 ExpressCard/54 
slotAccepts one ExpressCard/54 module.
8 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), 
Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-
Picture Card (xD).
IconItemDescription
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
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Rear View
2 Optical disk access 
indicatorLights up when the optical drive is active.
3 Optical drive eject 
buttonEjects the optical disk from the drive. 
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.
5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, 
USB camera).
6 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
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1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
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Bottom View
IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
3 Battery release 
latchReleases the battery for removal.
4 Memory 
compartmentHouses the computers main memory.
5 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk (secured with 
screws). 
6 Ventilation slots 
and cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the 
fan.
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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 browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. 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, and then Launch Manager to start the application.
IconFunctionDescription
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is 
active.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is 
activated.
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is 
activated.
Power Indicates the computers power 
status.
Battery Indicates the computers battery 
status.
IconFunctionDescription
Wireless communication 
button/indicator
(manufacturing option)Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status 
of wireless LAN communication.
VOL+ Volume up Increases the sound volume.
VOL- Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
Bluetooth communication 
button/indicator
(manufacturing option)Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the 
status of Bluetooth communication.
Acer Empowering 
TechnologyLaunch Acer Empowering Technology (user-
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Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons)
The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two-click buttons.
Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor.
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.
NOTE: Illustrations for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to 
finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase 
the touchpads responsiveness.
NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under 
Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.
FunctionLeft button (2)Right button (3)Main touchpad (1)
Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking 
a mouse button).
Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold, then use 
finger on the touchpad 
to drag the cursor.Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking 
a mouse button); rest your finger on the touchpad 
on the second tap and drag the cursor.
Access 
context menuClick once.
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