Acer Aspire M1420 Technické informace

Aspire 1820PT/1420P SeriesService Guide

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90 Chapter 36. Pull up the LCD cable from the adhesive.7. Pull the touchscreen cable from the adhesive.

Chapter 3 91Removing the LCD Brackets1. See “Removing the Microphone” on page 86.2. Remove the four (4) screws from the left and right brackets.3. Rem

92 Chapter 3Removing the Touchscreen Board1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 86.2. Remove the two (2) screws.3. Remove the touchscreen board.Step

Chapter 3 93Removing the Hinge1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 86.2. Remove the three (3) screws.3. Remove the hinge.Step Screw Quantity Screw

94 Chapter 3Removing the Antennas1. See “Removing the Microphone” on page 86.2. See “Removing the Touchscreen Board” on page 92.3. See “Removing the H

Chapter 3 956. Remove the antenna cable from the retention guide hooks.7. Peel the antenna foil off the cover.

96 Chapter 38. Peel the antenna off the adhesive.9. Remove the antenna cable from the retention guide hooks.10. Remove both antenna cables from the co

Chapter 3 97LCD Reassembly ProcedureReplacing the Antennas1. Lay the two (2) cables under the retention guide exit hook.2. Lay the left side cable und

98 Chapter 34. Lay the right side cable under the retention guide hooks.5. Adhere the right side antenna pad (yellow cable) to the cover.Replacing the

Chapter 3 992. Replace the three (3) screws.Replacing the Touchscreen Board.1. Place the touchscreen board onto the cover.Step Screw Quantity Screw Ty

Chapter 1 1System SpecificationsFeaturesBelow is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:Operating System• Genuine Windows® 7Platform• Intel®

100 Chapter 32. Replace the two (2) screws.Replacing the LCD Brackets1. Place the two (2) brackets on the panel paying attention to the correct orien

Chapter 3 1012. Replace the four (4) screws.Replacing the LCD Cable1. Adhere the touchscreen cable to the panel.Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.LCD Pan

102 Chapter 32. Adhere the LCD cable to the panel.3. Connect the LCD connector to the panel.4. Adhere the clear protective cover over the LCD connecto

Chapter 3 1035. Adhere the camera cable to the panel. Replacing the LCD Panel1. Lay the LCD cable first through the hinge.2. Lay the antenna cable thr

104 Chapter 33. Connect the touchscreen FPC (1) and lay the panel down in the cover (2).4. Replace the four (4) screws.5. Connect the touchscreen cabl

Chapter 3 1056. Lock the touch screen FPC.Replacing the Microphone.1. Adhere the microphone to the cover.2. Connect the microphone cable.

106 Chapter 33. Make sure the cable tie is tucked securely under the panel.Replacing the Camera Board1. Connect the camera board to the connector.2. A

Chapter 3 107Replacing the LCD Bezel1. Place the bezel on the cover.2. Press down on the bezel top edge.3. Press down the bezel sides.

108 Chapter 34. Press down the bezel bottom edge.5. Replace the two screws.6. Replace the screw covers.Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.LCD Bezel M2*5 2

Chapter 3 1097. Insert the stylus.

2 Chapter 1•WLAN:• Intel® WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N*• Intel® WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g*• Intel® WiFi Link 1000*• WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanc

110 Chapter 3Main Unit Reassembly ProcessReplacing the LCD Module1. Lay the cables into the retention guides. The LCD cable first, then antenna cable

Chapter 3 1113. Turn the LCD module.4. Lay the LCD cable in the retention guide.5. Lay the antenna cable in the retention guide.

112 Chapter 3Replacing the RTC Battery1. Push the RTC battery into the holder.Replacing the Thermal ModuleIMPORTANT: Ensure all heat pads are in place

Chapter 3 1133. Tighten the five (5) captive screws. First tighten the CPU captive screws in order: 1 then 2 then 3. Then tighten the two (2) other sc

114 Chapter 32. Place the speaker modules onto the bottom cover.3. Replace the two (2) screws.Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.Speaker M2*3 2

Chapter 3 115Replacing the Mainboard1. Connect the CRT board cable.2. Replace the mainboard into the bottom cover inserting the external connector sid

116 Chapter 34. Connect the speaker connector.5. Connect the LCD connector.6. Adhere the clear protective LCD connector cover.

Chapter 3 1177. Connect the touchscreen cable.Replacing the CRT Board.1. Connect the CRT cable.2. Turn the CRT board over.

118 Chapter 33. Place the CRT board into the cover.4. Replace the one (1) screw.Replacing the LED Board1. Place the LED board onto the cover. Step Scr

Chapter 3 119IMPORTANT:Take special care that the slider switch is properly aligned in the bottom case switch cover.2. Replace the two (2) screws.3. R

Chapter 1 3System Block Diagram

120 Chapter 34. Lock the mainboard connector.5. Replace the LED board cable in the LED board connector.6. Lock the LED board connector.

Chapter 3 121Replacing the Bluetooth Module1. Adhere the Bluetooth module to the bottom cover.2. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth module.3

122 Chapter 3Replacing the I/O Board1. Replace the I/O board inserting the external port side first.NOTE: Ensure the power slide switch is properly a

Chapter 3 1233. Replace the one (1) screw.4. Turn the LCD module.5. Replace the I/O cable in the main board connector.Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.I

124 Chapter 36. Lock the main board connector.7. Replace the I/O cable in the IO board.8. Lock the I/O board connector.

Chapter 3 125Replacing the Button Board1. Replace the button board.2. Replace the two (2) screws.3. Replace the touchpad cable in the touchpad connect

126 Chapter 34. Lock the touchpad connector.5. Adhere the touchpad cable to the upper cover.6. Replace the touchpad cable in the button board connecto

Chapter 3 1277. Lock the button board connector.8. Replace the button board cable.9. Adhere the button board cable to the upper cover.

128 Chapter 310. Connect the button board cable to the button board connector.11. Lock the button board connector.Replacing the Upper Cover1. Replace

Chapter 3 1292. Press down on the left and right sides of the upper cover.3. Press down on the bottom edge of the upper cover4. Connect the button boa

4 Chapter 1Your Notebook TourThis section provides an overview of the features and functions of the notebook.Front ViewNo. Icon Item Description1 Acer

130 Chapter 35. Lock the button board cable.6. Replace the ten (10) screws in the upper cover.Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.Upper Cover M2*5 (Red Cal

Chapter 3 1317. Turn the computer over and replace the twenty-two (22) screws in the lower cover.Replacing the Hinge Covers1. Replace the hinge bezel.

132 Chapter 32. Replace the hinge cap.3. Replace the three (3) screws.Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.Hinge Covers M2*3 3

Chapter 3 133Replacing the Keyboard1. Replace the keyboard FPC.2. Lock the keyboard FPC.3. Flip the keyboard over and insert the front edge of the key

134 Chapter 34. Press down the keyboard top edge.Replacing the 3G Module1. Replace the 3G module.

Chapter 3 1352. Replace the one (1) screw.3. Connect the cables (Blue cable connects to Aux).Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.3G Module M2*3 1

136 Chapter 3Replacing the WLAN Module1. Replace the WLAN card.2. Replace the one (1) screw.3. Connect the cables (Black cable connects to Main).Step

Chapter 3 137Replacing the DIMM1. Replace the DIMM module.2. Press down the DIMM module to lock into place.Replacing the Hard Disk Drive1. Replace the

138 Chapter 32. Replace the HDD in the bay.3. Adhere the black tape.4. Replace the HDD FPC.

Chapter 3 1395. Lock the HDD FPC.Replacing the Module Cover1. Insert the side of the module cover into the slots.

Chapter 1 5Closed Front View6 Power Indicated the computer’s power status.Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.1. Charging: The light

140 Chapter 32. Replace the module, pressing firmly around the edges.3. Tighten the six (6) captive screws.

Chapter 3 141Replacing the SIM Card1. Insert the SIM card into the slot.Replacing the Battery1. Insert the battery outer edge into the slots.2. Push t

142 Chapter 33. Lock the battery.Replacing the Dummy Card1. Insert the dummy card into the slot.

Chapter 4 143TroubleshootingCommon ProblemsUse the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to tes

144 Chapter 4Power On IssueIf the system doesn’t power on, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defe

Chapter 4 145No Display IssueIf the Display doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defec

146 Chapter 4If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one until the failure point is discovered.6. Reseat the memory modules.7. Remove

Chapter 4 1476. If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 165.LCD FailureIf the LCD fails, perform the following ac

148 Chapter 4Built-In Keyboard FailureIf the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not repla

Chapter 4 149TouchPad FailureIf the TouchPad doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defe

6 Chapter 1Left ViewRight ViewNo. Icon Item Description1 External display (VGA) portConnects to a display device (e.g. external monitor, LCD projector

150 Chapter 4Internal Speaker FailureIf the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace

Chapter 4 1518. Remove and recently installed hardware or software.9. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. If

152 Chapter 4c. Select the microphone type from the list and click Next.d. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the test.8. If the Issue is still n

Chapter 4 153USB Failure (Right up/down side)If the rightside USB port fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do n

154 Chapter 4Intermittent ProblemsIntermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defe

Chapter 4 155Post CodesThese tables describe the Post Codes and components of the POST process.Sec:NO_EVICTION_MODE_DEBUG EQU 1 (CommonPlatfo

156 Chapter 40x14Verify burst length of 8 is supported by all DIMMs0x15Determine the smallest tWR supported by all DIMMs0x16Determine DIMM size parame

Chapter 4 157BDS & Specific action:0x00Report the legacy boot is happening0x12Wake up the APs0x13Initialize SMM Private Data and relocate BSP SMBA

158 Chapter 4Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT0x990x9AMouse disableDetect PS2 mouse0x9B Report that the mouse is being enabled0xB8 Peripheral remo

Chapter 4 159Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT0x11PEI_S3_RESUME0x12PEI_CLOCK_GEN0x13PEI_OP_PRESENCE0x14PEI_TPM_TCG0x15PEI_FIND_FV0x16PEI_H2O_DEB

Chapter 1 7Base View5 Kensington lock slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable aroun

160 Chapter 40x3D SECURITY_STUB0x3EDXE_CPU_IO0x3FCF9_RESET0x40PC_RTC0x41STATUS_CODE0x42VARIABLE0x43EMU_VARIABLE0x44DXE_CHIPSET_INIT0x45DXE_ALERT_FORMA

Chapter 4 1610x56PLATFORM_IDE0x57SMBIOS0x58MEMORY_SUB_CLASS0x59MISC_SUB_CLASS0x5A CON_PLATFORM0x5B SAVE_MEMORY_CONFIG0x5C ACPI_SUPPORT0x5D CON_SPLITTE

162 Chapter 40x70USB_CBI10x71USB_KB0x72USB_MASS_STORAGE0x73BUS_PCI_UHCI0x74USB_MOUSE0x75USB_BUS0x76SETUP_UTILITY0x77FW_BLOCK_SERVICE0x780x79USB_LEGACY

Chapter 4 163Each SmmDriver entry point used in 80_PORT0x89MONITOR_KEY0x8A PLATFORM_BDS0x8B FAULT_TOLERANT_WRITE0x8C UPDATE_DISPATCHER0x8D CHINESE0x8E

164 Chapter 40xC1 SMM_CONTROL0xC2 SMM_BASE0xC3 SMMAP0xC4 SMMCORE0xC5 SMM_DISPATCH0xC6 SMM_START0xC7 SMM_RUNTIME0xC8 SB_SMM_DISPATCH0xC9 SMM_THUNK0xCA

Chapter 5 165Jumper and Connector LocationsMainboard Top ViewItem Description Item DescriptionPJ2 DC-in CN1 LED connector PJ1 Battery connector CN17

166 Chapter 5Mainboard Bottom ViewItem Description Item DescriptionCN9 HDD connector CN17 USB connectorJSIM1 SIM card connector CN14 RTC battery conne

Chapter 5 167Clearing Password Check and BIOS RecoveryThis section provides a procedure for clearing the password and BIOS. The Hardware Open Gap on t

168 Chapter 5BIOS Recovery by Crisis DiskBIOS Recovery Boot BlockThe BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the sy

Chapter 6 169FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) ListThis chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of the computer

8 Chapter 1Rear ViewIndicatorsThe computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The battery indicator is visible even when the computer cover i

170 Chapter 66 Battery Module BT.00607.1147CPU N/A8 Chassis Assembly 60.PLN07.0039 Mainboard Assembly MB.PND06.00210 Hard Disk Drive Assembly KH.16001

Chapter 6 171Fru ListCATEGORY PARTNAMEACER PART NO.ADAPTERADAPTER DELTA 30W 19V 1.7X5.5X11 BLACK ADP-30JH BA LFAP.03001.001ADAPTER LITE-ON 30W 1.7X5.5

172 Chapter 6TOUCH PANEL CONTROL BOARD 55.PND07.001CABLEPOWER CORD US 3PIN ROHS 27.TAXV7.001POWER CORD UK 3PIN 27.A03V7.004BLUETOOTH CABLE 50.PL907.00

Chapter 6 173CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY UPPER CASE ASSY 3G BLACK FOR BT 60.PLN07.001UPPER CASE ASSY 3G RED FOR BT 60.PN707.001UPPER CASE ASSY 3G BLUE

174 Chapter 6LCD BRACKET - L 33.PND07.002CENTER HINGE 33.PND07.003LCD COVER ASSY BLACK W/3G ANTENNA 60.PNF07.001LCD COVER ASSY RED W/3G ANTENNA 60.PN7

Chapter 6 175HDD/HARD DISK DRIVEHDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB MK1655GSX Libra SATA LF F/W: FG011JKH.16004.006HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB HT

176 Chapter 6KEYBOARDKeyboard ACER NT1T JM11 86KS Black Arabic Texture KB.I110A.002Keyboard ACER NT1T JM11 87KS Black FR/Arabic TextureKB.I110A.008K

Chapter 6 177LCDLED LCD SAMSUNG 11.6" WXGAG LTN116AT01-A01 W/TOUCH PANEL56.PND07.001LED LCD AUO 11.6" WXGAG B116XW02 V0 1A (3G) W/TOUCH PANE

178 Chapter 6ScrewlistSCREW RUBBER IN HINGE 47.PL907.005SPEAKERSPEAKER SET 23.PL907.001STYLUSSTYLUS 60.PL907.005CATEGORY PART NAME ACER PART NO.SCREW

Appendix A 179Model Definition and ConfigurationRO Country Acer Part No Description CPUTWN GCTWN LX.PND02.003 AS1420P-232G25n W7HP64ATTW1 MC UMACbb 1*

Chapter 1 9TouchPad BasicsThe following items show you how to use the TouchPad:• Move your finger across the TouchPad (1) to move the cursor.• Press t

180 Appendix AEMEASpain LX.PL902.045 AS1420P-232G25n W7HP64ATES1 MC UMACkk 1*2G/250/BT/6L2.8/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_AUk_ES51CMSU2300BEMEARussia LX.PL902.044 A

Appendix A 181EMEAHolland LX.PL902.017 AS1420P-232G25n W7HP64ATNL1 MC UMACkk 1*2G/250/BT/6L2.8/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_AU_NL11CMSU2300BEMEAEastern EuropeLX.PL9

182 Appendix AWW WW S2.PL907.002 AS1420P-232G25n W7UT64AWW1 MC UMACkk 2*1G/250/BT/6L2.8/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_AU_ES62CMSU2300BWW WW S2.PNE02.001 AS1420P-232G

Appendix A 183AAP Singapore LX.PNB02.005 AS1820PTZ-413G32n W7HP64ATSG1 MC UMACbb 2G+1G/320/BT/6L2.8/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_AU_ES61PMDSU4100BAAP Singapore LX.P

184 Appendix AAAP Singapore LX.PNA02.007 AS1820PTZ-413G25n W7HP64ATSG1 MC UMACkk 2G+1G/250/BT/6L2.8/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_AU_ES61PMDSU4100BAAP Singapore LX.P

Appendix A 185AAP Singapore LX.PNC02.003 AS1820PTZ-412G16n W7HP64ATSG1 MC UMACrr 1*2G/160/BT/6L2.8/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_AU_ES61PMDSU4100BEMEASpain LX.PNC02.

186 Appendix AAAP Singapore LX.PN402.009 AS1820PT-734G32n W7HP64ATSG1 MC UMACbb 2*2G/320/BT/6L2.8/5R/CB_n2_0.3D_AU_ES61C2DSU7300BAAP Singapore LX.PN40

Appendix A 187EMEASouth AfricaLX.PN302.032 AS1820PT-734G32n EM W7HP64EMATZA4 MC UMACkk 2*2G/320/BT/6L2.8/5R/CB_n2_0.3D_AU_ES61C2DSU7300BEMEASouth Afri

188 Appendix AAAP Singapore LX.PN302.045 AS1820PT-734G50n W7HP64ATSG1 MC UMACkk 2*2G/500_L/BT/6L2.8/5R/CB_n2_0.3D_AU_ES61C2DSU7300BEMEAUK LX.PN302.044

Appendix A 189EMEASpain LX.PN302.020 AS1820PT-734G32n W7HP64ATES1 MC UMACkk 2*2G/320/BT/6L2.8/5R/CB_n2_0.3D_AU_ES51C2DSU7300BEMEAItaly LX.PN302.017 AS

iiRevision HistoryPlease refer to the table below for the updates made on this service guide.Date Chapter Updates

10 Chapter 1Using the KeyboardThis computer has a close-to-full-sized keyboard and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, function and spe

190 Appendix AAAP Philippines LX.PN502.011 AS1820PT-732G25n EM W7HP64EMATPH1 MC UMACrr 1*2G/250/BT/6L2.8/5R/CB_n2_0.3D_AU_ES61C2DSU7300BCHINAHong Kong

Appendix A 191AAP Australia/New ZealandLX.PLN02.008 AS1820PT-732G25n W7HP64ATAU1 MC UMAGCkk 1*2G/250/BT/6L2.8/5R/CB_n2_0.3D_E77W_AU_ES61C2DSU7300BEMEA

192 Appendix A

Appendix B 193Test Compatible ComponentsThis computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system

194 Appendix BCPUINTEL CMSU2300B CPU Intel Celeron SU2300 BGA 1.2G 1M 800 10W R-0INTEL PMDSU4100B CPU Intel Core2Dual SU4100 2M 800INTEL C2DSU7300B CP

Appendix B 195SAMSUNG NLED11.6WXGAG LED LCD SAMSUNG 11.6" WXGA Glare LTN116AT01-A01 LF 200nit 8msMEMA-DATA SO2GBIII10 Memory A-DATA SO-DIMM DDRII

196 Appendix BMS Compatibility Test ReportL1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/AL1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/AL1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N

Appendix B 197L1 Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass PassL1 Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass PassL1 Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass

198 Appendix BL1 Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass PassL1 Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass PassL2N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/

Appendix B 199L1 Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass PassL1 Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass PassL1 Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass

Chapter 1 11Windows KeysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Key DescriptionWindows key Pressed alone, this key has the s

200 Appendix BL1 PassL1N/AL1 N/AL1 N/AL1 N/AL2 N/AL3 N/AL1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/AL1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/AL1N/A N/A

Appendix C 201Online Support InformationThis section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems.If you

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203AAntennasRemoving 94, 97BBattery PackRemoving 42BIOSROM type 17vendor 17Version 17BIOS Utility 23–31Advanced 26Boot 29Exit 30Navigating 23Save and

204LCD PanelRemoving 86, 103MMain Unit DisassemblyFlowchart 51MainboardRemoving 115media accesson indicator 8Memory Check 144MicrophoneRemoving 86, 10

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12 Chapter 1Hot KeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume

Chapter 1 13Special KeysYou can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.The Euro symbol

14 Chapter 1Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessorProcessor SpecificationsCPU Fan True Value TableThrottling 50%: On = 88°C; Off = 85°CEC

Chapter 1 15South Bridge SpecificationsSystem Memory Hard Disk Drive Interface Features • Processor host bus supports 667/800/1066Mhz FSB support.• Su

16 Chapter 1Disks221121Spindle speed (RPM)5400Performance SpecificationsBuffer size 8MBInterfaceSATAInternal transfer rate (Gbits/sec., max)3GB/s maxi

Chapter 1 17BIOSLCD 11.6”Drive FormatDisks1222Spindle speed (RPM)5400Performance SpecificationsBuffer size 8 MBInterfaceSATAInternal transfer rate (M

18 Chapter 1BluetoothAudio InterfaceElectrical Interface 1 channel LVDS3.3V LVDS LVDS LVDSViewing Angle (degree)Horizontal (Right) / (Left)Vertical (U

Chapter 1 19LAN InterfaceKeyboardMedia Card ReaderItem SpecificationLAN Chipset Atheros AR8131LPackage 48pin QFNFeatures • It is an ultra-high perfor

iiiCopyrightCopyright © 2009 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, store

20 Chapter 1CameraWireless LAN3G ModuleCompliance • Complies with USB Device Class Definition for Mass Storage and Bulk-Transport V1.0• Complies with

Chapter 1 21Embedded Controller BatteryInterface USB 2.0Antenna 1 x 2Item SpecificationsChipset Winbond WPCE775LA0DG Features • Shared SPI BIOS flash

22 Chapter 1

Chapter 2 23System UtilitiesBIOS Setup UtilityThe BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/

24 Chapter 2InformationThe Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.NOTE: The system information is subject to diff

Chapter 2 25MainThe Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery.NOTE: The scree

26 Chapter 2SecurityThe Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.The table below descri

Chapter 2 27Setting a PasswordFollow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Superviso

28 Chapter 2Changing a Password1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password bo

Chapter 2 29BootThis menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette

ivConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual:SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.NOTE Gives bits and piece

30 Chapter 2ExitThe Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility.The table below describes the parameters

Chapter 2 31BIOS Flash UtilityThe BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:• New versions of system programs• New features or

32 Chapter 2DOS Flash UtilityPerform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility:1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu.2. Select Boot M

Chapter 2 33WinFlash UtilityPerform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility:1. Put the BIOS:ZE8_v3106.fd file under WinFlash file root.1. Doub

34 Chapter 2Remove HDD/BIOS Password UtilitiesThis section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method:Remove HDD Password:When the user keys in the wro

Chapter 2 35Removing BIOS Passwords:If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. See the image bel

36 Chapter 2Miscellaneous UtilitiesUsing Boot Sequence SelectorBoot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changes without accessing the BIOS.

Chapter 2 37Example 1: Read DMI Information from MemoryInput: dmitools /r Output:Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): AcerProduct Name (Type1, Offset05h):

38 Chapter 2

Chapter 3 39Machine Disassembly and ReplacementThis chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenan

vPrefaceBefore using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.1. This Service Guide provides you wi

40 Chapter 34. Remove the battery pack.Disassembly ProcessThe disassembly process is divided into the following sections:• External components disasse

Chapter 3 41External Module Disassembly ProcessNOTE: The product previews seen in the disassembly procedures may not represent the final product color

42 Chapter 3Removing the Dummy Card1. Press the card in to allow it to spring out.2. Pull the dummy card out.Removing the Battery Pack1. Turn the comp

Chapter 3 433. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), grasp the battery edge closest to the release latch and pull the

44 Chapter 3Removing the Module Cover1. Loosen the six (6) captive screws.2. Pry up the cover in the location indicated.3. Lift the cover up and away.

Chapter 3 45Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module1. See “Removing the Dummy Card” on page 42.2. See “Removing the Module Cover” on page 44.3. Pry up the

46 Chapter 36. Grasp the black tape, pulling up the HDD.7. Lift the HDD out of the bay.8. Remove the HDD cable from the HDD.

Chapter 3 47Removing the DIMM Module1. See “Removing the Dummy Card” on page 42.2. See “Removing the Module Cover” on page 44.3. Push out the release

48 Chapter 3Removing the WLAN Board1. See “Removing the Dummy Card” on page 42.2. See “Removing the Module Cover” on page 44.3. Detach the two (2) cab

Chapter 3 495. Remove the WLAN board.Removing the 3G Module1. See “Removing the Dummy Card” on page 42.2. See “Removing the Module Cover” on page 44.3

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50 Chapter 34. Remove the one (1) screw.5. Remove the 3G module.Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.3G Module M2*3 1

Chapter 3 51Main Unit Disassembly ProcessIMPORTANT: Cable paths and positioning may not represent the actual model. During the removal and replacement

52 Chapter 3Screw ListStep Screw Quantity Part No.Lower Cover M2*5 16 86.TPK07.001M2*4 6 86.W0107.003Upper Cover M2*5 6 86.TPK07.001M2*2.5 4 86.TPK07.

Chapter 3 53Removing the KeyboardIMPORTANT: The keyboard is easily warped or damaged during the removal process. Take care not to use excessive force

54 Chapter 34. Unlock the FPC.5. Remove the FPC and keyboard.

Chapter 3 55Removing the Hinge Covers1. Remove the three (3) screws.2. Push up on the hinge bezel firmly to loosen the hinge cap.3. Lift the LCD modul

56 Chapter 34. Remove the hinge cap.5. Remove the hinge bezel.

Chapter 3 57Removing the Upper Cover1. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.2. See “Removing the Hinge Covers” on page 55.3. Remove the twenty-two (

58 Chapter 35. Disconnect the button board cable.6. Remove the ten (10) screws in the upper cover.Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.Upper Cover M2*5 (Red

Chapter 3 597. Pry the upper and lower covers apart at the location shown.8. Pry the front side open.9. Pry the left side open.

viiTable of ContentsSystem Specifications 1Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60 Chapter 310. Pull the upper cover away.

Chapter 3 61Removing the Button BoardIMPORTANT: The Touchpad Board cannot be removed individually. To replace the Touchpad Board, replace the entire U

62 Chapter 35. Remove the button board cable.6. Unlock the touchpad cable from the button board.7. Disconnect the touchpad cable.

Chapter 3 638. Pull the touchpad cable off the adhesive.9. Unlock the touchpad cable from the touchpad.10. Remove the touchpad cable.

64 Chapter 311. Remove the two (2) screws.12. Remove the button board.Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.Button Board M2*3 2

Chapter 3 65Removing the I/O Board1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 57.2. Unlock the I/O cable I/O board connector. 3. Disconnect the IO cable

66 Chapter 35. Remove the IO cable.6. Turn the LCD module.7. Remove the one (1) screw.Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.I/O Board M2*4 1

Chapter 3 678. Turn the LCD module.9. Lift the inside edge of the I/O board and pull the I/O board away.Removing the Bluetooth Module1. See “Removing

68 Chapter 34. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth module.5. Pry the Bluetooth module off the adhesive and remove.Removing the LED Board

Chapter 3 693. Disconnect the LED cable from the LED board connector.4. Unlock the LED cable main board connector.5. Remove the LED cable.

viiiTable of ContentsRemoving the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57Removing the Button B

70 Chapter 36. Remove the two (2) screws.7. Remove the LED board.Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.LED Board M2*4 2

Chapter 3 71Removing the CRT Board1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 57.2. Turn the LCD module to expose the CRT board.3. Remove the one (1) sc

72 Chapter 34. Lift the CRT board up one (1) centimetre (0.5 inch).CAUTION: Do not lift too high and strain the cable and connector still attached.5.

Chapter 3 73Removing the Mainboard1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 57.2. See “Removing the I/O Board” on page 65.3. See “Removing the Bluetoo

74 Chapter 38. Disconnect the LCD cable.9. Disconnect the speaker cable.10. Remove the two (2) screws.Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.Main Board M2*4 2

Chapter 3 7511. Lift up the main board from the inside edge and pull away.12. Remove the CRT cable.

76 Chapter 3Removing the Thermal Module1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 73.2. Disconnect the thermal module cable.3. Loosen the five (5) captiv

Chapter 3 77Removing the RTC Battery1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 73.2. Carefully lift the battery out of the main board.Removing the Speake

78 Chapter 33. Grasp the speaker housings and remove the speaker module.Removing the LCD Module1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 73.2. Lift the

Chapter 3 794. Remove the five (5) screws.5. Remove the LCD module.Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.LCD Module M2*5 5

ixTable of ContentsTroubleshooting 143Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

80 Chapter 3 LCD Module Disassembly ProcessIMPORTANT: Cable paths and positioning may not represent the actual model. During the removal and replaceme

Chapter 3 81Screw ListStep Screw Quantity Part No.LCD Bezel M2*5 2 86.TG607.004LCD Panel M2*4 4 86.W0107.003LCD Brackets M2*2.5 4 86.TPK07.001Touchscr

82 Chapter 3Removing the LCD Bezel1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 78.2. Remove the stylus.3. Remove the screw covers

Chapter 3 834. Remove the two (2) screws.5. Pry up the bezel from the bottom edge.6. Pry up the bezel sides.Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.LCD Bezel M

84 Chapter 37. Pry up the bezel top edge and remove.

Chapter 3 85Removing the Camera Board1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 82.2. Pry up the camera board from the adhesive.3. Disconnect the camera

86 Chapter 3Removing the Microphone1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 82.2. Disconnect the microphone cable.3. Pry up the microphone from the adh

Chapter 3 873. Unlock the touchscreen FPC.4. Disconnect the touchscreen cable.5. Remove the four (4) screws.Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.Touchscreen

88 Chapter 36. Lift up the panel (1) and disconnect the touchscreen FPC (2).7. Remove the LCD cable from the retention guide hook.8. Remove the LCD pa

Chapter 3 893. Pull the camera cable from the adhesive.4. Lift up the LCD connector clear protective cover.5. Disconnect the LCD connector.