Document Outline

• Aspire 5525/5235 Service Guide
  • System Specifications
    • Features
    • System Block Diagram
    • Your Acer Notebook tour
      • Front View
      • Closed Front View
      • Left View
      • Right View
      • Rear View
      • Bottom View
      • Indicators
      • Easy-Launch Buttons
      • Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons)
    • Using the Keyboard
      • Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
      • Windows Keys
      • Hot Keys
      • Special Key (only for certain models)
    • Acer Empowering Technology
      • Launching Acer Empowering Technology
      • Empowering Technology password
      • Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models)
      • Acer ePower Management
      • Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models)
      • Acer eRecovery Management
      • Acer eSettings Management
      • Windows Mobility Center
    • Using the System Utilities
      • Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
    • Hardware Specifications and Configurations
  • System Utilities
    • BIOS Setup Utility
      • Navigating the BIOS Utility
      • Information
      • Main
      • Security
      • Boot
      • Exit
    • BIOS Flash Utility
    • Remove HDD/BIOS Utility
  • Machine Disassembly and Replacement
    • Disassembly Requirements
    • General Information
      • Pre-disassembly Instructions
      • Disassembly Process
    • External Module Disassembly Process
      • External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
      • Removing the Battery Pack
      • Removing the SD dummy card
      • Removing the ExpressCard dummy card
      • Removing the Lower Cover
      • Removing the DIMM
      • Removing the WLAN Board Modules
      • Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
      • Removing the Optical Drive Module
    • Main Unit Disassembly Process
      • Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
      • Removing the Middle Cover
      • Removing the Keyboard
      • Removing the Heatsink Fan Module
      • Removing the CPU Heatsink Module
      • Removing the CPU
      • Removing the LCD Module
      • Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case
      • Removing the LED Board
      • Removing the Speaker Module
      • Removing the Touchpad Module
      • Removing the Modem Board
      • Removing the Main Board
      • Removing the USB Board Module
      • Removing the Bluetooth Modules
    • LCD Module Disassembly Process
      • LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
      • Removing the LCD Bezel
      • Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets
      • Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable
      • Removing the LCD Brackets
      • Removing the Antennas
      • Removing the Web Camera
  • Troubleshooting
    • System Check Procedures
      • External Diskette Drive Check
      • External CD-ROM Drive Check
      • Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
      • Memory Check
      • Power System Check
      • Touchpad Check
    • Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
    • Index of Error Messages
    • Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes
    • Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
    • Intermittent Problems
    • Undetermined Problems
  • Jumper and Connector Locations
    • Top and Bottom View
    • Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery
      • Clearing Password Check
      • BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk
  • FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
    • Aspire 5235/5535 Series Exploded Diagram
  • Model Definition and Configuration
    • Aspire 5235/5535 Series
  • Test Compatible Components
    • Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test
  • Online Support Information
  • Index