Acer Aspire 4352 User Manual

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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
WARNING:
!
Indicates a potential for personal injury.
CAUTION:
!
Indicates a potential loss of data or damage to equipment.
IMPORTANT:
+
Indicates information that is important to know for the proper completion of a
procedure, choice of an option, or completing a task.
The following typographical conventions are used in this document:
Book titles, directory names, file names, path names, and program/process names are
shown in italics.
Example:
the DRS5 User's Guide
/usr/local/bin/fd
the /TPH15spool_M program
Computer output (text that represents information displayed on a computer screen,
such as menus, prompts, responses to input, and error messages) are shown in
constant width.
Example:
[01] The server has been stopped
User input (text that represents information entered by a computer user, such as
command names, option letters, and words) are shown in constant width bold.
Variables contained within user input are shown in angle brackets (< >).
Example:
At the prompt, type run <file name> -m
Keyboard keys are shown in bold italics.
Example:
After entering data, press Enter.

Acer Aspire 4352 Specifications

General

Storage	320 GB / 500 GB HDD
Display	14-inch HD (1366 x 768)
Operating System	Windows 7 Home Premium
Battery	6-cell Li-ion
Dimensions	342 x 245 mm

Summary

Acer Aspire Laptop Hardware Specifications

System Memory Specifications

Storage Subsystem Components

Detailed Computer Specification Tables

System Utilities Guide

BIOS Setup Utility Function

A hardware configuration program built into the computer's BIOS.

BIOS Flash Utilities Procedures

Procedures for updating the system BIOS Flash ROM.

Machine Maintenance Procedures

Disassembly and Replacement Guide

Step-by-step procedures for disassembling the notebook for maintenance.

Disassembly Process Overview

External Module Disassembly Steps

Procedures for removing external computer modules.

Main Unit Disassembly Steps

Procedures for disassembling the main internal components of the unit.

LCD Module Disassembly Steps

Step-by-step instructions for disassembling the LCD module.

Main Unit Reassembly Steps

Procedures for reassembling the main internal components.

Computer Troubleshooting Guide

Power On Issues Resolution

Steps to diagnose and resolve problems when the system does not power on.

No Display Issues Diagnosis

Troubleshooting steps for cases where the computer display does not work.

LCD Failure Troubleshooting

Keyboard Failure Troubleshooting

System Error Codes Explained

BIOS Beep Codes Interpretation

POST Codes for Diagnostics

Jumper and Connector Locations

Mainboard Component Layout

BIOS Password Reset and Recovery

Procedures for clearing BIOS passwords and performing BIOS recovery.

Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List

Aspire Exploded Diagrams

List of FRUs and Part Numbers