Acer Aspire 6530 Service Guide

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Replacing the Second Hard Disk Drive Module
Replacing the ODD Module 
1.Place the HDD in the HDD carrier.2.Replace the four screws to secure the carrier.
3.Replace the HDD and slide to the right to connect 
the HDD interface.4.Replace the two securing screws as shown.
1.With the ODD tray in the eject position, replace the 
ODD cover on the ODD Module.2.Turn the ODD over and replace the ODD bracket. 
						

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Replacing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module
3.Slide the module in to the chassis and press until 
module is flush with the chassis.4.Replace the single securing screw as shown.
1.Replace the HDD connector.2.Place the HDD in the HDD carrier.
3.Replace the four screws to secure the carrier.4.Insert the back first and angle the HDD in place. 
Push down to connect the HDD interface. 
						

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Replacing the WLAN Module
1.Insert the WLAN board into the WLAN socket.2.Replace the two screws to secure the module.
3.Connect the two antenna cables to the module.
NOTE: The White cable goes to the lower terminal 
and the black cable to the upper terminal.4.Ensure that the cabling is replaced as shown to 
avoid trapping when the covers are replaced. 
						

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Replacing the TV Tuner Module
Replacing the VGA Module
1.Insert the TV Tuner into the bracket as shown.2.Insert the TV Tuner in to the socket.
3.Replace the two securing screws.4.Attach the cable as shown, ensuring that the TV 
Tuner antenna follows the installation pattern of 
the LCD antenna cables.
1.Insert the VGA module into the socket as shown.2.Replace the four securing screws. 
						

							Chapter 311 5
Replacing the DIMM Modules
NOTE: To replace DIMM Module 2, first remove DIMM Module 1. In this procedure, only DIMM Module 1 is 
shown. 
Replacing the Lower Covers
1.Insert the DIMM Module flush with the connector and press down to lock in place.
1.Replace the HDD2 and Lower Covers and secure the captive screws.
HDD2 
Cover
Lower 
Cover 
						

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Replacing the ExpressCard and SD Card Dummy Trays
1.Insert the ExpressCard and push into the slot until 
flush with the chassis cover.2.Insert the SD Card and push into the slot until flush 
with the chassis cover. 
						

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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 verified symptom to determine which page to go to.
4.If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 211.
Symptoms (Verified)Go To
Power On Issue Page 118
No Display Issue Page 119
LCD Failure Page 121
Internal Keyboard Failure Page 121
Touchpad Failure Page 122
Internal Speaker Failure Page 122
Internal Microphone Failure Page 124
Rightside USB Failure Page 128
Modem Failure Page 128
Other Functions Failure Page 129
Intermittent Failures Page 130
Undetermined Failures Page 130
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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 computer and the electrical outlet. Plug the computer directly 
into a known good electrical outlet. 
4.Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit and fan airways are free of 
obstructions.
5.Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to the computer that are not necessary to 
boot the computer to the failure point.
6.Remove any recently installed software.
7.If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 211. 
						

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No Display Issue
If the Display doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace 
a non-defective FRUs:
No POST or Video
If the POST or video doesn’t display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
1.Make sure that the internal display is selected. On this notebook model, switching between the internal 
display and the external display is done by pressing Fn+F5. Reference Product pages for specific model 
procedures.
2.Make sure the computer has power by checking at least one of the following occurs:
•Fans start up 
•Status LEDs light up
If there is no power, see “Power On Issue” on page 118.
3.Drain any stored power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for 
10 seconds. Reconnect the power and reboot the computer.
4.Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external 
display is by pressing Fn+F5 (on this model). 
If the POST or video appears on the external display, see “LCD Failure” on page 121.
5.Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove any 
memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Restart the computer.
If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one until the failure point is discovered.
6.Reseat the memory modules.
7.Remove the drives (see “Disassembly Process” on page 42).
8.If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 211. 
						

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Abnormal Video Display
If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
1.Reboot the computer.
2.If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty and 
should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 42.
3.If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same locations on the screen), the LCD 
is faulty and should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 42.
4.Adjust the brightness to its highest level. See the User Manual for instructions on adjusting settings. 
NOTE: Ensure that the computer is not running on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness.
If the display is too dim at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See 
“Disassembly Process” on page 42.
5.Check the display resolution is correctly configured:
a.Minimize or close all Windows. 
b.If display size is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel 
zoom feature in the application. 
c.If desktop display resolution is not normal, right-click on the desktop and select 
Personalize´ Display Settings. 
d.Click and drag the Resolution slider to the desired resolution. 
e.Click Apply and check the display. Readjust if necessary.
6.Roll back the video driver to the previous version if updated.
7.Remove and reinstall the video driver.
8.Check the Device Manager to determine that:
•The device is properly installed. There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. 
•There are no device conflicts. 
•No hardware is listed under Other Devices.
9.If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 211.
10.Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts.
11 .If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 211.
Random Loss of BIOS Settings
If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions one at a 
time to correct the problem.
1.If the computer is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery.
2.Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free.
3.If the computer is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power 
and data cables between devices.
If the BIOS settings are still lost, replace the cables.
4.If HDD information is missing from the BIOS, the drive may be defective and should be replaced. 
5.Replace the Motherboard.
6.If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 211.