Acer Aspire 5500z Service Guide

Chapter 13
System Block Diagram
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USB Conn. x3
USB Conn. x1
for BlueTooth
Audio Codec
MDC Conn.
Amplifier
RJ-11
Speaker Conn.
Ja ck x 2
SAT A C o n n .
PAT A C o n n .
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Controller
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Board Layout
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SW3 Power Switch SW1 Lid Swtich
JP1 Bluetooth Connector JP5 Touchpad Connector
SW2 E-mail Switch JP4 Keyboard Connector
SW4 Internet Browser Switch JP42 Speaker Connector
SW5 Emanager Switch JP7 PCMCIA Slot
SW6 User Programmable Switch JP10 Microphone Connector
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JP1
2
JP42
JP5
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JP42
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JP7
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SW1
SW2
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Bottom View
JP21 Fan Connector JP24 USB Port
PJP11 Battery Connector JP25 USB Port
JP20 CPU Socket JP30 IEEE 1394 Port (No IEEE 1394 
Port for this model )
JP16 LVDS Connector JP36 Card Reader Connector ( No Card 
Reader module for this model )
JP22 VGA Board Connector IR Infrared Receiver ( No FIR function 
for this model )
PCN1 AC-IN JP40 Headphone out/line-out Jack 
JP13 USB Port JP41Mic-in Jack
JP12 Reserved for Acer ezDock. ( No 
ezDock for this model). JP28
HDD Connector
JP14 Modem...

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JP23 Modem Cable Connector JP39 ODD Connector 

Chapter 17
An Aspire tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer.
Front View
#IconItemDescription
1 Display screen Also called  LCD (liquid-crystal display), 
displays computer output.
2 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
3 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used  programs.
4 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
5 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on  and off to show the status of the...

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Closed Front View
#IconItemDescription
1 Speaker-out/line-out/ Headphone jackConnects to audio line-out devices (e.g., 
speakers, headphones).
2 Mic-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphone.
3 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio  output.
4 Bluetooth
® 
communication button/
indicator Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. 
Lights to indicate the status of 
Bluetoothcommunications (optional)
5 Wireless  communication button/
indicatorPress to enable/disable...

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Left View
Right View
#IconItemDescription
1 External display port Connects a display device (e.g., external  monitor, LCD projector).
2 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based  network.
3 Modem jack Connects to a phone line.
4 Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB  mouse, USB camera).
5 PC Card slot Connects to one Type II PC Card.
6 PC Card slot eject  buttonEjects the PC Card from the slot.
#IconItemDescription
1 Optical drive Internal optical  drive; accepts...

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Re a r  P a n e l
Bottom Panel
3 Optical drive eject 
buttonEjects the optical disk from the drive (for 
selected models).
4 Emergency eject hole Ejects th e optical drive try when the 
computer is turned off (for selected 
models).
5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even  after prolonged use.
6 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible  computer security lock.
#IconItemDescription
1 Battery Powers the computer.
2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adaptor.
3 USB...

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Indicators
The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-left above the keyboard, and four on the 
front panel.
The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is 
closed.
#ItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place.
3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening 
of the fan.
4 Memory compartment Houses the...

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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 at the upper-right,  above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called  launch keys. The 
are: mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering key “  “ and one user-programmable button.
Press “  “ to ru the Acer eManager. Please see “Acer  eManager”. The mail and Web buttons are pre-set to 
email and Internet programs, but can be reset...