Acer Aspire 5515 Service Guide

							Chapter 11
System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:
Operating System
•Genuine Windows® Vista™
Platform
•
System Memory
•
Display and graphics
•
Storage subsystem
•
Audio
•
Dimensions and Weight
•
Communication
•
Privacy control 
•
Power subsystem
•
Special keys and controls
•
Chapter 1 
						

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I/O interface
•
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: Items marked with * denote only selected models. 
						

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System Block Diagram
4 x PCIE
Power On/Off CKT / LID switch / Power OK CKT
LPC BUS
465 BGA
H_A#(3..31) H_D#(0..63)
USB conn x 2 / Camera
HT 16x16 1000MHZ
A-Link Express
DC/DC Interface CKT.
Power Circuit DC/DC
ATI-RS690MC
RTC CKT.
549 BGA
HD Audio
ATI-SB600
page 18,19,20,21,22AMP & Audio Jack
SATA
RJ45 CONN
Touch Pad 
CONN.
ENE KB926
Int. KBD
SPI BIOS
HDD Conn. ALC268 HDA Codec
CDROM Conn.
USB 2.0
SATA
Clock Generator
ICS951462 Thermal Sensor
ADM1032ARMDDRIIDDRII-SO-DIMM X2
Dual Channel
CRT
LCD CONN
LED
533/667
SIG1  : 35mm x 35mm x (2.20mm+2.11mm) 638pin 
AM2   : 40mm x 40mm x (4.56mm+2.11mm) 940pin
RS485 : 21mm x 21mm (19.2mm x 19.2mm) x2.33mm 465pin 
RS690 : 21mm x 21mm (19.2mm x 19.2mm) x2.33mm 465pin
SB460 : 27mm x 27mm (21.6mm x 21.6mm) x2.33mm 549pin
SB600 : 23mm x 23mm (21.6mm x 21.6mm) x2.33mm 549pin 
AMD AM2 CPU
940P PGA
APA2057
Realtek
RTL8102EL
PCIE X1
PCIE X1
Mini card 
						

							4Chapter 1
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 Integrated 
webcamWeb camera for video communication
(for selected models).
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), 
displays computer output.
4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
5 Wireless LAN 
communication 
button/indicatorEnables/disables the wireless LAN function. 
Indicates the status of wireless LAN 
communication.
6 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio 
output.
7 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when 
you use the computer. 
						

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NOTE: The Power and Battery indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed
Closed Front View
Rear View
9 TouchPad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions 
like a computer mouse.
10 Click buttons (left 
and right) The left and right buttons function like the left 
and right mouse buttons. 
11 Power Indicates the computers power status.
Battery Indicates the computers battery status. 
1. Charging: The light shows amber when the 
battery is charging. 
2. Fully charged: The light shows green when 
in AC mode.
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.
No.IconItemDescription
1 Latch Locks and releases the lid
No.IconItemDescription
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
No.IconItemDescription 
						

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Left View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Ethernet (RJ-45) 
portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100-based 
network.
2 External display 
(VGA) portConnects to a display device 
(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
3 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, 
USB camera).
Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD 
player, stereo walkman, mp3 player).
Microphone-in 
jackAccepts input from external microphones.
Headphones/
speaker/line-out 
jack Connects to audio line-out devices 
(e.g. speakers, headphones). 
						

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Right View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Kensington lock 
slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible computer 
security lock.
Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable 
around an immovable object such as a table or 
handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the 
notch and turn the key to secure the lock. 
Some keyless models are also available.
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 tray when the 
computer is off.
8 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter 
						

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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 Memory 
compartmentHouses the computers main memory.
4 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk (secured with 
screws). 
5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
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.
IconFunctionDescription
Power Indicates the computers power status.
Battery Indicates the computers battery status.
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. 
						

							10Chapter 1
TouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader)
The following items show you how to use the TouchPad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader:
•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: 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 too hard will not 
increase the TouchPad’s responsiveness.
FunctionLeft Button (2)Right Button (3)Main TouchPad (2)
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.