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Acer Aspire 4540 Series User Manual

Acer Aspire 4540 Series
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122 Chapter 3
9. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the cables in place.
10. Pull the Antenna through the casing into the WLAN bay as shown.
11. Turn the computer over. Replace the two securing screws.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
LCD Module M2.5*5 2

Table of Contents

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Acer Aspire 4540 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
GraphicsATI Mobility Radeon HD 4200 Series
Optical Drive8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
Operating SystemWindows 7 Home Premium
LANGigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
ProcessorAMD Athlon II Dual-Core Processor
Display14.0" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal LED-backlit TFT LCD
RAMUp to 4 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory
Storage250/320/500 GB hard disk drive
Battery6-cell Li-ion
Weight2.3 kg
WirelessAcer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/n
WebcamAcer Crystal Eye webcam
Dimensions342 x 245 x 25.5/34.2 mm

Summary

System Specifications

Features

Summary of the computer's many features.

System Block Diagram

Your Acer Notebook tour

Front View

Details the front components of the notebook and their functions.

Closed Front View

Details the closed front view of the notebook and its components.

Left View

Details the left side view of the notebook and its ports.

Right View

Details the right side view of the notebook and its ports.

Bottom View

Details the bottom view of the notebook, showing battery and cooling.

Easy-Launch Buttons

Describes the function and usage of easy-launch buttons.

Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader)

Using the Keyboard

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad

Explains the function of lock keys and the embedded numeric keypad.

Windows Keys

Details keyboard shortcuts using Windows keys for various functions.

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Details the types and specifications of the processors used in the system.

System Memory

Details system memory specifications and various memory combinations.

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Lists specifications for different hard disk drive interfaces and models.

Super-Multi Combo Module

Details specifications for the Super-Multi Combo optical drive module.

LCD 14”

Details specifications for the 14-inch LCD panel.

VGA Graphic Controller

Details specifications for the VGA graphics controller.

Keyboard

Details keyboard controller and key count specifications.

Audio Interface

Details specifications for the audio controller and its features.

LAN

Details specifications for the Gigabit LAN controller.

Bluetooth

Details specifications for the Bluetooth module.

Finger Print Reader

Details specifications for the fingerprint reader module.

WLAN

Details specifications for the WLAN module.

Battery

Details specifications for the battery pack, including capacity and cell count.

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

Explains how to access and use the BIOS Setup Utility for system configuration.

BIOS Flash Utilities

Information and procedures for updating the system BIOS flash memory.

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities

Procedures for removing HDD and BIOS passwords.

Miscellaneous Utilities

Covers utilities for boot sequence selection and DMI information.

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

Disassembly Requirements

Lists the necessary tools and requirements for disassembling the computer.

Pre-disassembly Instructions

Instructions to follow before proceeding with any disassembly procedures.

External Module Disassembly Process

Procedures for removing external hardware components.

Main Unit Disassembly Process

Procedures for disassembling the main internal components of the unit.

LCD Module Disassembly Process

Procedures for disassembling the LCD module and its components.

Troubleshooting

Common Problems

Lists common computer problems and guides users to relevant troubleshooting pages.

Power On Issue

Troubleshooting steps for when the system does not power on.

No Display Issue

Troubleshooting steps for when the display does not work.

HDD Not Operating Correctly

Troubleshooting steps for when the hard disk drive is not operating correctly.

Intermittent Problems

Troubleshooting steps for intermittent system hangs or recurring problems.

POST Codes Tables

Sec:

POST codes related to MTRR setup, cache, and NEM initialization.

Memory:

POST codes related to memory checks and DRAM initialization.

BDS & Specific action:

POST codes related to legacy boot, SMM, PC initialization, and specific actions.

Jumper and Connector Locations

Top View

Diagram showing jumper and connector locations on the top view of the motherboard.

Bottom View

Diagram showing jumper and connector locations on the bottom view of the motherboard.

LS-4494P Fingerprint Board

Diagram showing the top and bottom views of the LS-4494P Fingerprint Board.

LS-4495P USB Board

Diagram showing the top and bottom views of the LS-4495P USB Board.

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery

Procedures for clearing BIOS passwords and recovering BIOS.

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Aspire 4540/4240 Exploded Diagrams

Exploded diagrams of the main module, showing parts and their numbers.

Base

Exploded diagram of the base assembly, showing parts and their numbers.

Aspire 4540/4240 FRU List

Lists Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for the Aspire 4540/4240 series with Acer part numbers.

Model Definition and Configuration

Aspire 4540/4240 Series

Lists various Aspire 4540/4240 series models with their configurations.

Test Compatible Components

Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test

Lists components and their compatibility tested under the Windows 7 environment.

Online Support Information

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