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    Acer 5742 drivers question

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Andy53, Jul 17, 2013.

  1. Andy53

    Andy53 Notebook Consultant

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    I have a question.

    I bought a "dead acer 5742G" with no ram and hdd for €40, but after putting in some ram and
    removing the battery it "came alive". :)
    Looking on the acer side for the drivers, I saw there are 3 for the webcam and 2 for the wlan and touchpad, most is the same as my acer 5740G.
    How can I found out witch one I needed, trial and error ?
    Its the one with i3-370, HD5470, 320gb hdd and 3gb ram.
     
    Andy53, Jul 17, 2013
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  2. ellalan

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    Hi,
    Go to device manager, expand "Mouse & Keyboard" to find out your touchpad, you can also find out your camera model as well. HTH.
    Capture 1.JPG
     
    ellalan, Jul 18, 2013
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  3. Andy53

    Andy53 Notebook Consultant

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    No, windows installed as default 1.3M webcam (usbvideo.sys) , you can not see a manufacture, same for touchpad.
     
    Andy53, Jul 18, 2013
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    ellalan, Jul 19, 2013
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  5. downloads

    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    There is an app on Acer support website that shows you what Wi-Fi card, touchpad and camera module do you have.
     
    downloads, Jul 19, 2013
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  6. Andy53

    Andy53 Notebook Consultant

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    Found it, thanks !
     
    Andy53, Jul 19, 2013
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