Acer Aspire 5517 Service Guide

Chapter 11
System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:
Operating System
• Genuine Windows® Vista™
Platform
• AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor
• AMD Athlon™ 64 single-core processor
• AMD M780G Chipset
System Memory
• Low-latency, high-bandwidth
• 128-bit DDR2 SDRAM controller operating at up to 333 MHz
• On-board memory with up to 2 unbuffered SO-DIMM slots supporting DDR II 667/800.
• Adjustable Maximum 128MB UMA VGA memory shared from North Bridge
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• Headphone/Line out jack
Dimensions and Weight
• 372.3mm x 246.5mm x 26.8mm/40.6mm with ID
• Weight < than 3100g (15.6 LCD/6-cell battery/super-multi ODD)
Communication
•Wireless
• 802.11b/g/n WLAN/WiMax
• Mini PCIE Wireless LAN module with with mini card slot
• Dual-Band built-in Antenna for Wireless LAN
•LAN
• Atheros AR8132L for 10/100 LAN 
• PCI-E 10/100M LAN
•  WOL (AC mode S5) support
• Modem
• External USB 2.0 modem
• Support Wake on Ring (S3)
Privacy control 
• BIOS user, supervisor,...

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• Kensington Lock (7.5mm)
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% 

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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
No.IconItemDescription
1 Integrated  webcamWeb camera for video communication
(for selected models).
2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),  displays computer output.
3 Touchpad toggle  Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Power button Turns the computer on and off.
Wireless LAN 
communication
button/indicatorEnables/disables the wireless LAN function....

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Closed Front View
NOTE: 1 The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed 7 Click buttons (left 
and right) The left and right buttons function like the left 
and right mouse buttons. 
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when 
you use the computer.
9 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
Power
1Indicates the computers...

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Rear View
Left View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
No.IconItemDescription
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter
2 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).
4 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, 
USB camera).
5 Microphone-in 
jackAccepts input from external microphones....

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Right View
Bottom View
No.ItemDescription
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
2 Optical disk access 
indicatorLights up when the optical drive is active.
3 Optical drive eject button Ejects 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 into the emergency eject hole to 
eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.
5 Kensington lock slot Connects to a...

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3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
4 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk (secured with 
screws). 
5 Memory 
compartmentHouses the computers main memory.
5 Ventilation slots 
and cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening.
No.IconItemDescription 

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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...