Acer Aspire 5737z Service Guide

Chapter 3111
Replacing the Keyboard
1.Reconnect keyboard FFC to the mainboard, and secure the locking latch.
2.Slide the keyboard away from the LCD screen to 
engage the securing tabs on the keyboard.3.Press down around the edges of the Keyboard to 
secure it in place. 

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Replacing the Switch Cover
Replacing the WLAN Module
1.Place the Switch Cover left side first on to the 
upper case as shown.2.Press down on the sides of the cover to secure it in 
place.
3.Press down the centre of the cover to secure it in 
place.4.Turn the computer over and secure the single 
securing screw.
NOTE: The Switch Cover securing screw is not 
used on some production models.
1.Insert the WLAN board into the WLAN socket.2.Replace the single screw to secure the module. 

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3.Connect the two antenna cables to the module.
NOTE: The black antenna cable connects to the 
upper terminal and the white antenna cable 
to the lower terminal.4.Tuck the gray cable down the side of the WLAN 
Module, as shown, to avoid trapping. 

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Replacing the DIMM Modules
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1.Insert the DIMM Module in place.2.Press down to lock the DIMM module in place.
1.Place the HDD in the HDD carrier.2.Replace the four screws to secure the carrier.
3.Insert the HDD, interface side first, and lower it into 
place.4.Slide the HDD in the direction of the arrow to 
connect the interface. 

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Replacing the ODD Module
1.With the ODD tray in the eject position, replace the 
ODD cover on the new ODD Module.2.Press the cover into the tray, bottom edge first, to 
secure.
3.Secure ODD bracket with two screws.4.Slide the module in to the chassis and press until 
the module is flush with the chassis.
5.Replace the single screw to secure the Module. 

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Replacing the Lower Covers
1.Replace the Memory Cover back edge first as 
shown.2.Press down the left side as shown.
IMPORTANT:Ensure that the all the securing tabs are correctly located in the casing.
3.Secure the four captive screws.
HDD 
Cover Memory 
Cover 

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Replacing the SD Dummy Card
Push the SD Dummy into the slot until an audible click indicates that the card is correctly inserted.
Replacing the Battery
1.Slide and hold the battery release latch to the 
release position (1), insert the battery pack and 
press down (2).2.Slide the battery lock in the direction shown to 
secure the battery in place.
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Chapter 411 9
Troubleshooting
Common Problems
Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.
NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or 
modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.
1.Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
2.Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating 
the same operation.
3.Use the following table with the...

120Chapter 4
Power On Issue
If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not 
replace a non-defective FRUs:
Computer Shutsdown Intermittently
If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
1.Check the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet. 
2.Remove any extension cables between the computer and the outlet.
3.Remove any surge protectors between the...