Acer Aspire 5534 Service Guide

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Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1.Place the HDD into the carrier.
2.Insert the four screws (two each side) to secure the hard disk to the carrier. Carrier screw holes have been 
numbered 1-4. Insert the screws in numerical order: 1, 2, 3, 4.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
HDD Carrier M3*3 4 
						

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3.Place the hard disk drive module into the bay.
4.Slide the HDD in the direction of the arrow to connect the HDD to the SATA interface connector. 
5.Insert the two screws to secure the HDD Module in place.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
HDD Module M2.5*4 2 
						

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Replacing the ODD
1.Insert the hook on the ODD bezel as shown.
2.Slide the securing clip of the ODD bezel into the slot on the ODD module. An audible click indicates the 
hook has engaged.
3.Insert the two screws to secure the ODD bracket in place.
 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
ODD Bracket M2*3 2 
						

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4.Slide the ODD module into the assembly
5.Insert the screw to secure the ODD module.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
ODD Module M2.5*3 1 
						

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Replacing the Lower Covers
1.Place the HDD cover over the HDD bay. Press until the six tabs in the door engage. 
2.Tighten the two captive screws in the HDD Cover.
3.Place the Memory Cover  on the memory bay.  
						

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4.Press down until the seven clips in the cover snap into place.
5. Tighten the two captive screws in the Memory Cover. 
						

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Replacing the Battery
1.Slide the battery into the battery bay as shown. 
2.Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the lock position.  
						

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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. Other 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 210.
Symptoms (Verified)Go To
Power On Issue Page 149
No Display Issue Page 150
LCD Failure Page 152
Internal Keyboard Failure Page 152
Touchpad Failure Page 153
Internal Speaker Failure Page 153
Internal Microphone Failure Page 155
ODD Failure Page 157
Rightside USB Failure Page 160
Modem Failure Page 161
WLAN/WiMAX Failure Page 161
Bluetooth Failure Page 162
Function Button Failure Page 162
Thermal Unit Failure Page 163
Other Functions Failure Page 164
Intermittent Failures Page 164
Undetermined Failures Page 165
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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 191. 
						

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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 149.
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 152.
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 52).
8.If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 191.