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Acer Aspire 1700 Series
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available
on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to
http://csd.acer.com.tw
PART NO.: VD.A08V7.001
PRINTED IN TAIWAN

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  • Page 1 Acer Aspire 1700 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PART NO.: VD.A08V7.001 PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 800 service guide. Date Chapter Updates justmanuals.com...
  • Page 3 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Denotes actual messages that appear SCREEN MESSAGES on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
  • Page 4 DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications Overview ............1 Features .
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Remove the system fan ......... 49 FDD Module .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Top view ........... . . 85 Connector Description .
  • Page 9 Table of Contents...

  • Page 10: System Specifications

    Chapter 1 System Specifications Overview Aspire 1700 is designed to be a mobile desktop. It can support Intel Pentium 4 Northwood as well as Intel Celeron with front side bus 400MHz or 533MHz. The LCD panel ranges from 15” to 17” and the capacity is built to be below 6 litters.

  • Page 11: Features

    Features Performance Intel Pentium 4 Northwood 1.8~3.06 GHz/Celeron processor L2 cache 512k (Northwood), 128K (Celeron) SiS M650 with SiS 962, support 400/533MHz Bus, HTT support. 20GB or higher capacity Desktop 5400rpm, 7200rpm HDD Microsoft XP OS Optional 6-in-1 Multimedia memory card module. Multimedia CD-ROM DVD-ROM...

  • Page 12: Outlook

    Outlook Opened Front View Label Description Display Power button Keyboard Touchpad Click button & scroll key Audio DJ controls and indicator Palm rest Launch keys Status indicators Chapter 1 justmanuals.com...

  • Page 13: Closed Front View

    Closed Front view Item Description Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output Wireless Lights when the Wireless LAN capability is enabled. communication indicator Power indicator Lights when the computer is on. Chapter 1...
  • Page 14 Lef t view Item Description Optical drive Depending on your model, the optical drive is one of the following: • CD-ROM drive for reading CDs. DVD-ROM drive for reading CDs and DVDs. DVD/CD-RW combo drive for reading CDs and DVDs, and writing to CD-Rs and CD-RW s..

  • Page 15: Right View

    Right view Item Description Right Latch Locks and releases the lid.(One on the right and one on the left) Speaker/Headphone-out Connects to audio line-out devices jack (e.g.,speakers, headphones). Line-in/Mic-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Selection is through the OS Windows mixer.

  • Page 16: Rear View

    Rear view Item Description USB ports 2 ports for connecting USB 2.0 devices. Modem Connects the built-in fax/data modem to a phone line. S-video Connects to a television or dispaly device with S- video input. External display port Connects an external (VGA) display devices monitor.

  • Page 17: Bottom View

    Bottom view Item Description Battery cover Protects the battery bay. Sub-woofer Enhance the audio quality. Ventilation slots Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Chapter 1...

  • Page 18: Main Board Layout

    Main Board Layout Chapter 1 justmanuals.com...

  • Page 19: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification Type Pentium 4/Celeron Socket Speed 1.8G~3.06G Minimum operating speed 0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS Setup is set to Enabled.) Voltage Processor voltage can be detected by the system without setting any jumper.
  • Page 20 This section has two table lists, system memory specification and the possible combinations of memory module. System Memory Item Specification Memory socket number 2 sockets (4 banks) Support memory size per socket 128MB / 256MB/ 512MB / 1GB Support maximum memory size 1G x2 Support memory type DDR SDRAM...
  • Page 21 Video Interface Item Specification Video controller resident bus AGP bus Video interface support Video YUV texture in all texture formats H/W DVD accelerator Display Screen Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Hor. Scan (KHz) Pixel Clock (MHz) 640x480 31.5 25.2 640x480 37.4 32.0 640x480 37.5...
  • Page 22 Audio Interface Item Specification Music synthesizer Yes, internal FM synthesizer Sampling rate 48 KHz (max.) MPU-401 UART support Microphone jack Supported Headphone jack Supported IDE Interface Item Specification IDE controller SiS962 IDE controller resident bus PCI bus Number of IDE channel Support IDE interface E-IDE (up to PIO mode-4 and Ultra DMA 33/66), ANSIS ATA rev.3.0 ATAPI Support bootable CD-ROM...
  • Page 23 Serial Port Item Specification Optional serial port IRQ COM1: IRQ 3, and 4 (via BIOS Setup) Modem Item Specification Software Modem V.9.0/9.2 Modem connector type RJ11 Full duplex USB Port Item Specification OHCI USB 1.1/2.0 USB Class Support legacy keyboard for legacy mode Memory Address Map Address Size...
  • Page 24 I/O Address Map Hex Range Devices 000-00F DMA Controller-1 020-021 Interrupt Controller-1 040-043 System Timer 060-060 Keyboard Controller 8742 061-061 System Speaker 070-071 CMOS RAM Address and Real Time Clock 080-08F DMA Page Register 0A0-0A1 Interrupt Controller-2 0C0-0DF DMA Controller-2 0F0-0FF Math Co-Processor 170-177...
  • Page 25 APIC mode PCI x System Devices Add-On-Card Devices PCI 16 PCI 17 1394, Carbus PCI 18 Modem, WLAN (Mini PCI), Audio PCI 19 PCI 20 USB 0 (1,1) PCI 21 USB 1 (1,1) PCI 22 USB 2 (1,1) PCI 23 USB 3 (2,0) DRQ Assignment Map DRQx...
  • Page 26 Environmental Requirements Item Specifications Non-operating (packed) 5 ~ 27.1 Hz: 0.6 G 27.1 ~ 50 Hz: 0.016 mm 50 ~ 500 Hz: 2 G Mechanical Specifications Item Specification Weight Varied by local configuration One 3 ½ FDD and one 3.5 HDD (without packing) Dimensions (main footprint)

  • Page 27: Power Management Function (Acpi Support Function)

    Power Management Function (ACPI support function) Device Standby Mode Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices (0-15 minutes, time step=1 minute). Hard disk drive goes into Standby mode (for ATA standard interface). Disable V-sync to control the VESA DPMS monitor. Resume method: device activated (Keyboard for DOS, keyboard &...

  • Page 28: Bios Setup Utility

    HDD1 Serial Number: ATAPI Device: System BIOS Ver: A3Axx VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Num: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Aspire 1700 Manufacture Name: acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ↑↓ Help Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults ←→ Select 4Sub-Menu Exit...

  • Page 29: Info

    Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). To change the value of a parameter, press por q.

  • Page 30: Info

    HDD1 Serial Number: ATAPI Device: System BIOS Ver: A3Axx VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Num: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Aspire 1700 Manufacture Name: acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ↑↓ Help Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults ←→ Select 4Sub-Menu Exit...
  • Page 31 Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main System Devices Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help System Time: [HH:MM:SS]...
  • Page 32 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Format/Option System Time Sets the system time. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date System Memory...

  • Page 33: System Devices

    System Devices The System Devices screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main System Devices Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Serial Port: [Auto] Parallel Port: [Auto] Mode: [ECP] Television Type: [NTSC]...

  • Page 34: Password On Boot

    Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main System Devices Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help User Password Is: Clear Supervisor Password Is: Clear Hard Disk Security: Clear HDD Master ID: Set User Password:...

  • Page 35: Setting A Password

    Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive).
  • Page 36 Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter.

  • Page 37: Boot

    Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info.
  • Page 38 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main System Devices Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes ↑↓ Help Select Item F5/F6...

  • Page 39: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: 1.An ESD mat 2.A Philips screw driver 3.A tweezers 4.And a hex screw driver NOTE: Use an ESD wristband to avoid the risk of electronic discharge Chapter 3...

  • Page 40: General Information

    General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Jewelry such as watches, rings and bracelets should be removed before service disassembly.

  • Page 41: Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

    Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
  • Page 42 Con't Front Panel Base Assy (Upper Case Assy) Audio DJ Board Cable FDD Module Speaker Audio DJ Lid Switch Board Cable Main Board Base Module Touchpad Touchpad Bracket Touchpad I/O Shield PCI Board Switch Board FDD Module Main Board w/ Main Board FDD FFC Main Board...
  • Page 43 Screw List Item Description SCREW MM30060IL67 SCREW MM25025ICI0 SCREW MM25040IL60 SCREW MM25060IL69 SCREW MM20030ICI3 SCREW MM20080ICI6 SCREW MM20100ICI3 SCREW MS17025B202 SCREW MBEA1001012 SCREW MF30060PBJ5 SCREW MM25070ICI5 SCREW MS25060ILR1 SCREW MS25060P527 SCREW MM25040ICI1 SCREW MS25025IBX8 SCREW MS25180I100 SCREW MS25100B371 SCREW MS0601BILQ1 HDD SCREW SCREW MS25060IM01 SCREW MM30050ICI4...

  • Page 44: Disassembling

    Disassembling Remove the battery Release the seven screws as shown here. Remove the bottom shield plate. Remove the 5 screws as shown here. Remove the battery or dummy battery module. Remove the HDD module Remove the 4 screws that secure the HDD module. Lift the HDD module and detach the IDE connector and power connector at the same time.

  • Page 45: Remove The Thermal Module

    Remove the thermal module Disconnect the fan power connector. Remove the three screws as shown here Remove the thermal module. Remove CPU Open the CPU lever, remove the CPU and close the lever. Remove the memory Remove the memory Remove VGA card Disconnect the VGA connector.

  • Page 46: Detach The Wireless Card

    Detach the wireless card Detach the wireless card. Disconnect the two wireless cables. Remove moden card Remove the screws on the MDC (modem card) Detach the card from the modem cable. Release the cable Remove the inverter cover Remove the screws as shown here. Remove the inverter cover.

  • Page 47: Detach The Upper System Cover

    Detach the upper system cover Remove the two screws on the one side, and the two screws on the other. . Remove the hinge covers on each side Detach the upper system cover (middle cover). Remove the LCD module Detach the LED cable from the LED board. Remove the screws that secure the hinge.

  • Page 48: Remove The Lcd Panel

    Remove the LCD panel Detach the silicon line pad by following the instruction here. And the other side. Unscrew the three screws on the edge of the LCD panel on both sides. Detach the LCD skirting board (LCD bezel) by following the instruction here. Remove the TEN screws on the side mount.
  • Page 49 Follow the same procedure on the other inverter cable. Disconnect the inverter power cable from the inverter board. Remove the mylar that covering the inverter board. Remove the two screws that secure the inverter board bracket. Chapter 3...

  • Page 50: Remove The Mylars

    Remove the mylars Remove the wireless module Remove the two screws that secure the wireless antenna. Remove the antenna. Repeat the same procedure on the other side. Remove the wireless module Remove the side bracket Remove the two screws as shown here. Then remove the side bracket. Chapter 3 justmanuals.com...

  • Page 51: Remove The Led Cable Attached On The Lcd Outer Shield

    Repeat the same procedure on the other side bracket. Remove the LED cable attached on the LCD outer shield. Remove the subwoofer Disconnect the subwoofer cable. Remove the two screws that secure the subwoofer. Remove the subwoofer. Chapter 3...

  • Page 52: Release The Mdc Cable

    Release the MDC cable. Disconnect the cable to the modem header. Remove the keyboard Remove the six screws the secure the keyboard. Remove the keyboard and disconnect the attached cable. Remove the LED board Detach the LED ribbon cable. Remove the four screws that secure the LED board. Lift the LED board and disconnect the LED cable at the same time.

  • Page 53: Detach The Front Panel

    Disconnect the LED ribbon cable from the LED board. Detach the front panel Disconnect the touch pad ribbon cable. Remove the three screws as shown here. Turn the unit upside down, and then remove the group of FOUR, the group of EIGHT and the group of SIX screws.

  • Page 54: Remove The Touch Pad

    Disconnect the other side of the ribbon cable to the Audio DJ board. Remove the screw that secures the Audio DJ board. Remove the DJ board. Remove the touch pad Remove the mylar here. Disconnect the two ribbon cables to the touch pad. Remove the mylar.

  • Page 55: Remove The Touch Pad Board

    Remove the touch pad bracket. Remove the touch pad. Remove the touch pad board Remove the four screws that secure the touch pad board. Remove the touch pad board. Remove the lid switch cable Disconnect the lid switch cable by releasing the screw. Remove the lid switch cable.

  • Page 56: Remove The Speaker Set

    Remove the speaker set Remove the tape Remove the aluminum tape (the tape can be damaged while servicing, please make sure you have a spare one). Remove the tape here. Disconnect the speaker cable. Remove the screw as shown here. And the one on the other side.

  • Page 57: Remove The System Fan

    Remove the PCI board. Remove the six screws that secure the I/O shield. Remove the I/O shield. Disconnect the system fan power connector. Remove the two screws, one on each side, that secure the mainboard. Remove the mainboard from the mainboard bracket. Remove the system fan Remove the two screws that secure the system fan.

  • Page 58: Fdd Module

    FDD Module Disconnect the ribbon cable. Remove the screws as shown here. Remove the FDD bracket away from the floppy drive. HDD Module Disconnect the HDD power cable and then the IDE coaxial cable. Remove the screws that secure the HDD, and the other side. Remove the bracket from the HDD.

  • Page 59: Combo Module

    Combo Module Remove the three screws as shown here. Remove the bracket. Chapter 3...
  • Page 60 Chapter 3 justmanuals.com...
  • Page 61 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: 1.An ESD mat 2.A Philips screw driver 3.A tweezers 4.And a hex screw driver NOTE: Use an ESD wristband to avoid the risk of electronic discharge Chapter 3...

  • Page 62: General Information

    General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Jewelry such as watches, rings and bracelets should be removed before service disassembly.

  • Page 63: Re-Assembly

    Re-assembly Place the system fan Put the mainboard bracket on the table. Place the system fan back to position. Fasten the two screws for the system fan. Re-assembling the mainboard Place the mainboard back to the bracket. Secure the two screws on each side. Reconnect the system fan power connector.

  • Page 64: Place The Speaker Set Back To Position

    Place the motherboard module back to position. Secure the nine screws as shown here. Place the speaker set back to position Place the speaker set back to position Secure the screw on each side. Reconnect the speaker connector. Fix the wire by a tape. Use an aluminum tape to avoid electro-emission.

  • Page 65: Place The Floppy Module Back To Position

    Place the floppy module back to position Place the floppy module back to position. Secure the three screws for the floppy. Reconnect the floppy ribbon cable. Place the touch pad back to position Place the lid switch cable back to position. Secure the screw.

  • Page 66: Reconnect The Audio Dj Board

    Reconnect the Audio DJ board Reconnect the ribbon cable and the other. Use another tape to secure. Place the Audio DJ board back to position. Secure the screw. Reconnect the Audio DJ cable and the reconnect the other side. Place the system cover back to position Place the system cover back to position.

  • Page 67: Reconnect The Led Cable

    Secure the three screws here. Reconnect the touch pad ribbon cable. Reconnect the LED cable Attach the LED cable to the board. And the LED power cable to the board. Secure the four screws on the LED board. Reconnect the LED cable. Place the keyboard back to position Reconnect the keyboard ribbon cable.

  • Page 68: Place The Mdc Cable Back To Position

    Place the MDC cable back to position Place the MDC cable back to position. Reconnect the MDC header. Fix the wire by the slot. Reconnect the sub-woofer Place the subwoofer back to position. Secure the two screws for the sub-woofer. Reconnect the sub-woofer connector.

  • Page 69: Place The Side Mount Back To Position

    Place the side mount back to position. Place the side mount back to position. Secure the side mount. Repeat the same procedure on the other side. Secure the wire with a tape. Place the wireless antenna back to position Place the wireless antenna back to position. Secure the antenna on the one side and the other.

  • Page 70: Reattach The Lcd Cable

    Reattach the LCD cable Reattach the LCD cable. Secure the connector with a tape and the other side. Place the inverter board back to position Place the inverter bracket back to position and the other. Secure the two brackets. Place the inverter board back to a mylar. Reconnect the inverter power.

  • Page 71: Re-Assembling The Lcd Module

    Re-assembling the LCD module Place the LCD panel back to position. Secure the ten screws as shown here. Fix the LCD skirting board (LCD bezel). Secure the three screws on the one side, and the other. Attach a new silicon pad and the other. Insert the cables into the hole carefully.

  • Page 72: Place The System Cover And Hinge Back To Position

    Place the system cover and hinge back to position Place the system cover (middle cover) back to position. Place the hinge cover back to position and secure the hinge cover. Repeat the same procedure on the other side. Place the inverter cover back to position Place the inverter cover back to position.

  • Page 73: Place The Vga Card Back To Position

    Reconnect the cable to the MDC card. Secure the card. Reconnect the wireless cable. Place the wireless card back to position. Place the VGA card back to position. Place the VGA card back to position. Secure the VGA card. Reconnect the VGA connector. Insert the memory Insert the memory.

  • Page 74: Place The Cpu Back

    Place the CPU back Place the CPU back. Place the thermal module back to position Place the thermal module back to position. Secure the thermal module. Reconnect the thermal fan connector. Place the floppy back to position Place the floppy back to position. Secure the floppy.

  • Page 75: Place The Battery Or Dummy Battery Back To Position

    Place the battery or dummy battery back to position. Place the battery or dummy battery back to position. Secure the battery module. Place the bottom shield back to position. Place the bottom shield back to position. Secure the bottom shield. This completes the re-assembly procedures of Aspire 1700.

  • Page 76: Fdd Module

    FDD Module Reattach the FDD bracket. Secure the screw. Reconnect the ribbon cable. HDD Module Reattach the HDD bracket. Secure the HDD with screws. Reconnect the power cable and the coaxial cable. Chapter 3 justmanuals.com...

  • Page 77: Combo Module

    Combo Module Reattach the bracket. Secure the combo with three screws. Chapter 3...
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  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

  • Page 80: System Check Procedures

    System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.

  • Page 81: Memory Check

    External keyboard If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.

  • Page 82: Touchpad Check

    Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: Check out the Power Management in control Panel In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct.

  • Page 83: Power-On Self-Test (Post) Error Message

    Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer.

  • Page 84: Index Of Error Messages

    Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Struck Key See ““Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 8 System CMOS checksum bad - Default RTC battery configuration used Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot...
  • Page 85 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See “Power System Check” on page 9 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM.

  • Page 86: Index Of Symptom-To-Fru Error Message

    Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work First, plug a monitor to CRT port. Next, enter BIOS utility to running “Load Default Settings” then reboot the system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work).
  • Page 87 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery can’t be charged or discharged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 10. Battery pack Main board System hang during POST ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly Main board...
  • Page 88 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from standby mode. Standby/Hibernation mode. Check if the battery is low. Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer.
  • Page 89 Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly. See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 43. Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly. Main board Internal LAN does not work correctly Lan cable Driver Main board...

  • Page 90: Intermittent Problems

    Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following: Run the diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.

  • Page 91: Undetermined Problems

    System Check” on page 9): Power-off the computer. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive...
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  • Page 93: Aspire 1700 Jumpers And Connectors

    Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Aspire 1700 Jumpers and Connectors Top view Chapter 5...

  • Page 94: Connector Description

    Connector Description Connector No. Description PS2 port Parallel port LAN connector CPU fan connector COM1 port VGA port S-video port Modem connector MDC connector System fan connector USB port DC in connector CPU socket USB port 1394 connector Mini 1394 connector MIC connector Line out connector Woofer connector...

  • Page 95: Bottom View

    Bottom View Chapter 5...

  • Page 96: Connector Description

    Connector Description Connector No. Description Audio DJ FFC connector Keyboard connector Speaker connector LED board FFC connector FDD FFC connector Touchpad FFC connector Chapter 5 justmanuals.com...

  • Page 97: Fru List

    Chapter 6 FRU List Exploded Diagram The System Chapter 6...

  • Page 98: Lcd 17" Assy

    LCD 17 ” ASSY FDD ASSY Chapter 5 justmanuals.com...

  • Page 99: Hdd Assy

    HDD ASSY ODD ASSY Chapter 5...
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  • Page 101: Fru List

    FRU List Picture Partname And Description Part Number CPU/Processor INTEL PENTIUM 4 NORTHWOOD 2.53GHZ/512K/533FSB KC.DPM01.253 INTEL PENTIUM 4 NORTHWOOD 3.06GHZ/512K/533FSB 01.NORTH.306 INTEL CELERON 1.8GHZ/128K/400FSB, SL68D 01.ICLON.1GK INTEL CELERON 2.0GHZ/128K/400FSB KC.DCM01.20A Memory SDRAM 256MB DDR266 INFINEON HYS64D32000GU-7-B KN.25602.002 SDRAM 512MB DDR266 INFINEON HYS64D64020GU-7-B KN.51202.001 SDRAM 256MB DDR266 NANYA NT256D64S88AAG-7K ( KN.25603.002...
  • Page 102 Picture Partname And Description Part Number LCD BEZEL W/ ACER LOGO 17" 60.A08V7.006 LCD LATCH 17" 47.A08V7.001 LCD SPRING 17" 47.A08V7.002 LCD ACER LOGO 47.A08V7.003 LCD DECORATION BAR 17" 47.A08V7.004 FDD/Floppy Disk Drive FDD MODULE 1.44MB SLIM PANASONIC JU226A273FC 6M.A08V7.002 FDD 1.44MB SLIM PANASONIC/JU226A273FC...
  • Page 103 Picture Partname And Description Part Number DVD-RW COMBO MODULE 24X QSI SBW242 6M.A08V7.001 DVD/CD-RW COMBO 24X QSI SBW242 KO.24X07.001 ODD BRACKET 33.A08V7.004 DVD-RW COMBO DRIVE BEZEL 42.A08V7.004 Cables POWER CORD US 50.A08V7.011 POWER CORD CONTINENTAL 50.A08V7.012 POWER CORD UK 50.A08V7.013 POWER CORD ITALIAN 50.A08V7.014 POWER CORD DANISH...
  • Page 104 Picture Partname And Description Part Number PCI WIRELESS LAN CARD AMBIT 802.11B 55.A08V7.007 MDC MD BOARD AMBIT AGERE MODEM 55.A08V7.008 NVIDIA NV-18M 64MB AGP CARD VG.44808.001 LAUNCH BOARD 55.A08V7.001 AUDIO DJ BOARD 55.A08V7.002 TOUCH SWITCH BOARD 55.A08V7.003 TOUCHPAD BOARD 55.A08V7.004 PCMCIA DAUGHTER BOARD W/ CARDBUS SLOT 55.A08V7.005 M/B W/ BATTERY...
  • Page 105 Picture Partname And Description Part Number KEYBOARD SUNREX GERMAN KB.A0809.003 KEYBOARD SUNREX UK KB.A0809.002 KEYBOARD SUNREX ITALIAN KB.A0809.004 KEYBOARD SUNREX FRENCH KB.A0809.005 KEYBOARD SUNREX SWISS/G KB.A0809.006 KEYBOARD SUNREX US INTERNATIONAL KB.A0809.001 KEYBOARD SUNREX BELGIUM KB.A0809.010 KEYBOARD SUNREX SPANISH KB.A0809.007 KEYBOARD SUNREX PORTUGUESE KB.A0809.008 KEYBOARD SUNREX CZECH KB.A0809.012...
  • Page 106 Picture Partname And Description Part Number M/B PLATE 33.A08V7.003 Others SPEAKER R+L VECO 28KC04-1 23.A08V7.001 SPEAKER FOIL 47.A08V7.005 SUB-WOOFER 2PIN VECO 25KP04 23.A08V7.002 M/B SYSTEM FAN 23.A08V7.002 FAN SINK W/ SCREWS*4PCS 23.A08V7.003 Screws SCREW MM30060IL67 86.A08V7.001 SCREW MM25025ICI0 86.A08V7.002 SCREW MM25040IL60 86.A08V7.003 SCREW MM25060IL69 86.A08V7.004...

  • Page 107: Appendix A Model Definition And Configuration

    Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 1700 Series Model Card Wirele Memory Number (GB) Reader ss LAN 1702SC Pentium 4 17.0" 512M 2.53GHz SXGA CDRW+DVD 1702SCi Pentium 4 17.0" 512M 2.53GHz SXGA CDRW+DVD 1703SC Pentium 4 17.0" 512M 2.66GHz SXGA CDRW+DVD 1703SCi...

  • Page 108: Main Features

    Main Features ® ® Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Northwood 1.8~3.06 GHz/Celeron processor L2 cache 512k (Northwood), 128K (Celeron) SiS M650 with SiS 962, support 400/533MHz Bus, HTT support. 15” Desktop XGA and 17” Desktop SXGA. Optional 6-in-1 Multimedia memory card module Optical drive bay for optional CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo Two stereo speakers + One sub-woofer Modem: Software Modem V9.0/V9.2 56Kbps...
  • Page 109 Appendix A...

  • Page 110: Appendix B Test Compatible Components

    Appendix B 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 XP Home, Windows XP Pro and Windows 2000 environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
  • Page 111 1394 30GB HDD 1394 CCD(Stealth Fire) 1394(stealthFire tm) 1394 HUB: Aten 1394 HUB 1394 DV (Sony DCR-PC100) Projector Acer 7755c USB 2.0 USB (HUB FH-600)aten firewire HUB 5port USB HDD: Easy BOX USB (yamaha)CRW-70 USB DVD/CD-RW(pioneer)DVR-104 Adaptec USB 2.0 PCMCIA card...

  • Page 112: Microsoft® Windows® Xp Environment Test

    Item Specifications PC Card Modem Card: Xircom CreditCard Modem 56 (CM-56) Xircom CreditCard Modem 56 (CM-56G) LAN Card: D-Link Fast Ethernet DFE-650 D-Link CardBus DFE-660 3COM 10/100 16Bit LAN Card (3CCFE574BT) 3COM 10/100 CardBus LAN Card (3CCFE575BT) 3COM 10M CardBus LAN Card (3CCFE589eT) Xircom CreditCard Ethernet 10/100 (CE3B-100BTX) Xircom CardBus Ethernet II 10/100 (CBE2-100BTX) SCSI:...
  • Page 113 Item Specifications USB Port USB Mouse: Microsoft Optical USB Mouse Logitech Wheel Mouse Acer USB Mouse M012B0 USB Keyboard: Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro Gateway Keyboard SK-9910U Gateway Keyboard SK-9926 USB Camera: Microtek EyeStar U2S PC Camera USC-1 Dlink DSC 350 USB CCD...
  • Page 114 Item Specifications Game Harry Potter Star Wars Rogue Squadron starcraft Quake III Access Point Intel Access Point Software Microsoft Office 2K Microsoft Office XP Microsoft Project 2000 Lotus Notes 5.1 WinFax10.0 WinFax10.0 Adobe Acrobat 5.0 VC ++ 6.0 Microsoft FrontPage2002 Appendix B justmanuals.com...
  • Page 115 Appendix B...

  • Page 116: Appendix C Online Support Information

    This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d.
  • Page 117 Appendix C...
  • Page 118 Index EPP 13 Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 75 ACPI 18 External CD-ROM Drive Check 72 Assignment Map 14 External Diskette Drive Check 72 Audio controller 12 Audio Interface 12 FDC 37C677 13 Features 2, 101 connectivity 2 BIOS Setup Utility 19 design 2 BIOS Utility 19 ergonomics 2...
  • Page 119 Test Compatible Components 103 Touchpad Check 74 Main board Layout 9 Troubleshooting 71 Mechanical Specifications 17 Memory size 11 UART 13 system 11 Undetermined Problems 83 Memory Address Map 14 Universal HCI 14 Memory Check 73 USB Port 14 Model Definition 100 utility Modem 14 BIOS 19...

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