Acer Aspire 5310 Service Guide
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Chapter 245 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the supervisor, user, or hard disk password: 1.Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2.Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceed 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New Password” field. IMPORTANT: Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3.Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Set”. 4.If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. 5.When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. ParameterDescriptionOption Supervisor Password Is Shows whether the Supervisor Password is set or not Clear or Set User Password is Is Shows whether the User Password is set or not. Clear or Set HDD Password Is Shows whether the HDD Password is set or not. Clear or Set Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When user password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters. Set HDD Password Press Enter to set the hard disk password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Password on boot Defines whether a password is required or not during boot up. This option requires the Supervisor password to be entered to make changes and will be grayed out if the user password was used to enter the setup utility. Disabled or Enabled
46Chapter 2 Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1.Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2.Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3.Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”. 4.When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1.Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2.Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3.Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. 4.Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Set”. 5.If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6.When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following. The password setting is complete after the user presses u.
Chapter 247 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
48Chapter 2 Boot The Boot screen allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive, and the CD-ROM in module bay. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the list, or to move it down the list. Press to escape the menu. F1 F5/F6 F9 Setup Defaults Esc Enter Select Sub-MenuF10 Save and Exit Help ExitSelect Item Select MenuChange Values Boot priority order: 2: CD/DVD: Optiarc DVD RW AD-7560A-( 3: USB FDD : 4: PCI LAN : MBA v9.0.12 Slot 0400 5: USB HDD : 6: USB KEY : 7: USB CDROM : 1: IDE 0 : Hitachi HTS541616J9SA00-( Main Security ExitBoot
Chapter 249 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. ParameterDescription Exit Saving Changes Exit the utility and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit the utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load Setup Defaults Load default values for all setup parameters. Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all setup parameters. Save Changes Save setup data to CMOS. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 F5/F6 F9 Setup Defaults Esc Enter Execute CommandF10 Save and Exit Help ExitSelect Item Select MenuChange Values Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Main SecurityExitBoot
50Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: qNew versions of system programs qNew features or options qRestore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC adapter power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. Follow the steps below to run the Phlash. 1.Prepare a bootable diskette. 2.Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette. 3.Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function.
Chapter 353 This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: qWrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge qSmall Philips screw driver qPhilips screwdriver qPlastic flat head screw driver qTw e e z e r s NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover. Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement
54Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1.Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2.Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 3.Remove the battery pack.
Chapter 355 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Start Thermal DoorHDD Door LCD Module Middle Cover HDD Bracket Keyboard Battery Pack F*2 D*5 F*1 B*4 C*2 LCD hinges to logic D*2 LCD hinges to logic C*2 on bottom side C*8 upper case assembly to lower case assembly on bottom side C*2 upper case assembly to lower case assembly on upper side Lower Case Assembly Modem BoardSwitch Board (for AS models) Upper Case Assembly Main Board H*4 Speaker Set ODD Module Thermal Module Lower Case F*2 F*1 F*2F*1 System FanMemory CPU B*1 D*1 HDD F*1 F*2 Media Board (for AS models)Touchpad Bracket F*1 TouchpadTouchpad FFC Mimi Cover F*1
56Chapter 3 Screw List ItemDescriptionPart Number A SCREW M2.5*3(NL) 86.TAVV5.001 B SCREW M2.5*6(NL) 86.TAVV5.002 C SCREW M2.5*10(NL) 86.TAVV5.003 D SCREW M2.5*15(NL) 86.TAVV5.004 E SCREW M2*2.2 86.TAVV5.005 F SCREW M2*3(NL) 86.TAVV5.006 G SCREW M2*4 86.TAVV5.007 H SCREW M3*4(NL) 86.TAVV5.008 I SCREW D-SUB 4#X40* 1/5-NI (NL) 86.TAVV5.009 LCD Module LCD Inverter LCD Panel Wireless Antenna Set LCD Bezel G*1 for 15 G*2 for 15.4 B*4 B*2 G*2 for 15.4 F*8 (4 on left; 4 on right) LCD Assembly LCD CableLCD Bracket Sets LCD