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  • Page 1 ICONIA TAB A210 S E R V I C E G U I D E G U I D E...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents ........... . . i General Information .
  • Page 3 ICONIA TAB A210 ........

  • Page 4: Revision History

    Updates Copyright Copyright © 2012 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
  • Page 5 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: WARNING: Indicates a potential for personal injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potential loss of data or damage to equipment. IMPORTANT: Indicates information that is important to know for the proper completion of a procedure, choice of an option, or completing a task.

  • Page 6: General Information

    For Acer-authorized service providers: Your Acer office may have a different part number code than those given in the FRU list of this printed service guide. The list provided by your regional Acer office must be used to order FRU...
  • Page 7 CHAPTER Hardware Specifications and Configurations Hardware Specifications and Configurations ....1-2 Features ............1-2 Tablet tour .

  • Page 8: Chapter 1. Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features The following is a summary of the computer’s many features: Form Factor • 10.1” Tablet Operating System • Android Ice Cream Sandwich Platform • Tegra T30L 1.2GHz (Quad-core) ® • GPU Ultra Low Power GeForce System Memory •...

  • Page 9: Expansion Slot

    Camera • 2M Camera Connectivity Wi-Fi • IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth ® • Bluetooth 2.1+EDR • Micro USB 2.0 Type B for Client • USB 2.0 Host GPS/A-GPS • Standalone GPS and GLONASS (Broadcom BCM47511) • A-GPS: Wi-Fi Positioning Expansion Slot •...

  • Page 10: Dimensions And Weight

    Dimensions and Weight Dimension • 260.0 (H) x 175 (W) x 12.4 (D) mm (with bezel) Weight • < 685g Power Adapter and Battery Battery • Rechargeable Lithium-Ion polymer battery • Capacity 24.1 W (3260mAh cell *2, 2S1P) Power Adapter •...

  • Page 11: Tablet Tour

    Tablet tour Front View Figure 1-1. Front View Item Description Camera A 2-megapixel camera for video chatting and self-portrait images. Touch Screen 10.1-inch, 1280 x 800 capacitive touch screen. Hardware Specifications and Configurations...

  • Page 12: Rear View

    Rear View Figure 1-2. Rear View Item Description Speakers Emits stereo audio. Hardware Specifications and Configurations...

  • Page 13: Top View

    Top View Figure 1-3. Top View Icon Item Description Screen Rotation Use this switch to lock the screen rotation or allow the Lock Switch screen to match the tablet’s orientation. Volume Control Increases or decreases the tablet volume. Hardware Specifications and Configurations...

  • Page 14: Left View

    Left View Figure 1-4. Left View Icon Item Description • Long press to turn the tablet on. • Press briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep Power Button mode. • Press and hold to turn the tablet off. Headset Jack Connects to stereo headphones.

  • Page 15: Right View

    Right View Figure 1-5. Right View Icon Item Description AC Adapter Jack Connects to the power adapter. Hardware Specifications and Configurations...

  • Page 16: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram Figure 1-6. System Block Diagram 1-10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations...

  • Page 17: Specifications Table

    Specifications Table Computer specifications Item Metric Imperial Dimensions Length 260 mm 10.24 in Width 175 mm 6.89 in Height (front to rear) 12.4 mm 0.49 in Weight (equipped with optical < 685g Under 1.5 lbs drive, flash drive, and battery) Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and without battery)
  • Page 18 Wireless Azureware AW-NH660 BCM4751IFBG_FBGA100 GPS Low-Noise Amplifier APL5603-28BI-TRG_SOT23-5 TOUCH controller FT5816 eMMC 8G / 16G (Base on Acer’s AVL) CAMERA 2M pixel (Image sensor: Aptina SOC 2031) Thermal Sensor NCT72CMNR2G DFN Audio codec WM8903LGEFK-RV Audio Amplifier APA2010HAI-TRG WLCSP 9P CLASS D AMP...
  • Page 19 Processor Item Specification ® Cortex-A9 MPCore™ (Quad-Core) Processor with NEON technology CPU package 782 Ball 24.5 x 24.5 mm IHS-FCBGA NOTE: No CPU Fan in this product. Processor Specifications Speed Cache Core Item Cores Package Speed (FSB/DMI/ Tech Size Voltage QBI) L1:32KB 14 x 14...
  • Page 20 LAN Interface Item Specification LAN Chipset No support on board LAN LAN connector type LAN connector location No Keyboard for this product Bluetooth Interface Item Specification Chipset AW-NH660 Data throughput Bluetooth 2.1+EDR data rates of 1,2, and 3Mbps Protocol Interface UART Connector type I-PEX...
  • Page 21 LED 10.1” Item Specification Vendor/model name AUO _ B101EVT05 Screen Diagonal (mm) 255.85 mm (10.01W”) Active Area (mm) 216.96 mm (H) x 135.6 mm (V) Display resolution (pixels) 1280 x 3(RGB) x 800 Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.1695 mm x 0.1695 mm Typical White Luminance (cd/m ) also called Brightness...
  • Page 22 Mini Card Item Specification Number supported Features 3G Card Item Specification Features Audio Codec and Amplifier Item Specification Audio Controller WM8903LGEFK Audio onboard or optional On board Mono or Stereo Stereo Resolution 24-bit data resolution Compatibility I2S Interface; Sampling rate Sample rate up to 44.1KHz Internal microphone Internal speaker/quantity...
  • Page 23 Audio Codec and Amplifier Item Specification Amplifier IC APA2010HAI-TRG WLCSP 9P CLASS D AMP • Operating Voltage: 2.4V-5.5V • High Efficiency up to 90% • Low SupplyCurrent • IDD=2mA at VDD=5V • IDD=1.6mA at VDD=3.6V • Low Shutdown Current • IDD=1mA at VDD=5V •...
  • Page 24 Battery Item Specification Vendor & model name SANYO Battery Type Li-polymer Pack capacity 3400mAh (typical) Number of battery cell 2 cell Package configuration 2S1P Video Interface Item Specification Chipset N/A (Graphic function is embedded in CPU) Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate USB Port Item Specification...
  • Page 25 AC Adapter Item Specification Total output power 100Vac to 240Vac 0.5A(RMS)Max. @120Vac Maximum input AC current 0.25A(RMS)Max. @240Vac 40A Max. for 120VAC at Max load Inrush current 60A Max. for 240VAC at Max load (At cold start) Efficiency 79% Min. at max. load and 120Vac/60Hz Card Reader Item Specification...
  • Page 26 CHAPTER Diagnostic Utilities Diagnostic Utilities ........2-2 Introduction .

  • Page 27: Chapter 2. Diagnostic Utilities

    Diagnostic Utilities Introduction The ICONIA TAB A210 has a software tool designed to diagnose problems with its hardware components. Diagnostic Tool SOP Preparation • Diagnostic Tool - ACTP.zip • USB Driver of A210 for PC • USB cable • MicroSD card Tool Installation Install the USB driver in PC/NB.
  • Page 28 Run “Install V0JETACTP.bat”. Figure 2-2. ACTP Folder Directory On the device, go to the applications screen and look for the diagnostic tool named “ACTP”. Figure 2-3. Device Applications Screen Tap the ACTP icon to start the testing process. (Figure 2-3) Diagnostic Utilities...

  • Page 29: Main Menu

    Main Menu The diagnostic tool tests the Touch Panel, Display, Buttons, Speaker, Microphone, Camera, SD card and Vibrator functionality. Select the function(s) you want to test. Tap OK to start. Step 1 – Select item(s) Step 2 – Click “OK” to start testing Figure 2-4.
  • Page 30 2. Touch Linearity Test (Touch Panel) Draw your finger along the yellow squares. The result is a “Pass” if you fill all the yellow squares and a “Fail” if you do not. The program returns to the main menu after the test is finished. Figure 2-6.

  • Page 31: Front Camera

    4. Hardware Keys Test (Keys) Press the volume up, volume down and lock keys to verify if all keys work. A color change to green means key function works. Figure 2-8. Hardware Keys Test 5. Front Camera Aim the front side of the device at an object. Tap the “Photograph” icon to test the picture taking functionality.
  • Page 32 6. Speakers Loud tone sounds in the left speaker and then switches to the right speaker. Figure 2-10. Speakers Test 7. Microphone Tap the screen to start the test. When the “Recording” screen appears, speak into the device. Check if the voice is recorded when the screen switches to the “Playing” screen. Figure 2-11.
  • Page 33 8. SD Card (SD Read/Write Test) Insert a microSD card into the device. Touch the screen to start the SD read and write test. Figure 2-12. SD Card Test The screen shows success if the test is passed. Figure 2-13. SD Card Test Result 9.

  • Page 34: Uninstallation Procedures

    Uninstallation Procedures The diagnostic tool MUST be uninstalled once testing is done. IMPORTANT: DO NOT distribute this tool outside of the service center. → → On the device, go to Settings Apps Downloaded. Touch the “V0JETACTP” icon. Figure 2-15. Apps Screen Touch Uninstall.
  • Page 35 CHAPTER Jumper and Connector Locations Jumper and Connector Locations ......3-2 Mainboard Top View ..........3-2 Mainboard Bottom View .

  • Page 36: Chapter 3. Jumper And Connector Locations

    Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Top View SW5 SW3 JLINE1 JP70 JP72 JMDS1 Figure 3-1. Mainboard Top Table 3-1. Mainboard Top Jumper and Connectors Item Description Item Description SW4, SW5 Volume Keys JP70 USB (Client) Connector Lock Key JP72 USB (Host) Connector Power Button JMDS1 MicroSD connector...

  • Page 37: Mainboard Bottom View

    Mainboard Bottom View WIFANT JP14 GPSANT JMIC1 PJP3 PJP2 JLVDS3 JP58 SPK1 Figure 3-2. Mainboard Bottom Table 3-2. Mainboard Bottom Jumper and Connectors Item Description Item Description WIFANT Wi-Fi Antenna JLVDS3 Panel Connector Touch Panel Control JP14 Camera Connector JP58 Connector JMIC1 MIC Connector...
  • Page 38 CHAPTER Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .........4-2 General Information .

  • Page 39: General Information

    NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. Obtain as much detail as possible about the problem.

  • Page 40: Power On Issues

    Power On Issues If the system does not power on, perform the following: Start Swap the BATT Check BATT Swap M/B Figure 4-1. Power On Issues Troubleshooting...

  • Page 41: No Display Issues

    No Display Issues If the system does not display, perform the following: Start Go to power on power on Trouble shooting step Swap LCD cable Check LCD cable Swap LCD panel Check LCD panel Swap M/B Figure 4-2. No Display Issues Troubleshooting...

  • Page 42: Lcd Picture Failure

    LCD Picture Failure If the LCD picture fails, perform the following: Start Swap LCD cable Check LCD cable Swap LCD panel Check LCD panel Swap M/B Figure 4-3. LCD Picture Failure Troubleshooting...

  • Page 43: Touch Screen Failure

    Touch Screen Failure If the touch screen fails, perform the following: Start Check touch Swap touch screen cable screen cable Check touch Swap touch screen small/B screen small/B Check touch Swap touch screen panel screen panel Swap M/B Figure 4-4. Touch Screen Failure Troubleshooting...

  • Page 44: Internal Speaker Failure

    Internal Speaker Failure If the internal speakers fail, perform the following: Start Swap SPK Check SPK Swap M/B Figure 4-5. Internal Speaker Failure Troubleshooting...

  • Page 45: Internal Microphone Failure

    Internal Microphone Failure If the internal microphone fails, perform the following: Start Swap the Check the up MIC up MIC Swap M/B Figure 4-6. Internal Microphone Failure Troubleshooting...

  • Page 46: Extend Earphone Failure

    Extend Earphone Failure If the external earphone fails, perform the following: Start Swap earphone Check earphone fixture fixture Swap M/B Figure 4-7. Extend Earphone Failure Troubleshooting...

  • Page 47: Usb Test Failure

    USB Test Failure If the USB test fails, perform the following: Start Check USB fixture Swap USB fixture Swap M/B Figure 4-8. USB Failure 4-10 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 48: Front Camera Failure

    Front Camera Failure If the front camera fails, perform the following: Start Swap the Check the camera/B Camera/B Swap M/B Figure 4-9. Front Camera Failure Troubleshooting 4-11...

  • Page 49: Wifi And Bt Function Test Failure

    WiFi and BT Function Test Failure If the WiFi and BT function test fails, perform the following: Start Check the Swap the WiFi & BT antenna antenna Swap M/B Figure 4-10. WiFi and BT Function Test Failure 4-12 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 50: Gps Function Test Failure

    GPS Function Test Failure If the GPS function test fails, perform the following: Start Swap the Check the antenna GPS antenna Swap M/B Figure 4-11. GPS Function Test Failure Troubleshooting 4-13...

  • Page 51: Other Functions Failure

    Other Functions Failure If other functions such as the SD card, Gyro, or G-sensor test fail, perform the following: Check if the test fixture is ok. Swap the mainboard to test. 4-14 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 52 CHAPTER Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance ........5-2 Introduction .

  • Page 53: Chapter 5. Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance Introduction This chapter contains general information about the tablet, a list of tools needed to perform the required maintenance and step by step procedures on how to remove and install components from the tablet computer. Recommended Equipment The following tools are required to perform maintenance on the tablet: •...

  • Page 54: Maintenance Flowchart

    Maintenance Flowchart The flowchart in Figure 5-1 provides a graphic representation of the module removal and installation sequences. It provides information on what components need to be removed and installed during servicing Lower Case Battery Touch Panel DC-in Cable Microphone Mainboard Control Cable Speaker...

  • Page 55: Getting Started

    Getting Started The flowchart (Figure 5-1, page 5-3) identifies sections illustrating the entire removal and installation sequence. Observe the order of sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. Perform the following prior to performing any maintenance procedures: Place the system on a flat work surface.

  • Page 56: Sd Card Removal

    SD Card Removal Open the SD card cover. Figure 5-3. Opening the SD Card Cover Push the SD card to eject it from the slot, and then remove the card. Figure 5-4. Removing the SD Card Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 57 Secure the SD card cover. Figure 5-5. Securing the SD Card Cover Service and Maintenance...

  • Page 58: Sd Card Installation

    SD Card Installation Open the SD card cover. (Figure 5-3, page 5-5) Push the SD card into the slot until it clicks into place. Figure 5-6. Installing the SD Card Close the SD card cover. (Figure 5-5, page 5-6) Service and Maintenance...

  • Page 59: Lower Case Removal

    Lower Case Removal Prerequisite: SD Card Removal on page Open the SD card cover. Figure 5-7. Opening the SD Card Cover Insert the pointed plastic pry into the slot next to the SD card cover to unlock the latch. Figure 5-8. Unlocking the Left IO Cover Latches (1 of 4) Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 60 Starting from the edge shown in Figure 5-8, release the latches from the bezel with your hands. Figure 5-9. Unlocking the Left IO Cover Latches (2 of 4) Insert the plastic pry into the slot to unlock the lower latch. Figure 5-10.
  • Page 61 Release the latches from the bezel with your hands. Figure 5-11. Unlocking the Left IO Cover Latches (4 of 4) Insert the plastic pry into the gap between the AC adapter jack and the right IO cover, and then pry to unlock the right IO cover latch. Figure 5-12.
  • Page 62 Release the latches from the bezel with your hands. Figure 5-13. Unlocking the Right IO Cover Latches (2 of 2) Remove the four (4) screws from the bezel. Figure 5-14. Removing the Screws Service and Maintenance 5-11...
  • Page 63 Release the top side of the lower case from the latches of the bezel. Figure 5-15. Releasing the Side Latches (1 of 4) Release the bottom side of the lower case from the latches of the bezel. Figure 5-16. Releasing the Side Latches (2 of 4) 5-12 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 64 Release the right side of the lower case from the latches of the bezel. Figure 5-17. Releasing the Side Latches (3 of 4) Remove the lower case from the bezel. Figure 5-18. Releasing the Side Latches (4 of 4) Service and Maintenance 5-13...

  • Page 65: Lower Case Installation

    Lower Case Installation Make sure the Lock key on the lower case (A) and the Lock key on the mainboard (B) are on the same direction. Figure 5-19. Checking the Lock Key Position Align the left edge of the lower case with the connectors slot on the mainboard. Figure 5-20.
  • Page 66 Using the plastic pry, slightly push the right side of the lower case to secure the right side of the bezel. Figure 5-21. Installing the Lower Case (2 of 4) Secure all sides of the lower case to the latches on the bezel. Figure 5-22.
  • Page 67 Install and secure the four (4) screws to the bezel. Figure 5-23. Installing the Lower Case (4 of 4) Install and secure the right IO cover to the bezel latches. Figure 5-24. Installing the Right IO Cover 5-16 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 68 Install and secure the lower left IO cover to the bezel latches. Figure 5-25. Installing the Left IO Cover (1 of 2) Install and secure the upper left IO cover to the bezel latches. Figure 5-26. Installing the Left IO Cover (2 of 2) Service and Maintenance 5-17...
  • Page 69 Close the SD card cover. Figure 5-27. Closing the SD Card Cover Table 5-3. Lower Case Screws Screw Name Screw Type Quantity M 2.0 x 4.0 5-18 Service and Maintenance...

  • Page 70: Battery Removal

    Battery Removal Prerequisite: Lower Case Removal on page Disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard connector. Figure 5-28. Disconnecting the Battery Cable Remove the seven (7) screws securing the battery to the mainboard and the bezel. Figure 5-29. Removing the Battery Screws Service and Maintenance 5-19...
  • Page 71 Remove the battery. Figure 5-30. Removing the Battery 5-20 Service and Maintenance...

  • Page 72: Battery Installation

    Battery Installation Install the battery on the bezel. Figure 5-31. Installing the Battery Secure the seven (7) screws to the bezel and the mainboard. Figure 5-32. Attaching the Battery Screws Service and Maintenance 5-21...
  • Page 73 Connect the battery connector to the mainboard connector, and insert the cables into the gap between the mainboard and the battery. Figure 5-33. Connecting the Battery Cable Install the lower case (see Lower Case Installation on page 5-14). Table 5-4. Battery Screws Screw Name Screw Type Quantity...

  • Page 74: Dc-In Cable Removal

    DC-In Cable Removal Prerequisite Battery Removal on page 5-19 Remove the protective tape covering the DC-In cable. Figure 5-34. Removing the Protective Tape Disconnect the DC-In cable from the mainboard connector. Figure 5-35. Disconnecting the DC-In Cable Service and Maintenance 5-23...
  • Page 75 Pull to detach the cable with adhesive (C) and the DC-In jack (D) from the slot on the bezel. Figure 5-36. Removing the DC-In Cable 5-24 Service and Maintenance...

  • Page 76: Dc-In Cable Installation

    DC-In Cable Installation Install the DC-In cable jack and the cable adhesive, then route the cable along the guides on the bezel. Figure 5-37. Installing the DC-In Cable (1 of 3) Connect the DC-In cable to the mainboard connector. Figure 5-38. Installing the DC-In Cable (2 of 3) Service and Maintenance 5-25...
  • Page 77 Install and secure the protective tape covering the DC-In cable. Figure 5-39. Installing the DC-In Cable (3 of 3) Install the battery (see Battery Installation on page 5-21). 5-26 Service and Maintenance...

  • Page 78: Speaker Removal

    Speaker Removal Prerequisite: Battery Removal on page 5-19 Remove the protective tape covering the LVDS cable. Figure 5-40. Removing the LVDS Protective Tape Remove the mylar covering the speakers and the touch panel control cables. Figure 5-41. Removing the Mylar Service and Maintenance 5-27...
  • Page 79 Disconnect the speakers connector from the mainboard connector (A). Figure 5-42. Disconnecting the Speakers and Touch Panel Cables Disconnect the touch module cable connectors (B) and release the speakers cable from the guides. (Figure 5-42) CAUTION: The touch module cable may be damaged when folded. Do not fold the touch module cable. Remove the three (3) screws (C) from the bezel.

  • Page 80: Speaker Installation

    Speaker Installation Install the speakers (A) and secure the three (3) screws (B) on the bezel. Figure 5-44. Installing the Speakers Route the speakers cable with the guides on the bezel. Figure 5-45. Routing the Speakers Cable Service and Maintenance 5-29...
  • Page 81 Connect the speakers cable connector (A) and the touch module cable connectors (B). Figure 5-46. Connecting the Cable Connectors Secure the mylar to secure the speakers and the touch panel control cables in place. Figure 5-47. Attaching the Mylar 5-30 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 82 Attach the protective tape to secure the LVDS cable in place. Figure 5-48. Attaching the LVDS Protective Tape Install the battery (see Battery Installation on page 5-21). Table 5-5. Speakers Screws Screw Name Screw Type Quantity M 2.0 x 3.0 Service and Maintenance 5-31...

  • Page 83: Touch Panel Control Cable Removal

    Touch Panel Control Cable Removal Prerequisite: Battery Removal on page 5-19 Remove the protective tape covering the LVDS cable. Figure 5-49. Removing the LVDS Protective Tape Remove the mylar covering the speakers and the touch panel control cables. Figure 5-50. Removing the Mylar 5-32 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 84 Disconnect the touch panel control cable connectors. Figure 5-51. Disconnecting the Touch Panel Control Cable Connectors Service and Maintenance 5-33...

  • Page 85: Touch Panel Control Cable Installation

    Touch Panel Control Cable Installation Connect the touch panel control cable connectors. Figure 5-52. Connecting the Touch Panel Control Cable Connectors Attach the mylar to secure the speakers and the touch panel control cables in place. Figure 5-53. Attaching the Mylar 5-34 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 86 Attach the protective tape to secure the LVDS cable in place. Figure 5-54. Attaching the LVDS Protective Tape Install the battery (see Battery Installation on page 5-21). Service and Maintenance 5-35...

  • Page 87: Lvds Cable Removal

    LVDS Cable Removal Prerequisite: Battery Removal on page 5-19 Remove the protective tape covering the LVDS cable. Figure 5-55. Removing the LVDS Protective Tape Disconnect the LVDS cable connector from the mainboard connector. Figure 5-56. Disconnecting the LVDS Cable (1 of 2) 5-36 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 88 Disconnect the LVDS cable connector from the LCD panel connector. Figure 5-57. Disconnecting the LVDS Cable (2 of 2) Service and Maintenance 5-37...

  • Page 89: Lvds Cable Installation

    LVDS Cable Installation Connect the LVDS cable connector to the LCD panel connector. Figure 5-58. Connecting the LVDS Cable (1 of 2) Connect the LVDS cable connector to the mainboard connector. Figure 5-59. Connecting the LVDS Cable (2 of 2) 5-38 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 90 Attach the protective tape to secure the LVDS cable in place. Figure 5-60. Attaching the LVDS Cable Protective Tape Install the battery (see Battery Installation on page 5-21). Service and Maintenance 5-39...

  • Page 91: Microphone Removal

    Microphone Removal Prerequisite: Battery Removal on page 5-19 Disconnect the microphone cable connector from the mainboard connector. Figure 5-61. Disconnecting the Microphone Connector Remove the microphone from slot on the bezel. Figure 5-62. Removing the Microphone 5-40 Service and Maintenance...

  • Page 92: Microphone Installation

    Microphone Installation Install the microphone to the microphone slot of the bezel. Figure 5-63. Installing the Microphone Connect the microphone cable connector to the mainboard connector. Figure 5-64. Connecting the Microphone Cable Connector Install the battery (see Battery Installation on page 5-21). Service and Maintenance 5-41...

  • Page 93: Wlan Antenna Removal

    WLAN Antenna Removal Prerequisite: DC-In Cable Removal on page 5-23 Disconnect the WLAN antenna connector from the mainboard connector. Figure 5-65. Disconnecting the WLAN Antenna Remove the metallic tape securing the WLAN antenna to the bezel. Figure 5-66. Removing the Metallic Tape 5-42 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 94 Remove the WLAN antenna. Figure 5-67. Removing the WLAN Antenna Service and Maintenance 5-43...

  • Page 95: Wlan Antenna Installation

    WLAN Antenna Installation Align the WLAN antenna to the antenna slot on the bezel. Figure 5-68. Installing the WLAN Antenna (1 of 3) Attach the metallic tape to secure the WLAN antenna to the bezel. Figure 5-69. Installing the WLAN Antenna (2 of 3) 5-44 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 96 Connect the WLAN antenna connector to the mainboard connector. Figure 5-70. Installing the WLAN Antenna (3 of 3) Install the DC-In cable (see DC-In Cable Installation on page 5-25). Service and Maintenance 5-45...

  • Page 97: Gps Antenna Removal

    GPS Antenna Removal Prerequisite: Battery Removal on page 5-19 Disconnect the GPS antenna connector from the mainboard connector. Figure 5-71. Disconnecting the GPS Antenna Remove the mylar securing the GPS antenna cable to the mainboard. Figure 5-72. Removing the Mylar 5-46 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 98 Remove the metallic tape securing the GPS antenna to the mainboard. Figure 5-73. Removing the Antenna Metallic Tape Remove the GPS antenna from the bezel. Figure 5-74. Removing the GPS Antenna Service and Maintenance 5-47...

  • Page 99: Gps Antenna Installation

    GPS Antenna Installation Align the GPS antenna to the antenna slot on the bezel. Figure 5-75. Installing the GPS Antenna (1 of 4) Attach the metallic tape to secure the GPS antenna to the mainboard. Figure 5-76. Installing the GPS Antenna (2 of 4) 5-48 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 100 Attach the mylar to secure the GPS antenna cable to the mainboard. Figure 5-77. Installing the GPS Antenna (3 of 4) Connect the GPS antenna connector to the mainboard connector. Figure 5-78. Installing the GPS Antenna (4 of 4) Install the battery (see Battery Installation on page 5-21).

  • Page 101: Mainboard Removal

    Mainboard Removal Prerequisite: Battery Removal on page 5-19 Disconnect the following cables from the mainboard connectors: • Speaker cable connector (A) • Touch panel control cable connector (B) • LVDS cable connector (C) • WLAN antenna cable connector (D) • Microphone connector (E) •...
  • Page 102 Disconnect the GPS antenna cable (G). (Figure 5-79, page 5-50) If the GPS antenna needs replacement, perform the procedures in GPS Antenna Removal on page 5-46. If the GPS antenna does not need a replacement, do not detach the metallic tape securing the GPS antenna to the mainboard.
  • Page 103 Remove the six (6) screws securing the mainboard from the bezel. Figure 5-82. Removing the Mainboard Screws Slowly lift the mainboard from the outer edge, and detach the camera cable connector from the mainboard. Figure 5-83. Removing the Mainboard Remove the mainboard from the bezel. 5-52 Service and Maintenance...

  • Page 104: Mainboard Installation

    Mainboard Installation Connect the camera cable connector to the mainboard connector. Figure 5-84. Connecting the Camera Cable Align the mainboard to the bezel guides and secure the six (6) screws. Figure 5-85. Securing the Mainboard Screws Service and Maintenance 5-53...
  • Page 105 Connect the following cables: • Speaker cable connector (A) • Touch panel control cable connector (B) • LVDS cable connector (C) • WLAN antenna cable connector (D) • Microphone connector (E) • DC-In cable connector (F) • GPS antenna cable connector (G) Figure 5-86.

  • Page 106: Front Camera Removal

    Front Camera Removal Prerequisite: Battery Removal on page 5-19 Disconnect the camera cable connector from the mainboard connector. Figure 5-87. Disconnecting the Camera Cable Using the plastic pry, remove the camera from the camera slot on the bezel. Figure 5-88. Removing the Front Camera Service and Maintenance 5-55...

  • Page 107: Front Camera Installation

    Front Camera Installation Install the camera to the camera slot on the bezel. Figure 5-89. Installing the Camera Connect the camera cable connector to the mainboard connector. Figure 5-90. Connecting the Camera Cable Install the battery (see Battery Installation on page 5-21). 5-56 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 108 CHAPTER Field Replaceable Unit List FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List ......6-2 Exploded Diagram ..........6-3 FRU List .

  • Page 109: Chapter 6. Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter provides the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations for the ICONIA TAB A210. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). NOTE: When ordering FRU parts, check the most up-to-date information available on the regional web or channel.

  • Page 110: Exploded Diagram

    Exploded Diagram Figure 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List...
  • Page 111 Table 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram Description Acer P/N ASSY LCD TOUCH MODULE 10.1 INCL. CONTROL 6M.HABH2.001 BOARD LOGIC UP MYLAR 47.HABH2.002 Battery SANYO BAT-1012 Polymer 2S1P SANYO 2 Cell KT.00203.002 3260mAh Main COMMON MAINBOARD HB.HAB11.001 CABLE FOR TOUCH CONTROL BOARD 50.HABH2.002...

  • Page 112: Fru List

    FRU List CATEGORY Description Part No. ADAPTER Adapter PHIHONG 18W 12V/1.5A Black PSA18R- AP.0180P.002 120P(AI)-R LF Adapter PHIHONG 18W 12V/1.5A 1.1x3.0x7.5 AP.0180P.003 Black PSA18R-120P(AI)-R, w/i 150cm cable LF BATTERY Battery SANYO BAT-1012 Polymer 2S1P SANYO KT.00203.002 2 Cell 3260mAh Main COMMON CABLE DC IN CABLE 50.HABH2.001...
  • Page 113 ASSY LCD TOUCH MODULE 10.1 INCL. 6M.HABH2.001 CONTROL BOARD DIGITAL LIGHT DEVICE CAMERA 2M 57.HABH2.001 MAINBOARD OT_HH • Acer A210 Mainboard 8G eMMC HB.HAB11.001 A210_8g, A210_8w Nvidia T30L Rev 1.0 OT_HH • Acer A210 Mainboard 16G eMMC HB.HAA11.001 A210_16g, A210_16w Nvidia T30L Rev 1.0 SPEAKER MIC SET 23.HABH2.001...

  • Page 114: Screw List

    Screw List CATEGORY Description Part No. SCREWS SCREW 2.0D 3.0L K 3.6D ZK NL CR3 86.HABH2.001 SCREW 2D 4.0L K 4.0D NI NL 0.3T 86.HABH2.002 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List...
  • Page 115 CHAPTER Test Compatible Components Test Compatible Components ......7-2 Android OS Environment Test ........7-2...

  • Page 116: Chapter 7. 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 Android OS environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
  • Page 117 Vendor Type Description Part No. Adapter AC ADAP PSA18R-120P(AI)-R 18W Phihong AP.0180P.002 2P ABO! AC ADAP PHIHONG PSA18R- Phihong AP.0180P.003 120P(A2)-R 18W 2P ABO ! Wi-Fi Module WiFi/BT Module S_W/L_MOD AW-NH660 W/BT W/ Azurewave (SIP on board QF.1BG0Z.003 FM 0FA module) GPS Module S IC BCM47511IFBG FBGA 100P...
  • Page 118 CHAPTER Online Support Information Online Support Information ....... .8-2 Introduction ........... . 8-2...

  • Page 119: Chapter 8. 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. However some information sources will require a user i.d.

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