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Service Guide Version and Revision Version Release Date Revision History TPV model Sep-29-2006 Initial Release TE6GMHDBWBABNP...
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Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
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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. Warning: (For FCC Certified Models) Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Precautions Do not use the monitor near water, e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a wet basement. Do not place the monitor on an unstable trolley, stand, or table. If the monitor falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to the appliance.
Chapter 1 Monitor Features Introduction Scope This specification defines the requirements for the 19” MICROPROCESSOR based Multi-mode supported high resolution color LCD monitor. This monitor can be directly connected to general 15-pin D-sub VGA connector and 24-pin DVI connector, also supports VESA DPMS power management and plug & play function. There is a build-in stereo audio amplifier with OSD control to drive a pair of speakers.
Electrical Requirements Standard Test Conditions All tests shall be performed under the following conditions, unless otherwise specified. Dark room Ambient light 40 cm for LCD performance, 20 cm for LCD failures Viewing distance Warm up time All specifications 30 minutes Fully functional 5 seconds Chroma 7120 signal generator or equivalent, directly...
Monitor Block Diagram The LCD MONITOR will contain a main board, a power board, and keypad board which house the flat panel control logic, brightness control logic and DDC. The Inverter board will drive the backlight of panel and the DC-DC conversion, The Adapter will provides the 12V DC-power to inverter/power board.
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Remark: 1) MCU initializes. 2) Is the EEPROM blank? 3) Program the EEPROM by default values. 4) Get the PWM value of brightness from EEPROM. 5) Is the power key pressed? 6) Clear all global flags. 7) Are the AUTO and SELECT keys pressed? 8) Enter factory mode.
Chapter 2 Adjusting the viewing angle • For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor’s angle to your own preference. • Hold the stand so you do not topple the monitor when you change the monitor’s angle. •...
Chapter 2 Operating Instructions Press the power button to turn the monitor on or off. The other control buttons are located at front panel of the monitor. By changing these settings, the picture can be adjusted to your personal preferences. •...
Front Panel Control • Power Button: Press this button to turn the monitor ON or OFF. And display the monitor’s state. • Menu / Enter: Activate OSD menu when OSD is OFF or activate/de-activate adjustment function when OSD is ON . •...
Adjusting the Picture How to Adjust a Setting 1. Press the MENU-button to activate the OSD window. 2. Press <or >to select the desired function. 3. Press the MENU-button to select the function that you want to adjust. 4. Press < or >to change the settings of the current function. 5.
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b. The Description For Control Function...
Hot-Key Menu a. Outline b. The Description For Hot-Key Function Item Operation Icon Description When the OSD is closed, press Left or Volume of Audio adjustment. The Audio will be Volume Right button will be Volume Hot-Key Mute when volume=0 Function OSD Message a.
Logo When the monitor is power on, the LOGO will be showed in the center, and disappear slowly. How To Optimize The DOS-Mode Plug And Play Plug & Play DDC2B Feature This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC2B capabilities according to the VESA DDC STANDARD. It allows the monitor to inform the host system of its identity and, depending on the level of DDC used, communicate additional information about its display capabilities.
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to assemble the monitor for maintenance. Disassembly Procedure 1. Remove the screws to release base stand. (Fig 1) 2. Remove the screws to release back cover. (Fig 2) Fig 1 Fig 2...
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3. Remove the screws to remove the shield. (Fig3- 6) Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 5...
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Fig 6 4. Remove the screws to remove the front bezel. (Fig 7-8) Fig 7...
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Fig 8 Remove the screws to remove main board. . (Fig 9) Remove the screws to remove power board. (Fig 10) Fig 9...
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Fig 10 Remover the screws connect with panel to remove the main frame and the ground wire. (Fig 11) Remove the screws to remove the main frame. (Fig 12-15) (Fig 11)
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the AL2616W: 1. No Power No power Press power key and look if the picture is normal Please reinsert and make sure the AC of 100-240 is normal Reinsert or check the power section Measure U701 Pin 2=3.3V, U702 Pin 2=3.3V,U705 Pin 2=3.3V.
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2. No Picture No picture Measure U701 PIN2=3.3V U702 PIN2=3.3V,U705 PIN2=3.3 Replace U701, U702, U705 Check if X401,X402 oscillate waveforms are nor Replace X401, X402 Check if the sync signal from computer is output and video cable is connected normally Input the sync signal of computer, change...
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3. Panel Power Circuit Check the PPWR panel power relative circuit,Q702, Q705 Check CN407 PIN 23-24 should have Q703 In normal operation, when LED =green, R706 response from 0V to 5V When we Should =5 V, switch the power switch from on to off If PPWR no-response when the power switch Turn on and turn off, replace the U401-MST9251A Replace panel...
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5. PWPC No Power No power Check AC line volt 110V or 220V Check AC line Check the voltage of C907(+) Check F901, bridge rectified circuit Check start voltage for the pin3 of IC901 Check R912,R931,IC901 Check the auxiliary voltage is between 10V-16V Check IC901,T901,T902 Check ZD903, ZD905 Check ZD909, ZD910, IC902...
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6. No Backlight Check C801 (+) =12V Change F901 Check Q803 Check ON/OFF signal Check Interface board Check IC801 pin9=12V ? Change Q801 or Q802 Check the pin1 of IC201 have saw tooth wave Change IC801 Check D801 (-) has the output of square wave at short time. CheckQ805/Q807/Q803/Q801or /Q806/Q808/Q804/D802 Check the resonant wave of pin2 &...
Chapter 5 Connector Information The following figure shows the connector locations on the monitor: 15 – Pin Color Display Signal Cable (D-sub) Pin No. Description Pin No. Description Green Logic Ground Blue Monitor Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data DDC-Return H-Sync R-Ground V-Sync G-Ground...
FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines. NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it.