Acer Aspire 5530g Service Guide

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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 modules
Display and graphics
•15.4 WXGA 1280 x 800
•ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3200/3470/3650 Graphics (for Aspire 5530G only)
TV Tuner
•Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T*
Storage subsystem
•2.5 hard disk drive
•Optical drive options:
•Blu-ray Disc™ /DVD-Super Multi double-layerdrive
•DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
•5-in-1 card reader
Dimensions and Weight
•364.6 (W) x 272.3 (D) x 30.8/43.7 (H) mm (14.3 x 10.6 x 1.2/1.7 inches)
•3.0 kg (6.61 Ibs)
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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™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
•WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR
•LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
•Modem: 56K ITU V.92
Privacy control 
•Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution
•BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
•Kensington lock slot
Power subsystem
•ACPI 3.0
•71 W 4800 mAh
•48.8 W 4400 mAh
•3-pin 65/90 W AC adapter*
•Energy Star 4.0
Special keys and controls
•88-/89-/93-key keyboard
•Touchpad pointing device
•Empowering Key
•Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™
•Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next
•Volume wheel
•Acer Media Center remote control* 
						

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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 (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 
						

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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 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 used program. 
7 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when 
you use the computer.
9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions 
like a computer mouse. 
						

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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 programs.
13 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
14 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to 
show the status of the computers functions 
and components. 
No.IconItemDescription
1 5-in-1 card 
readerAccepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard 
(MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick 
PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
2 CIR receiver  Receives signals from a remote control.
3 Latch Locks and releases the lid
No.IconItemDescription 
						

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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 camera).
7 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g. audio CD 
player, stereo walkman).
8 Microphone-in 
jackAccepts input from external microphones.
9 Headphones/
speaker/line-out 
jack with S/PDIF 
supportConnects to audio line-out devices 
(e.g. speakers, headphones).
10 Unlimited volume 
control wheelAdjust the volume of the audio-out.
11 ExpressCard/54 
slotAccepts one ExpressCard/54 module. 
						

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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 
tray when the computer is off.
6 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, 
USB camera).
7 RF-in Port Accepts input signals from digital TV tuner 
devices (only for certain models).
8 Modem (RJ-11) 
portConnects to a phone line.
No.IconItemDescription
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter
2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use. 
						

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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 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.
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.
IconFunctionDescription
Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
(user-programmable)
Acer Arcade Launch Acer Arcade utility
Wireless communication 
button/indicatorEnables/disables the wireless function. Indicates 
the status of wireless LAN communication.
Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable)
Mail Email application (user-Programmable)
Bluetooth communication 
button/indicatorEnables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates 
the status of Bluetooth communication.