Page 1: Hardware Specifications And Configurations
Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 8 GB using Two soDIMM modules Display 17.3" HD+ 1600 x 900 resolution, high-brightness (220-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 16:9 aspect ratio Graphics ®...
Page 2: Storage Subsystem
Write: 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-R DL, 6X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Communication Webcam 0.3M pixels UVC CAM 1.3M pixels UVC CAM Acer Video Conference, featuring: ® Optimus™ technology, up to 4095 MB of ® CUBA™, PhysX™, PureVideo Hardware Specifications and Configurations ®...
Page 3: Wireless And Networking
216 g (0.47 lbs) with 180 cm DC cable Battery 48Wh 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack Battery life: 4 hours ENERGY STAR Special Keys and Controls Keyboard 103-/104-/107-key Acer FineTip keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support Hardware Specifications and Configurations ®...
Page 4: Media Keys
Touchpad Multi-gesture function, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip Media keys Media control keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next, volume up, volume down I/O Ports 2-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC) Three USB 2.0 ports ® HDMI port with HDCP support External display (VGA) port Headphone/speaker Microphone-in jack...
Page 5: Optional Items
Optional Items 1/2/4 GB DDR3 1066MHz soDIMM module 6 cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 65 W AC adapter Software Productivity Acer Backup Manager (V3.0.0) Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management ® Adobe Reader ® ® Adobe Flash Bing™ Bar eSobi™ (Acer v2.0.4) ®...
Page 6 Web links and utilities Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater Netflix Shortcut (US only) ® eBay shortcut 2009 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, UK, US only)
Page 7: Top View
Notebook Tour This section provides an overview of the features and functions of the notebook. Top View Figure 1-1. Top View Table 1-1. Top View Icon Microphone Display screen Speakers Power button Keyboard Touchpad Hardware Specifications and Configurations Item Internal microphone for sound recording. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output(congiguration may vary by model).
Page 8 Table 1-1. Top View (Continued) Icon Power indicator Battery Indicator Click buttons (left, and right) Integrated webcam 1-12 Item Indicates the computer’s power status. Power on: Blue Standby: Breeze mode Blue(1sec on/3 sec off) Entering Hibernation: Blinking mode Blue(1 sec on/1 sec off) Hibernation/Power off: N/A INdicates the computer’s battery status.
Page 9: Left View
Left View Figure 1-2. Left View Table 1-2. Left View Icon Kensington lock slot External display (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port HDMI port USB 2.0 port 2-in-1 card reader Hardware Specifications and Configurations Item Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. NOTE: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle...
Page 10: Right View
Right View Figure 1-3. Right View Table 1-3. Right View Icon Item Microphone Jack Headphone/speaker Jack USB 2.0 port Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical disk eject button Emergency eject hole DC-In Jack 1-14 Description Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connects to audio devices(eg., speakers, headphones).
Page 11: Base View
Base View Figure 1-4. Base View Table 1-4. Base View Icon Item Battery bay Battery release lock Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Hardware Specifications and Configurations Description Houses the computer’s battery pack. Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer’s main memory. Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws).
Page 12: Touchpad Basics
Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The following indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Table 1-5. Indicators Icon Function System state indicator Battery state Indicator Touchpad Basics Figure 1-5. Touchpad Move finger across the TouchPad (1) to move the cursor. Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the TouchPad to perform selection and execution functions.
Page 13: Using The Keyboard
Table 1-6. Touchpad Function Left Button (2) Execute Quickly click twice. Select Click once. Access context menu Using the Keyboard The keyboard contains an embedded numeric keypad, a separate cursor, windows key, lock function keys, special and full sized keys. Figure 1-6.
Page 14: Lock Keys
Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which the user can toggle on and off. Table 1-7. Lock Keys Lock key Caps Lock When on, all alphabetic characters are in uppercase. Num Lock Off by default. When On, internal keyboard acts as numeric key padlock. If an external keyboard or keypad is present, the Num Lock will have the following definitions: When On, the system boots with external keyboard/keypad Num Lock...
Page 15: Windows Keys
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Figure 1-7. Windows Keys Windows Logo key 1-19 Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
Page 16 Application key Table 1-8. Windows Keys Windows Logo Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions. Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: <...
Page 17 Hotkeys The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to access most computer controls. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the key in the combination. Figure 1-8. Keyboard Hotkeys Table 1-9. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon <Fn> + <F3> <Fn>...
Page 18 Table 1-9. Hotkeys (Continued) Hotkey Icon <Fn> +<Pg Dn> <Fn> + <End> 1-22 Function Previous Return to the previous media file. Next Jump to the next media file. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Description...
Page 19: System Block Diagram
System Block Diagram Figure 1-9. System Block Diagram 1-23 Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
Page 20: Specification Tables
Specification Tables Computer specifications Table 1-10. Computer specifications Item Dimensions Width Depth Height (front to rear) Weight (with 6-cell battery pack) Input power Operating voltage Operating current Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) Operating (writing to optical disc) Nonoperating Relative humidity Operating Nonoperating...
Page 21: System Board Major Chips
System Board Major Chips Table 1-11. System Board Major Chips Item Core logic USB 3.0 Embedded Controller Bluetooth Wireless PCMCIA Audio codec Card reader Processor Table 1-12. Processor Item Central ® Intel Core™ Processing Unit Processor (CPU) type CPU package rPGA988A Core Logic Two execution cores...
Page 22: Cpu Fan True Value Table
Item Cores Speed (GHz) P6100 P4600 CPU Fan True Value Table Table 1-14. CPU Fan True Value Table Temperature Throttling 50%: On= 89 °C; OFF=80 °C OS shut down at 89°C after countdown time 30 seconds; H/W shut down at 88 °C System Memory Table 1-15.
Page 23: Memory Configuration
Memory configuration Table 1-16. Memory configuration Slot 1 (MB) 1024 1024 2048 2048 4096 4096 Graphics Controller Table 1-17. Graphics Controller Item VGA Chip Supports Video Interface Table 1-18. Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate BIOS Table 1-19. BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version...
Page 24: Lan Interface
Atheros AR8158 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller RJ45 RJ45 at the left side Supports 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Specification 103-/104-/107-key Acer FineTip keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support 103-/104-/107-keys Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Overlay numeric keypad...
Page 25: Hard Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive Table 1-22. Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) Item Vendor & Model Hitachi: Name HTS543232A7A Toshiba: MK3259GSXP Seagate: ST320LT020/9Y G142-900 WD3200BPVT- 22ZEST0 Capacity (GB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Fast data transfer rate (Gbits/s, max)
Page 26: Super-Multi Drive Interface
Super-Multi Drive Interface Table 1-23. Super-Multi Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage LED LCD Table 1-24. LED LCD 17.3" Item Vendor/model name 1-30 Specification HLDS: GT34N (R5-4),GT32N (R5-2),CT30N...
Page 27: Display Supported Resolution (Lcd Supported Resolution)
Item Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) Typical White Luminance (cd/m ) also called Brightness Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Viewing Angle (degree)Horizontal (Right)
Page 28: Display Supported Resolution (Gpu Supported Resolution)
Graphics Controller Table 1-26. Graphics Controller Item VGA Chip Supports Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution) Table 1-27. Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution) Resolution 640x480p/60Hz 720×348 60Hz 720×350 60Hz 800×480 60Hz 800×600 60Hz 854×480 60Hz 1024×768 60Hz 1152×864 60Hz 1280×768 60Hz 1280×1024 60Hz 1366×768 60Hz...
Page 29: Audio Codec And Amplifier
Resolution 1280x600/60Hz 1280x720/60Hz 1280x768/60Hz 1360x768/60Hz 1366x768/60Hz 1440×900/60Hz Camera Table 1-29. Camera Item Vendor and Model SUYIN: SY_7675_AL(HF0319-M08C-OV01 CN0316-S30C-OV11 LITEON: LT7675AL(10P2SF005) Type 0.3M Audio Codec and Amplifier Table 1-30. Audio Codec and Amplifier Item Audio Controller Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 bits Specification Specification Realtek ALC271X-VB3-GR...
Page 30: Audio Interface
Item Features Amplifier Audio Interface Table 1-31. Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate 1-34 Specification Four channels stereo ADC support 16/20/24-bit PCM format All DAC/ ADC support independent 44.1k/ 48k/ 96k/ 192 kHz sample rate All analog jack ports except MONO, BEEP-IN and HP-OUT are stereo input and output re-tasking...
Page 31: Wireless Module 802.11B/G/N
Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Table 1-32. Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Battery Table 1-33. Battery Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration VRAM Table 1-34. VRAM Item Chipset Memory size Interface Hardware Specifications and Configurations Specification...
Page 32: System Power Management
USB Port Table 1-35. USB Port Item USB compliance level EHCI Number of USB port(s) Location Output Current HDMI Port Table 1-36. HDMI Port Item Compliance level Data throughput Number of HDMI port(s) Location AC Adapter Table 1-37. AC Adapter Item Input rating Maximum input AC current...
Page 33: Card Reader
Item Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to Disk (S4) Card Reader Table 1-39. Card Reader Item Chipset Package Maximum supported size Features System LED Indicator Table 1-40. System LED Indicator Item Power indicator Battery state System DMA Specification Table 1-41. System DMA Specification Hardware DMA DMA0 DMA1...
Page 34: System Interrupt Specification
Hardware DMA DMA3 DMA4 DMA5 DMA6 DMA7 System Interrupt Specification Table 1-42. System Interrupt Specification Hardware IRQ IRQ00 System timer IRQ01 Standard PS/2 Keyboard IRQ08 System CMOS/real time clock IRQ12 Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad IRQ13 Numeric data processor IRQ81 - IRQ190 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ10 Intel(R) 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family SMBUS Controller - 1C22...
Page 35: System Io Address Map
System IO Address Map Table 1-43. System IO Address Map I/O address (hex) 000 - CF7 0D00 - FFFF Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Function (shipping configuration) PCI bus PCI bus 1-39...
Page 36 1-40 Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
Page 37: System Utilities
System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility A hardware configuration program built into a computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). Preconfigured and optimized so users do not need to run this utility. If configuration problems occur, users may need to run Setup. Refer to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when problem arises.
Page 38 BIOS The following is a description of the tabs found on the InsydeH20 Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. Actual values may differ by model. Information This tab shows a summary of computer hardware information. Figure 2-1.
Page 39 Table 2-1 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1. Parameters Parameter CPU Type The CPU type and speed of the system. CPU Speed The speed of the CPU. IDE0 Model Name The model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. IDE0 Serial Number The serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
Page 40 Main This tab allows the user to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery. Figure 2-2. BIOS Main Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-2. Table 2-2. BIOS Main Parameter System Sets the system time.
Page 41 Table 2-2. (Continued)BIOS Main Parameter Quiet Boot The notebook shows an illustration called the OEM screen during system boot instead of the traditional POST screen that shows the normal diagnostic messages. Network Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote Boot server).
Page 42 Security This tab shows parameters that safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use. Figure 2-3. BIOS Security Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-3. Table 2-3. BIOS Security Parameter Supervisor Shows the setting of the supervisor password Password Is User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password.
Page 43: Setting A Password
Table 2-3. BIOS Security (Continued) Parameter NOTE: When prompted to enter a password, three attempts are allowed before the system halts. Resetting the BIOS password may require the computer be returned to the dealer. Setting a Password Perform the following to set the user or supervisor password: 1.
Page 44: Changing A Password
3. Press Enter 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. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1.
Page 45 NOTE: NOTE: If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show the Setup Warning (Figure 2-9). Figure 2-9. Setup Warning 2-11 System Utilities...
Page 46 Boot This tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to load the operating system. Bootable devices include the: USB diskette drives Onboard hard disk drive DVD drive in the module bay Use ↑ and ↓ keys to select a device and press F5 or F6 to move it up or down the list. Figure 2-10.
Page 47 Exit The Exit tab allows users to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Utility. Figure 2-11. BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11. Table 2-4. Exit Parameters Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes System Utilities...
Page 48: Bios Flash Utilities
BIOS Flash Utilities BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. NOTE: NOTE: Create a Crisis Recovery Disc, if one is not available, before the Flash utility is used.
Page 49: Dos Flash Utility
DOS Flash Utility Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1. Figure 2-12.
Page 50 Figure 2-13. DOS Flash 4. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source is shown. NOTE: NOTE: If AC power is not connected, the following message (Figure 2-14) is shown. Figure 2-14. AC Power Warning NOTE: NOTE: Plug in the AC power to continue.
Page 51: Winflash Utility
WinFlash Utility Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Double click the WinFlash executable. 2. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen is shown (Figure 2-15). Figure 2-15. InsydeFlash 2-17 System Utilities...
Page 52: Remove Hdd Password Utilities
Remove HDD Password Utilities This section provides details for removing HDD passwords. Remove HDD Password as follows: NOTE: NOTE: If the HDD password is incorrectly entered three times, an error is generated, you will see below menu (Figure 2-16). Figure 2-16. HDD Security To reset the HDD password, perform the followings: 1.
Page 53 Figure 2-19. Unlock Password NOTE: NOTE: After customer clearing the HDD password, HDD maybe in “Frozen” state. Please power off system. Then, power on to Win system, HDD Password will be in normal. Figure 2-20. HDD Password Frozen System Utilities 2-19...
Page 54: Removing Bios Passwords
Removing BIOS Passwords To clear User or Supervisor passwords, open the DIMM door and use a metal instrument to short the RTCRST# point. Figure 2-21. CMOS Jumper Figure 2-22. CMOS Jumper 2-20 System Utilities...
Page 55: Cleaning Bios Passwords
Cleaning BIOS Passwords When customer forgets the BIOS supervisor/user password, he could clear the passwords, perform the following steps: 1. If system can not boot to DOS mode (Password on Boot is Enabled), follow the below procedure: Step 1: To remove HDD device. Step 2: Creating a USB bootable flash disk and copy unlockpw.exe file to it.
Page 56 DMI Utilities The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM. Used in the DMI pool for hardware management. 1. Execute < MN.bat > to update SMBIOS Type 1 Manufacturer Name(Figure 2-23). Figure 2-24. Manufacture Name 2-22 System Utilities...
Page 57 2. Execute < PN.bat > to update SMBIOS Type 1 Product Name(Figure 2-24). Figure 2-25. Update Product Name 3. Execute < SN.bat > to update SMBIOS Type 1 Serial Number(Figure 2-25). 2-23 System Utilities...
Page 58 Figure 2-26. Update Serial Number 4. Execute < AT.bat > to update SMBIOS Type 3 Asset Tag Number(Figure 2-26). Figure 2-27. Update Asset Tag 2-24 System Utilities...
Page 59 5. Execute < RU.bat > to read SMBIOS Type 1 UUID(Figure 2-27). Figure 2-28. Read UUID 2-25 System Utilities...
Page 60 6. Execute < WU.bat > to write SMBIOS Type 1 UUID(Figure 2-28). Figure 2-29. Write UUID 2-26 System Utilities...
Page 61 7. Execute < GU.bat > to generate and write SMBIOS Type 1 UUID (Figure 2-29). Figure 2-30. Generate and write UUID 2-27 System Utilities...
Page 62 LAN EEPROM Utilities LAN EEPROM Utility enables to check and change the MAC address. Perform the following steps to use the LAN EEPROM Utility: To read the Mac address, 1. Create a DOS bootable USB HDD. 2. Copy the contents of the MAC folder to the HDD and remove the HDD form the computer. 3.
Page 63 To write the MAC address, 1. Create a DOS bootable USB HDD. 2. Copy the contents of the MAC folder to the HDD and remove the HDD form the computer. 3. Reboot the computer and press F2 during the boot sequence to enter the setup menu. 4.
Page 64 2-30 System Utilities...
Page 65: Machine Disassembly And Replacement
Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Cable paths and positioning may not represent the actual model. During the removal and installation of the components, ensure all available cable channels and clips are used and that the cables are replaced in the same position.
Page 66 Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure to 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. Figure 3-1. AC Adapter 3.
Page 67: Disassembly Process
For example, when removing the mainboard, remove first the keyboard, and LCD module then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Table 3-1. MAIN SCREW LIST Screw M3*4L M2*3L M2*5L M2.5*5L M2*6L M2.5*3L M2.5*6L Quantity 86.RN60U.001 86.B110U.003 86.RN60U.005 86.B050U.001 86.RN60U.002 86.RN60U.003 86.RN60U.004 Acer Part Number...
Page 68: External Module Disassembly Process
External Module Disassembly Process Table 3-2. Screw list Step HDD Bracket Disassembly HDD Bracket Disassembly HDD Bracket Disassembly WLAN Module Disassembly ODD Module Disassembly Main screws External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Figure 3-2. External Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw Quantity M3*4L M2.5*6 M2*6L M2*3L M2.5*6L...
Page 69: Removing The Battery Pack
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn the computer over. 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position. Figure 3-3. Battery Pack 3. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position , then slide out the battery pack from the main unit .
Page 70: Removing The Hdd Module
Removing the HDD Module 1. Remove 2 screws (M2*6L) on HDD door and remove the HDD cover. Figure 3-5. HDD Module Figure 3-6. HDD Module 2. Remove 6(M3*4LX4 M2.5*6X2)screws on HDD housing and remove the housing. 3-10...
Page 71 Figure 3-7. HDD Module Figure 3-8. HDD Module 3. Remove HDD follow the arrowhead 3-11...
Page 72 Figure 3-9. HDD Module Figure 3-10. HDD Module 3-12...
Page 73: Removing The Wlan Module
Removing the WLAN Module 1. Refer to Removing the HDD Module 2. First Remove the antenna connect,then remove 1(M2*3L) screw. Figure 3-11. WLAN Module 3. Take out Wlan Module follow the arrowhead. Figure 3-12. WLAN Module 3-13...
Page 74 Figure 3-13. WLAN Module 3-14...
Page 75: Removing The Odd Module
Removing the ODD Module 1. Refer to Removing the HDD 2. Remove 1(M2.5*6L) screws on bottom case . Figure 3-14. ODD Module 3.Take out ODD Module follow the arrowhead. Figure 3-15. ODD Module Figure 3-16. ODD Module Module. 3-15...
Page 76: Removing The Memory Module
Removing the Memory Module 1. Refer to Removing the HDD 2. Pull two latches here to pop the memory module up at 45? angle, and then pull out the module at that angle. . Figure 3-17. Memory Module Figure 3-18. Memory Module 3-16 Module.
Page 77 Figure 3-19. Memory Module Figure 3-20. Memory Module Figure 3-21. Memory Module 3-17...
Page 78 Removing Main screws on bottom case 1. Remove 26(M2.5*6) screws on bottom case. Figure 3-22. MAIN SCREWS 3-18...
Page 79: Main Unit Disassembly Process
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Figure 3-23. Main Unit DIsassembly Flowchart Table 3-3. Screws Step TOP CASE Disassembly ODD AND IO BD ODD AND IO BD Main board module Thermal module Screw M2.5*3L M2*2L M2.5*5L M2*5L M2*5L M2.5*5L M2*3L Quantity...
Page 80: Removing The Keyboard
Removing the Keyboard IMPORTANT: The keyboard is easily warped or damaged during the removal process. Take care not to use excessive force when removing. 1. .Open 8 latches (ESC,F4, F8, F12, Del END TAB +) on keyboard module by a pair of tweezers.
Page 81 Figure 3-26. Keyboard Figure 3-27. Keyboard NOTE: NOTE: Remove keyboard cable 1.Use a flexible connector tool to unlock the cable connector on both ends (no. 1). 2.Carefully pull out the keyboard cable (no. 2) with a pair of tweezers. 3.Lock the connector (no. 3) again to avoid possible breakage. 3-21...
Page 82 3-22...
Page 83: Removing The Top Case Module
Removing the TOP CASE Module 1. Refer to Removing the 2. Disconnect Speaker Cable,Power Switch BD,TP BD FFC. Figure 3-28. TOP Case Figure 3-29. TOP Case Keyboard. 3-23...
Page 84 Figure 3-30. TOP Case 3. Remove 2 screws(M2.5*3L) on Touch pad button board in top case. then take it away! Figure 3-31. TOP Case Figure 3-32. TOP Case 3-24...
Page 85 4. Remove 2 screws(M2.5*3L) and take the Power Board away Figure 3-33. TOP Case Figure 3-34. TOP Case 5. Remove 4 screws(M2*2L) on speaker module in top case and then take it away! 3-25...
Page 86 Figure 3-35. TOP Case Figure 3-36. TOP Case 3-26...
Page 87 Removing ODD B/D&I/O B/D MODULE 1. Disconnect the ODD B/D FFC CONN, Remove 3(M2.5*5LX1 M2*5L*2X2) screws on ODD B/D then take it away. Figure 3-37. ODD B/D Figure 3-38. ODD B/D 3-27...
Page 88 Figure 3-39. ODD BD 2. Disconnect the I/O B/D FFC CONN, remove 1(M2.5*5L) screws on I/O BD in bottom case then take it way. Figure 3-40. I/O BD Figure 3-41. I/O BD 3-28...
Page 89 Figure 3-42. I/O BD Figure 3-43. I/O BD 3-29...
Page 90 Removing Mother board module 1. Disconnect LVDS cable and DC-IN cable . Figure 3-44. LVDS CABLE Figure 3-45. DC_IN CABLE 2. Remove 7 screws (M2*5LX3 M2.5*5LX2) take the Motherboard away 3-30...
Page 91 Figure 3-46. Mother board Figure 3-47. Mother board 3. Take out the RTC battery 3-31...
Page 92 Figure 3-48. RTC BATTERY Figure 3-49. RTC BATTERY 3-32...
Page 93 Removing Thermal module 1. Remove 8 (M2*3l) screws on thermal module on the MB. Figure 3-50. Thermal 2. Disconnect fan cable from the fan conn. then take thermal module away! 3-33...
Page 94 Figure 3-51. Thermal Figure 3-52. Thermal Figure 3-53. Thermal 3-34...
Page 95 Removing CPU module 1. Turn the non-removable screw here 180 degrees counter-clockwise to loosen the CPU. Squeeze the vacuum handling pump on the CPU and use it to lift the CPU away. Figure 3-54. CPU MODULE Figure 3-55. CPU MODULE 3-35...
Page 96: Lcd Module Disassembly Process
LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly process Flowchart Figure 3-56. Lcd module disassembly process Flowchart Table 3-4. PROCESS SCREW LIST Step Hinge Module Disassembly Bezel module Panel Disassembly Panel Disassembly 3-36 Screw Quantity M2.5*5L M2.5*5L M2.5*5L M2*3 Part No. 86.B050U.001 86.B050U.001 86.B050U.001...
Page 97 Removing Hinge Module 1. Remove 4 screws (M2.5*5L) take the LCD Module from Base Module. Figure 3-57. Lcd Module Figure 3-58. Lcd Module Figure 3-59. Lcd Module 3-37...
Page 98 Removing Bezel Module 1. Take 2pcs Mylar on LCD front bezel. Remove 2 screws (M2.5*5L) Figure 3-60. LCD Module 2. Pry the inside edges softly to separate LCD bezel from LCD panel and take it away. Figure 3-61. LCD Module 3-38...
Page 99 Removing Panel Module 1. Remove 14 screws(M2.5*5L*6 M2*3*8)on LCD panel bracket, then take the LCD panel away Figure 3-62. LCD Module Figure 3-63. LCD Module 2. Take out the camera and MIC. 3-39...
Page 100 Figure 3-64. LCD Module Figure 3-65. LCD Module 3. Disconnect LVDS Cable Figure 3-66. LCD Module 3-40...
Page 101 4. Disconnect the Camera Cable and take the camera module away. Figure 3-67. LCD Module Figure 3-68. LCD Module 3-41...
Page 102: Lcd Reassembly Procedure
LCD Reassembly Procedure Replacing the LCD PANEL Module 1. Install the camera. Connect the camera cable with camera module Figure 3-69. CAMERA 2. Install the LVDS cable and connect it with LCD panel l. Figure 3-70. LCD Panel 3. Install the hinge on lcd panel and secure 14 screws (M2.5*5LX6 M2*3X8) on LCD panel.. 3-42...
Page 103 Figure 3-71. LCD Panel Figure 3-72. LCD Panel 4. Put camera and MIC in the right place. 3-43...
Page 104 Figure 3-73. LCD Panel Figure 3-74. LCD Panel 3-44...
Page 105 Replacing Bezel Module 1. Install LCD bezel, and press the four sides to fix it Figure 3-75. Bezel Module 2. Secure 2 screws (M2.5*5L)and install 2 pcs Mylar on LCD front bezel Figure 3-76. Bezel Module 3-45...
Page 106 Replacing Hinge Module 1. Assemble the LCD Module to Base Module and secure 4 screws(M2.5*5L) to fix them Figure 3-77. Hinge Figure 3-78. Hinge 3-46...
Page 107 Figure 3-79. Hinge 3-47...
Page 108: Main Unit Reassembly Process
Main Unit Reassembly Process Replacing CPU Module 1. Use the CPU vacuum to “suck up” the CPU. Install the CPU and use a single-slotted screwdriver to fix it. Turn the non-removable screw here 180degree counter-clockwise to securethe CPU. Figure 3-80. CPU Module Replacing Thermal Module 1.
Page 109 Figure 3-82. Thermal Module. Figure 3-83. Thermal Module. 3-49...
Page 110: Replacing The Mainboard
Replacing the Mainboard 1. Install the RTC Battery Figure 3-84. Main board Figure 3-85. Main board 2. Place motherboard on the bottom case and secure 7(M2*5X5 M2.5*5LX2)screws on it.. 3-50...
Page 111 Figure 3-86. Main board Figure 3-87. Main board 3-51...
Page 112 Replacing ODD BD and IO BD Module on the bottom case 1. Install ODD BD and IO BD module on the bottom case,.secure 1 screw(M2.5*5L) on IO BOARD and secure 3 screws(m2.5*5Lx1 m2*5Lx2) on ODD board. Figure 3-88. IO BD Figure 3-89.
Page 113 Figure 3-90. ODD BD Figure 3-91. ODD BD 2. Connect IO BD and ODD B/D FFC CONN. 3-53...
Page 114 Figure 3-92. IO BD Figure 3-93. ODD BD 3-54...
Page 115 Replacing the Top case Module 1. Install the Power Board and secure 2 screws (M2.5*3) to fix it. Figure 3-94. Top case Figure 3-95. Top case 3-55...
Page 116 Install touch pad button BD in top case and secure 2 screws(M2.5*3L) to fix it Figure 3-96. Top case Figure 3-97. Top case 3. Install speaker in top case and secure 4 (M2*2L)screws to fix it. 3-56...
Page 117 Figure 3-98. Top case Figure 3-99. Top case 3-57...
Page 118 4. Install the top case on bottom case . Figure 3-100. Top case 5. Connect Power Switch BD,TP BD FFC Speaker Cable Figure 3-101. Top case 3-58...
Page 119 Figure 3-102. Top case Figure 3-103. Top case Figure 3-104. Top case 3-59...
Page 120 Replacing Key board module 1. Connect the keyboard FPC and install the keyboard on the top case. Then press the four sides of keyboard to fix it on the top case. Figure 3-105. Key board Figure 3-106. Key board 3-60...
Page 121: Replacing Memory Module
External Modules Reassembly Process Replacing memory Module Insert memory at the same 45? angle and press down until it clicks into the latches. Figure 3-107. Memory Figure 3-108. Memory 3-61...
Page 122 Replacing ODD Module 1. Install ODD module and secure 1 screw(M2.5*6L) to fix it. . Figure 3-109. ODD Module Figure 3-110. ODD Module 3-62...
Page 123: Replacing The Wlan Module
Replacing the WLAN Module 1. Insert the wireless LAN card to the slot and secure 1 screw(M2*3) on it. Then connect the antennas with wireless LAN card. Figure 3-111. WLAN Module Figure 3-112. WLAN Module 3-63...
Page 124 Figure 3-113. 3-64...
Page 125: Replacing Hdd Module
Replacing HDD Module 1. Install HDD module and HDD bracket and secure 8 screws(M2.5*6LX2 M3*4LX4)to fix it. Figure 3-114. HDD Module Figure 3-115. HDD Module 3-65...
Page 126 Figure 3-116. 2. Secure 26 (M2.5*6L)screws on bottom case. Figure 3-117. 3. Install main door, secure 2 screws (M2*6L). 3-66...
Page 127 Figure 3-118. HDD Module Figure 3-119. HDD Module Replacing Battery Module 1. Install the battery on bottom case.. 3-67...
Page 128 Figure 3-120. Battery 3-68...
Page 129: General Information
NOTE: NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended for Acer products only. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain as much detailed information as possible about the problem.
Page 130: Power On Issues
Power On Issues If the system does not power on, perform the following, one at a time, to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Start Check AC/Battery Power on Check Daughter BD & Swap MB Figure 4-1. Power On Issue Please wait for 3 min.
Page 131: No Display Issues
No Display Issues If the Display does not work, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: LCD Moduel Replace LCD Panel/LCD Cable Replace MB Figure 4-2. No Display Issue No POST or Video If the POST or video does not appear, perform the following, one at a time. 1.
Page 132: Abnormal Video
5. Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is by pressing Fn+F5. 6. If the POST or video appears on the external display only, refer to 7. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs.
Page 133: Lcd Failure
LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: START Check LCD Module Check LCD Connector/ Cable Swap MB Figure 4-3. LCD Failure Troubleshooting Swap LCD Module/LCD Panel Reassemble/Re- plug LCD Cable...
Page 134: Keyboard Failure
Keyboard Failure If the Keyboard fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: START Keyboard FFC Connect it Well Well Connected? Keyboard Ok? Replace Keyboard Replace M/B Figure 4-4. Keyboard Failure Troubleshooting...
Page 135: Touchpad Failure
Touchpad Failure If the Touchpad fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: START Check MB T/P Reassemble the T/P FFC to MB Swap/Reassemble Check the T/P Pad or T/P Touchpad Swap MB Figure 4-5. Touchpad Failure Troubleshooting...
Page 136: Internal & External Speaker Failure
Internal & External Speaker Failure If internal Speakers fail, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: S TA R T C heck M B S P K cable C heck S P K m odule S w ap M B Figure 4-6.
Page 137 6. Navigate to Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound. Confirm that Speakers are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). NOTE: NOTE: If Speakers do not show, right-click on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 7.
Page 138: Microphone Failure
Microphone Failure If internal or external Microphones fail, perform the following, one at a time. Figure 4-7. Microphone Failure 1. Check that the microphone is enabled. Navigate to Start-> Control Panel->Hardware and Sound-> Sound and select the Recording tab. 2. Right click on the Recording tab and select microphone appears on the Recording tab.
Page 139: Usb Failure
USB Failure If the USB fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: S t a r t C h e c k U S B b o a r d t o R e - a s s e m b le U S B M B c a b le b o a r d c a b le t o M B S w a p U S B b o a r d...
Page 140: Wlan Failure
WLAN Failure If the WLAN fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: S ta r t T u r n o n W L A N d e v ic e W L A N d e v ic e t u r n o n ? fr o m A c e r R in g D e v ic e C o n tr o l C h e c k W L A N a n te n n a w e ll...
Page 141: Card Reader Failure
Card Reader Failure If the Card Reader fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: S t a r t C h e c k C a r d R e a d e r R e - i n s t a l l C a r d d e v i c e O K ? R e a d e r d r i v e r...
Page 142: Thermal Unit Failure
Thermal Unit Failure If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Start Fan power wire well Check Connect connected? Replace thermal Fan OK? module Heatsink well Seat it well seated? CPU OK? Replace CPU Replace M/B...
Page 143: Hdmi And Crt Failure
HDMI and CRT Failure If the HDMI or CRT function fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: START CRT/HDMI connection check Check Drivers install OK or not in Device manager Swap MB Figure 4-12. HDMI and CRT Failure Troubleshooting Reinsert CRT/HDMI...
Page 144: Cd-Rom/Dvd Failure
CD-ROM/DVD Failure If the CD-ROM/DVD function fail, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: START ODD Device with ODD/B connection check ODD/B with M/B connection check ODD/B function check Swap MB Figure 4-13. CD-ROM/DVD Failure 4-18 Reassemble ODD Device...
Page 145: Other Functions Failure
1. Remove power from the computer. 2. Visually check the components for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack...
Page 146: Post Code Range
Post Codes The following are the InsydeH2O™ Functionality POST code tables. The components of the POST code table includes: SEC phase, PEI phase, DXE phase, BDS phase, CSM functions, S3 functions and ACPI functions. POST Code Range Table 4-2. POST Code Range Phase PostBDS InsydeH2ODDT™...
Page 147 Table 4-3. SEC Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) SEC_SETUP_CAR_OK SEC_FORCE_MAX_RATIO* SEC_GO_TO_SECSTARTUP SEC_GO_TO_PEICORE * 3rd party relate functions – Platform dependence. Table 4-4. PEI Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) PEI_SIO_INIT PEI_CPU_REG_INIT PEI_CPU_AP_INIT* PEI_CPU_HT_RESET* PEI_PCIE_MMIO_INIT PEI_NB_REG_INIT PEI_SB_REG_INIT PEI_PCIE_TRAINING*...
Page 148 Table 4-4. PEI Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) PEI_RECOVERY_MEDIA_FOUND PEI_RECOVERY_MEDIA_NOT_FOUND PEI_RECOVERY_LOAD_FILE_DONE PEI_RECOVERY_START_FLASH PEI_ENTER_DXEIPL PEI_FINDING_DXE_CORE PEI_GO_TO_DXE_CORE * 3rd party relate functions – Platform dependence. Table 4-5. DXE Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) DXE_TCGDXE* DXE_SB_SPI_INIT* DXE_CF9_RESET* DXE_SB_SERIAL_GPIO_INIT* DXE_SMMACCESS*...
Page 149 Table 4-5. DXE Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) DXE_PCRTC_INIT DXE_SATA_INIT* DXE_SMM_CONTROLER_INIT* DXE_LEGACY_INTERRUPT* DXE_RELOCATE_SMBASE DXE_FIRST_SMI DXE_VTD_INIT* DXE_BEFORE_CSM16_INIT DXE_AFTER_CSM16_INIT DXE_LOAD_ACPI_TABLE DXE_SB_DISPATCH* DXE_SB_IOTRAP_INIT* DXE_SUBCLASS_DRIVER* DXE_PPM_INIT* DXE_HECIDRV_INIT* * 3rd party relate functions – Platform dependence. Table 4-6. BDS Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) BDS_ENTER_BDS BDS_INSTALL_HOTKEY...
Page 150 Table 4-6. BDS Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_OUT BDS_CONNECT_STD_ERR BDS_CONNECT_USB_HC BDS_CONNECT_USB_BUS BDS_CONNECT_USB_DEVICE BDS_NO_CONSOLE_ACTION BDS_DISPLAY_LOGO_SYSTEM_INFO BDS_START_IDE_CONTROLLER BDS_START_SATA_CONTROLLER BDS_START_ISA_ACPI_CONTROLLER BDS_START_ISA_BUS BDS_START_ISA_FDD BDS_START_ISA_SEIRAL BDS_START_IDE_BUS BDS_START_AHCI_BUS BDS_CONNECT_LEGACY_ROM BDS_ENUMERATE_ALL_BOOT_OPTION BDS_END_OF_BOOT_SELECTION BDS_ENTER_SETUP BDS_ENTER_BOOT_MANAGER BDS_BOOT_DEVICE_SELECT BDS_EFI64_SHADOW_ALL_LEGACY_ROM 4-24 Post Phase Description Code Video device initialization Error report device initialization...
Page 151 Table 4-6. BDS Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) BDS_ACPI_S3SAVE BDS_READY_TO_BOOT_EVENT BDS_GO_LEGACY_BOOT BDS_GO_UEFI_BOOT BDS_LEGACY16_PREPARE_TO_BOOT BDS_EXIT_BOOT_SERVICES* BDS_LEGACY_BOOT_EVENT BDS_ENTER_LEGACY_16_BOOT BDS_RECOVERY_START_FLASH * 3rd party relate functions – Platform dependence. Table 4-7. S3 Functions POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) S3_RESTORE_MEMORY_CONTROLLER S3_INSTALL_S3_MEMORY S3_SWITCH_STACK...
Page 152 Table 4-7. (Continued)S3 Functions POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) S3_BEFORE_MP_INIT S3_BEFORE_RESTORE_ACPI_CALLBACK S3_AFTER_RESTORE_ACPI_CALLBACK S3_GO_TO_FACS_WAKING_VECTOR Table 4-8. ACPI Functions POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) ASL_ENTER_S1 ASL_ENTER_S3 ASL_ENTER_S4 ASL_ENTER_S5 ASL_WAKEUP_S1 ASL_WAKEUP_S3 ASL_WAKEUP_S4 Table 4-9. SMM Functions POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) SMM_IDENTIFY_FLASH_DEVICE...
Page 153 Table 4-10. InsydeH2ODDT Debugger POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger Troubleshooting Post Code...
Page 154 4-28 Troubleshooting...
Page 155: Jumper And Connector Locations
Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 5-1. Mainboard Top Table 5-1. Mainboard Top Item Description CON3701 LVDS Connector CON4102 Speaker Connector CON4801 Keyboard Connector CON4803 Touch Pad Connector Jumper and Connector Locations Item Description CON6503 Power Board Connector TP_SW1 Touch Pad SW1 TP_SW2 Touch Pad SW2 PWR_SW01...
Page 156 Table 5-1. Mainboard Top Item Description CON4804 Touch Pad Button Connector CON4901 Fan Connector CON5002 Card Reader Connector CON6002 ODD Board Connector (MB) CON6102 IO Board Connector (MB) J6301 DC-IN Connector Figure 5-2. Mainboard Bottom Item Description ODD_CON0 ODD Board Connector (Small Board) IOCON1 MIC Connector...
Page 157 Table 5-2. Mainboard Bottom Item Description CON1301 RTC Holder U2101 DDR3-SO-DIMM1 Connector U2201 DDR3-SO-DIMM0 Connector CON3401 LAN Connector JCON3801 D-SUB Connector CON3901 HDMI Connector Jumper and Connector Locations Item Description CON5501 WLAN Connector CON6001 HDD Connector CON6101 USB Connector CON6301 Battery Connector ODD_CON0 ODD Connector (Small Board)
Page 158: Clearing Password Check And Bios Recovery
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provides procedures for: Clearing Passwords BIOS Recovery. This Machine has one Hardware Open Gap on the main board for clearing password check and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery. Clearing Password Check NOTE: NOTE: The following procedure is only for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and...
Page 159: Clear Cmos Jumper
Figure 5-3. RTC Battery 4. Locate the RTCRST# jumper. 5. Use an electric conductivity tool to short the two points of the RTCRST# jumper. 6. Plug in AC, keeping the RTCRST# jumper shorted. 7. Press Power Button until BIOS POST is finished, then remove the conductivity tool from the RTCRST# jumper.
Page 160: Bios Recovery By Crisis Disk
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS, used to boot the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware once the previous BIOS flashing process failed.
Page 161: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List
DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. Users MUST use the local FRU list provided by the regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
Page 162 AS7739G Exploded Diagrams Top-Case Assembly Exploded Diagram Figure 6-1. Top-Case Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6-1. AIC70-1A Top-Case Assembly Exploded Diagram [13N0-YQA0401] Item Description AIC70-1A TOP CASE ASSY AIC70-1A TOP CASE AIC70 TOP CASE LED LIGHT PIPE AIC70-1A POWER BUTTON AIC70 KEYBOARD HOOK AIC70-1A TOUCHPAD BUTTON AIC70 TOUCHPAD BUTTON RUBBER SPEAKER SET AIC70...
Page 163 Table 6-1. AIC70-1A Top-Case Assembly Exploded Diagram [13N0-YQA0401] Item Description AIC70-1A SPEKAER MESH AIC70 TOUCHPAD AL FOIL TK GASKET TOP USB TK GASKET TOP JACK AIC70 DC-IN GASKET AIC70 KEYBOARD GASKET AIC70 CARD READER GASKET AIC70 THERMAL AL FOIL AIC70 POWER BUTTON SPONGE AIC70 TOP CASE PROTECT FILM Table 6-2.
Page 164 Table 6-2. AIC70-1BTop-Case Assembly Exploded Diagram [13N0-YQA0E01] Item Description AIC70 DC-IN GASKET AIC70 KEYBOARD GASKET AIC70 CARD READER GASKET AIC70 THERMAL AL FOIL AIC70 POWER BUTTON SPONGE AIC70 TOP CASE PROTECT FILM Part Number 13N0-YQU0601 13N0-YQU0701 13N0-YQU0801 13N0-YQN0401/13N0- YQN0402/13N0-YQN04 Removed 13N0-YQU0U01 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List...
Page 165 Bottom-Case Assembly Exploded Diagram Figure 6-2. Bottom-Case Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6-3. AIC70-1A Bottom Case Assembly Exploded Diagram 13N0-YQA0201 Item Description AIC70-1A BOTTOM CASE ASSY AIC70-1A BOTTOM CASE AIC70 BATTERY LATCH L AIC70 BATTERY LATCH R H36 BATTERY LATCH SPRING AIC70-1A BATTERY LATCH KNOB L AIC70-1A BATTERY LATCH KNOB R AIC70 BATTERY LATCH MYLAR...
Page 166 Table 6-3. AIC70-1A Bottom Case Assembly Exploded Diagram 13N0-YQA0201 Item Description AIC70 BOTTOM CASE RUBBER FOOT T12ER-5M HDD GASKET U6S-1A GASKET FOR K/B COVER TK BTM GASKET 4 AIC70 ODD GASKET AIC70 DIMM GASKET 1 AIC70 DIMM GASKET 2 AIC70 DIMM GASKET 3 AIC70 DIMM GASKET 4 AIC70 DIMM GASKET 5 N10J-1A CARD READER GASKET...
Page 167 LCD COVER Assembly Exploded Diagram Figure 6-3. LCD COVER Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6-4. AIC70-1B LCD COVER Assembly Exploded Diagram 13N0-YQA0D01 Item Description AIC70-1B LCD COVER ASSY AIC70-1B LCD COVER AIC70 LCD COVER AL-FOIL WLAN ANTENNA MAIN AIC70 AIC70 LCD COVER PROTECT MYLAR FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Part Number 13N0-YQA0D01...
Page 168 LCD BEZEL Assembly Exploded Diagram Figure 6-4. LCD BEZEL Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6-5. AIC70-1A LCD BEZEL Acer Assembly Exploded Diagram 13N0-YQA0801 Item Description AIC70-1A LCD BEZEL AS ASSY AIC70-1A LCD BEZEL AS AIC70 BEZEL PROTECT MYLAR RIGH 70 BEZEL PROTECT MYLAR LEFT...
Page 169 Table 6-5. AIC70-1A LCD BEZEL Acer Assembly Exploded Diagram 13N0-YQA0801 Item Description AIC70 BEZEL MIC AL FOIL T12ER-5M HDD GASKET S151 LCD HALL SENSOR MAGNET FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Part Number 13N0-YQN0501/13N0-Y QN0502/13N0-YQN050 13N0-5PU0601 13N4-01U0V01 6-11...
Page 170 FRU List Table 6-6. System FRU-List CATEGORY Photo ADPATER BATTERY 6-12 Acer Part Name Adapter LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow PA-1650-22AC LV5 LED LF Adapter DELTA 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow ADP-65JH DB A, LV5 LED LF Adapter HIPRO 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow HP-A0652R3B...
Page 171 Table 6-6. System FRU-List CATEGORY Photo BOARD FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Acer Part Name Lan Intel WLAN 100BN.HMWG Crane Peak 1x1 BGN Foxconn Wirelss LAN Broadcom 4313 IPA 1x1 BGN Liteon Wireless LAN Atheros HB125 1x1 BGN Foxconn Wirelss LAN Atheros...
Page 172 Table 6-6. System FRU-List CATEGORY Photo BOARD CABLE 6-14 Acer Part Name TOUCHPAD BUTTON BOARD POWER CORD 1.8M BLACK 3 PIN UK POWER CORD 1.8M BLACK 3 PIN US POWER CORD 1.8M BLACK 3 PIN EU POWER CORD 1.8M BLACK 3 PIN DANISH POWER CORD 1.8M BLACK 3...
Page 173 Table 6-6. System FRU-List CATEGORY Photo CABLE FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Acer Part Name FFC CABLE - TP TO MB FFC CABLE - ODD/B TO MB FFC CABLE - IO/B TO MB ACER PART NO. 50.RN60U.002 50.RN60U.003 50.RN60U.004 6-15...
Page 174 Table 6-6. System FRU-List CATEGORY Photo CABLE CASE/COVE R/BRACKET ASSEMBLY 6-16 Acer Part Name DC-IN CABLE UPPER CASE ASSY BLACK W/TP, SPEAKER UPPER CASE ASSY GRAY W/TP, SPEAKER LOWER CASE ASSY FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List ACER PART NO. 50.RN60U.005 60.RN60U.001...
Page 175 CATEGORY Photo CASE/COVE R/BRACKET ASSEMBLY CPU/PROCE SSOR FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Acer Part Name HDD BRACKET MAIN/RAM COVER SD DUMMY CARD CPU Intel Pentium Dual-Core P6100 PGA 2.0G 35W K0 Max DDR3-1066 CPU Intel Pentium Dual-Core P6200 PGA 2.13G 35W K0 Max...
Page 176 CASE/COVE R/BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE/COVE R/BRACKET ASSEMBLY 6-18 Acer Part Name ODD SUPER MULTI MODULE ASSY ODD PLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X DS-8A5SH LF+HF W/O bezel SATA With TI + Rohm Solution (HF + Windows 7) ODD PANASONIC Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X...
Page 177 Table 6-6. System FRU-List CATEGORY Photo FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Acer Part Name HDD WD 2.5" 5400RPM 320GB WD3200BPVT-22ZEST0, ML320S, 4K DRIVE SATA 8MB LF F/W: 01.01A01 HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB MK3259GSXP, Capricorn 3BS, 375G/P, 4K drive SATA 8MB LF+HF F/W:GN003J 4K HDD SEAGATE 2.5"...
Page 178 Table 6-6. System FRU-List CATEGORY Photo KEYBOARD 6-20 Acer Part Name Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 103KS Black US International Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 103KS Black Arabic Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 104KS...
Page 179 Table 6-6. System FRU-List CATEGORY Photo KEYBOARD FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Acer Part Name Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 104KS Black Italian Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 107KS Black Japanese Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B...
Page 180 Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 104KS Black US w/ Canadian French Texture LED LCD 17.3" WXGA+ Glare MOUDLE ASSY ACER FOR BLACK LED LCD LPL 17.3" WXGA+ Glare LP173WD1-TLA3 LF 220nit 8ms 600:1 LED LCD SAMSUNG 17.3''...
Page 181 Photo CASE/COVE R/BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE/COVE R/BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE/COVE R/BRACKET ASSEMBLY FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Acer Part Name LCD BEZEL BLACK FOR ACER LCD BRACKET W/HIGNE - L LCD BRACKET W/HIGNE - R ACER PART NO. 60.RN60U.004 33.RN60U.002 33.RN60U.003 6-23...
Page 182 Table 6-6. System FRU-List CATEGORY Photo CAMERA MAINBOARD 6-24 Acer Part Name Liteon 0.3M LT7675AL Suyin Camera Rose_3G Mainboard AS7739/AS7739Z/AS7339/eMG7 29/eMG729Z/eMG529 Intel LF Mainboard AS7739G/AS7739ZG/eMG729G/e MG729ZG Intel LF N12PGV FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List ACER PART NO. AM.21400.078 AM.21400.058 MB.RN60P.001...
Page 183 Table 6-6. System FRU-List CATEGORY Photo MEMORY HEATSINK FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Acer Part Name Memory KINGSTON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 1GB ACR128X64D3S1333C9 LF 128*8 0.065um Memory UNIFOSA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 1GB GU672203EP0200 LF 128*8 0.065um Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII...
Page 184 Table 6-6. System FRU-List CATEGORY Photo SPEAKER SCREW 6-26 Acer Part Name SPEAKER SET SCREW M3*4L (K) B-NI,NY SCREW M2*3L ?4.5mm(K) B-NI,NY SCREW M2.5*5L(K)B-NI,NY SCREW M2*6L (K) B-ZN #1 NY SCREW M2.5*3L (K) B-ZN NY #1 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List ACER PART NO.
Page 185 Table 6-6. System FRU-List CATEGORY Photo SCREW FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Acer Part Name SCREW M2.5*6L K B-ZN #1 NY SCREW M2*5L (K) B-NI,NY ARID SCREW M2×2L (K) B-NI NY ACER PART NO. 86.RN60U.004 86.RN60U.005 86.RN60U.006 6-27...
Page 186 6-28 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List...
Page 187: Model Definition And Configuration
Serbia/B 4G50Mikk osnia-He rzegovin AS7739G-37 EMEA Slovenia/ 4G50Mikk Croatia AS7739G-37 EMEA Albania/ 4G50Mikk Macedon Model Definition and Configuration Country Acer Part No LX.RN702.00 LX.RN702.00 LX.RN702.00 LX.RN702.00 LX.RN702.00 LX.RN70C.0 Description AS7739G-374G32Mikk W7HP64ASDK2 MC N12PGV1GBCkk_3V3 1*4G/320/6L2.2/2R/CB_GN_0.3 C_AN_ENS1SP1 AS7739G-374G50Mikk W7HP64ASDK2 MC N12PGV1GBCkk_3V3 1*4G/500_L/6L2.2/2R/CB_GN_0 .3C_AN_ENS1SP1...
Page 188 Denmark 374G32Mi AS7739G- Denmark 374G50Mi AS7739G- Albania/Ma 374G50Mi cedonia AS7739G- Serbia/Bosn 374G50Mi ia-Herzegov AS7739G- Slovenia/Cr 374G50Mi oatia Country Acer Part No LX.RN70C.0 LX.RN70C.0 LX.RN702.00 LX.RN70C.0 Acer Part No LX.RN702.00 AS7739G_N12PGV1GBCkk_ LX.RN702.00 AS7739G_N12PGV1GBCkk_ LX.RN702.00 AS7739G_N12PGV1GBCkk_ LX.RN702.00 AS7739G_N12PGV1GBCkk_ LX.RN702.00 AS7739G_N12PGV1GBCkk_ Description AS7739G-374G50Mikk...
Page 189 AS7739G- Serbia/Bos 374G50Mi nia-Herzeg ovina AS7739G- Slovenia/Cr 374G50Mi oatia AS7739G- Albania/Ma 374G50Mi cedonia Model Definition and Configuration Acer Part No BOM Name LX.RN70C.0 AS7739G_N12PGV1GBCkk_ LX.RN70C.0 AS7739G_N12PGV1GBCkk_ LX.RN70C.0 AS7739G_N12PGV1GBCkk_ LX.RN702.00 AS7739G_N12PGV1GBCkk_ LX.RN70C.0 AS7739G_N12PGV1GBCkk_ Acer Part No BOM Name LX.RN702.0 AS7739G_N12PGV 1GBCkk_3V3 LX.RN702.0...
Page 190 AS7739G- Albania/Macedo 374G50Mi AS7739G- Serbia/Bosnia-H 374G50Mi erzegovina AS7739G- Slovenia/Croatia 374G50Mi AS7739G- Albania/Macedo 374G50Mi AS7739G- Serbia/Bosnia-H 374G50Mi erzegovina Acer Part No BOM Name LX.RN70C.0 AS7739G_N12PGV 1GBCkk_3V3 LX.RN70C.0 AS7739G_N12PGV 1GBCkk_3V3 LX.RN702.0 AS7739G_N12PGV 1GBCkk_3V3 LX.RN70C.0 AS7739G_N12PGV 1GBCkk_3V3 Acer Part No BOM Name LX.RN702.0...
Page 191 374G50Mi oatia AS7739G- Albania/Ma 374G50Mi cedonia AS7739G- Serbia/Bosn 374G50Mi ia-Herzegov AS7739G- Slovenia/Cr 374G50Mi oatia Model Definition and Configuration Acer Part No BOM Name LX.RN70C.0 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_ LX.RN702.0 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_ LX.RN70C.0 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_ Acer Part No BOM Name LX.RN702.00 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_3 LX.RN702.00...
Page 192 AS7739G- Albania/Ma 374G50Mi cedonia AS7739G- Serbia/Bos 374G50Mi nia-Herzeg ovina AS7739G- Slovenia/Cr 374G50Mi oatia AS7739G- Poland 373G50Mi Acer Part No BOM Name LX.RN702.00 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_3 LX.RN70C.0 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_3 Acer Part No BOM Name LX.RN702.00 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_3 LX.RN702.00 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_3 LX.RN702.00...
Page 193 AS7739G-3 Albania/Macedonia 74G50Mikk AS7739G-3 Serbia/Bosnia-Herzegovi 74G50Mikk AS7739G-3 Slovenia/Croatia 74G50Mikk AS7739G-3 Poland 73G50Mikk AS7739G-3 Poland 72G64Mikk Model Definition and Configuration Acer Part No BOM Name LX.RN70C.0 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_3 Acer Part No LX.RN702.00 LX.RN702.00 LX.RN702.00 LX.RN702.00 LX.RN702.00 LX.RN70C.0 LX.RN70C.0 LX.RN70C.0 LX.RN702.00 LX.RN70C.0...
Page 194 Slovenia/Croatia 74G50Mikk AS7739G-3 Albania/Macedonia 74G50Mikk AS7739G-3 Serbia/Bosnia-Herzegovin 74G50Mikk AS7739G-3 Slovenia/Croatia 74G50Mikk AS7739G-3 Poland 73G50Mikk AS7739G-3 Poland 72G64Mikk 7-10 Acer Part No BOM Name LX.RN702.00 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_3 LX.RN702.00 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_3 LX.RN702.00 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_3 LX.RN702.00 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_3 LX.RN702.00 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_3 LX.RN70C.00 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_3 LX.RN70C.00...
Page 195 4G50Mikk atia AS7739G-37 Poland 3G50Mikk AS7739G-37 Poland 2G64Mikk Table 7-10. Model Definition Model Country AS7739G-3 Denmark 74G32Mikk Model Definition and Configuration Acer Part No BOM Name LX.RN702.00 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_3 LX.RN702.00 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_3 LX.RN702.00 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_3 LX.RN702.00 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_3 LX.RN702.00 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_3 LX.RN70C.0...
Page 196 Slovenia/Croati 74G50Mikk AS7739G-3 Poland 73G50Mikk AS7739G-3 Poland 72G64Mikk Table 7-11. Model Definition Model AS7739G-374G32Mi Denmark AS7739G-374G50Mi Denmark AS7739G-374G50Mi Albania/Macedo 7-12 Acer Part No BOM Name LX.RN702.0 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_3 LX.RN702.0 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_3 LX.RN702.0 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_3 LX.RN702.0 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_3 LX.RN70C.0 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_3 LX.RN70C.0...
Page 197 AS7739G-374G50M Albania/Macedo AS7739G-374G50M Serbia/Bosnia- Herzegovina AS7739G-374G50M Slovenia/Croati AS7739G-374G50M Albania/Macedo AS7739G-374G50M Serbia/Bosnia- Herzegovina AS7739G-374G50M Slovenia/Croati Model Definition and Configuration Country Acer Part No LX.RN702.0 LX.RN702.0 LX.RN70C.0 LX.RN70C.0 LX.RN70C.0 LX.RN702.0 LX.RN70C.0 Country Acer Part No LX.RN702.00 LX.RN702.00 LX.RN702.00 LX.RN702.00 LX.RN702.00 LX.RN70C.00 LX.RN70C.00 LX.RN70C.00...
Page 198 Herzegovina AS7739G-374G50Mi Slovenia/Croati AS7739G-374G50Mi Albania/Maced onia AS7739G-374G50Mi Serbia/Bosnia- Herzegovina AS7739G-374G50Mi Slovenia/Croati AS7739G-373G50Mi Poland AS7739G-372G64Mi Poland 7-14 Country Acer Part No LX.RN702.00 LX.RN70C.00 Country Acer Part No LX.RN702.00 LX.RN702.00 LX.RN702.00 LX.RN702.00 LX.RN702.00 LX.RN70C.00 LX.RN70C.00 LX.RN70C.00 LX.RN702.00 LX.RN70C.00 BOM Name NB Chipset...
Page 199 Serbia/Bosnia-H erzegovina AS7739G-374G50M Slovenia/Croatia AS7739G-374G50M Albania/Macedon AS7739G-374G50M Serbia/Bosnia-H erzegovina AS7739G-374G50M Slovenia/Croatia AS7739G-373G50M Poland AS7739G-372G64M Poland Model Definition and Configuration Country Acer Part No LX.RN702.00 LX.RN702.00 LX.RN702.00 LX.RN702.00 LX.RN702.00 LX.RN70C.00 LX.RN70C.00 LX.RN70C.00 LX.RN702.00 LX.RN70C.00 BOM Name Adapter AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_3 AS7739G_N12 PGV1GBCkk_3...
Page 200 7-16 Model Definition and Configuration...
Page 201: Test Compatible Components
Test Compatible Components This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All ® of its system functions are tested under Windows 7 environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
Page 202: Microsoft Windows
6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON ID:AS10B73 Battery SIMPLO AS10B Li-Ion 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON ID:AS10B75 Battery SANYO AS10B Li-Ion 3S2P SANYO 6 cell 6000mAh Main COMMON ID: AS10B3E Acer Part No. AP.06501.026 AP.06503.024 AP.0650A.012 LZ.21000.085 BT.00603.110 BT.00604.048 BT.00605.061 BT.00607.122...
Page 203 CPU Intel Pentium Dual-Core P6200 PGA 2.13G 35W K0 Max DDR3-1066 CPU Intel Pentium Dual-Core P6300 PGA 2.26G 35W K0 Max DDR3-1066 HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB HTS543232A7A384, Eagle B7, 320G/P SATA LF+HF F/W:A60W Acer Part No. BT.00605.063 AM.21400.078 AM.21400.109 AM.21400.111 AM.21400.058 AM.21400.077 CR.21500.030...
Page 204 320G/P SATA 8MB LF F/W:0001SDM1 HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 640GB MK6459GSXP, Capricron 3BS, 375G/P SATA 8MB LF+HF F/W:GN003J 4K HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 640GB HTS547564A9E384,Jet B, 375G/P SATA 8MB LF+HF F/W:DA3872 Acer Part No. KH.32001.021 KH.32004.005 KH.32008.022 KH.32008.024 KH.50001.017 KH.50004.003 KH.50007.013...
Page 205 SATA 8MB LF F/W:01.01A01 HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 750GB WD750BPVT-22HZXT3, ML375M-AF2, 375G/P, 4K drive SATA 8MB LF+HF F/W:01.01A01 Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard Black NONE Y2010 Acer Texture Atheros AR8158L LED LCD AUO 17.3'' WXGA+ Glare B173RW01-V3 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 LED LCD SAMSUNG 17.3'' WXGA+...
Page 206 Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB HMT325S6BFR8C-H9 LF 256*8 46nm Memory NONE SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 4GB dummy P/N LF Memory KINGSTON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 4GB ACR512X64D3S13C9G LF+HF NB Chipset Intel CS BD82HM55 Acer Part No. LK.1730D.002 KN.1GB03.034 KN.1GB07.004 KN.1GB0H.017 KN.2GB00.001 KN.2GB03.021 KN.2GB04.017 KN.2GB07.004 KN.2GB09.010...
Page 207 40nm 29mm*29mm GB1-128 package VRAM SAMSUNG Graphic DDRIII 900 2Gb K4W2G1646C-HC11 LF 128*16 46nm VRAM HYNIX Graphic DDRIII 900 2Gb H5TQ2G63BFR-11C LF 128*16 46nm PIFA BGN (HM) T77H121.01 BGN (HM) WN6601AH Acer Part No. KU.00801.041 KU.00805.049 KU.00807.075 KU.0080D.055 KU.0080D.057 KU.0080F.014 KG.PGV0V.002 VR.2GB0B.003 VR.2GB0G.002...
Page 208 3rd WiFi 1x1 BGN Foxconn Wirelss LAN Broadcom 4313 10001067 INT100H INTEL 8-10 Description 1x1 BGN (HM) T77H194.00 1x1 BGN IPA 1x1 BGN Lan Intel WLAN 100BN.HMWG Crane Peak 1x1 BGN Acer Part No. NI.23600.076 NI.23600.085 NI.23600.086 NI.23600.088 NI.23600.090 KI.CNH01.002 Test Compatible Components...
Page 209: Online Support Information
This section describes online technical support services available to help users repair their Acer Systems. For distributors, dealers, ASP or TPM, please refer the technical queries to a local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website.

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