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Veriton N4680GT Mini PC
Service Manual (re-assembling guide)
Service Manual (re-assembling guide) V1.0
20210520
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Igor BERT
January 21, 2025

I can't open the cover of my VN4680GT_W. It does not look like the one in your photos.

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Mr. Anderson
February 4, 2025

To open the cover of a Veriton N4680GT, follow these general safety guidelines:

1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power sources.
2. Ground yourself to avoid electrostatic discharge, using a wrist grounding strap or another grounding method.
3. Open the cover carefully by locating and removing the screws or latches securing the cover, even if it looks different from the photos. Ensure to handle components gently.

If specific details are unclear, consult the exploded diagrams or contact a service center for guidance.

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  • Page 1 Veriton N4680GT Mini PC Service Manual (re-assembling guide) Service Manual (re-assembling guide) V1.0 20210520...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Disassembly Procedures ........................3 Reassembly Procedures ........................36 Troubleshooting ..........................69 Exploded Diagrams ......................... 72 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List ..................... 73 To update your software ......................... 74 To remove your personal data ......................74...

  • Page 3: Disassembly Procedures

    Disassembly Procedures  Safety Guidelines This chapter contains step by step procedures on how to remove and de-install components from the computer. Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your personal safety. Each procedure included in this chapter assumes that you are preparing your computer for recycling and disposal. By performing any of these procedures you acknowledge that any remaining warranty applicable to your computer will be voided.
  • Page 4 WEEE Annex VII Component  These components are classified as requiring selective treatment.  Pre-disassembly Instructions Do the following prior to starting any maintenance procedures: Place the system on a stable work surface. Remove AC power cord from the system and peripherals Remove all cables from the system.
  • Page 5 Expansion Box 2 Cover Removal 1. Remove the Expansion Box 2 Cover 1.1. Remove the screw securing the expansion box 2 cover to the expansion box. 1.2. Detach the expansion box 2 cover from the expansion box.
  • Page 6 VGA Card Removal 2. Remove the VGA Card 2.1. Remove the VGA card from its slot. Note: WEEE Annex VII component. A circuit board >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as shown above. Please follow local regulations for disposal of detached circuit boards.
  • Page 7 Chassis Door Removal 3. Remove the Chassis Cover 1.1. Remove the screw securing the chassis cover to the chassis. 1.2. Detach the chassis cover from the chassis.
  • Page 8 HDD Removal 4. Remove the HDD 4.1. Slide the HDD module out of the chassis. 4.2. Detach the HDD from the bracket. 4.3. Detach the rubber gaskets from the HDD.
  • Page 9 SSD Module Removal 5. Remove the SSD modules 5.1. Disconnect the plastic tab securing the SSD1 module to the mainboard. 5.2. Remove the SSD module from the mainboard. Note: WEEE Annex VII component. A circuit board >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as shown above.
  • Page 10 5.3. Detach the thermal pad from the mainboard. 5.4. Repeat Steps 5.1~5.3 to remove SSD2 module.
  • Page 11 WLAN Module Removal 6. Remove the WLAN module 6.1. Remove the screw securing the WLAN module to the mainboard. 6.2. Detach the WLAN bracket from the WLAN module.
  • Page 12 6.3. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables from the WLAN module. NOTE: For reference during machine reassembly, note which cable color corresponds to the main and auxiliary connectors. 6.4. Remove the WLAN module from the mainboard. Note: WEEE Annex VII component. A circuit board >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as shown above.
  • Page 13 Heatsink Fan Removal 7. Remove the Heatsink Fan 7.1. Disconnect the heatsink fan cable from the mainboard. 7.2. Detach the heatsink fan from the mainboard.
  • Page 14 Memory Module Removal 8. Remove the Memory modules 8.1. Release the latch on both sides of the DIMM slot (1) and remove the DIMM module from the slot (2). Note: WEEE Annex VII component. A circuit board >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as shown above.
  • Page 15 Thermal Module Removal WARNING: The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. Wait for the heatsink to cool off before proceeding with below steps. 9. Remove the Thermal Module 9.1. Loosen the three (3) captive screws securing the thermal module to the mainboard. 9.2.
  • Page 16 CPU Removal IMPORTANT: Before removing the CPU from the mainboard, make sure to create a backup file of all important data. WARNING: The CPU becomes very hot when the system is on. Allow it to cool off first before handling. 10.
  • Page 17 10.3. Open the CPU cover plate. 10.4. Lift the CPU from the socket. Note: WEEE Annex VII component. A circuit board >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as shown above. Please follow local regulations for disposal of detached circuit boards.
  • Page 18 Optional Port Module Removal 11. Remove the Optional Port Module (Display Port / HDMI / D-SUB / USB Type A/C) 11.1. Remove the two screws securing the optional port module to the mainboard. 11.2. Detach the optional port module from the mainboard.
  • Page 19 11.3. Remove the screw securing the optional port module to the port bracket. 11.4. Remove the optional port module from the bracket. Note: WEEE Annex VII component. A circuit board >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as shown above. Please follow local regulations for disposal of detached circuit boards.
  • Page 20 Expansion Box 2 Front Bezel Removal 12. Remove the Expansion Box 2 Front Bezel 12.1. Disengage the latches securing the front bezel to the expansion box 2 chassis (1) then detach the front bezel from the expansion box 2 chassis (2).
  • Page 21 Card Reader Assembly Removal 13. Remove the Card Reader Assembly 13.1. Disconnect the card reader cable from the mainboard. 13.2. Remove the screw securing the card reader bracket to the expansion box 2 chassis.
  • Page 22 13.3. Pull the bracket with the cables out of the chassis. 13.4. Remove the two screws securing the card reader board to the bracket. 13.5. Remove the card reader board from the bracket. Note: WEEE Annex VII component. A circuit board >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as shown above.
  • Page 23 Expansion Box 2 Removal 14. Remove the Expansion Box 2 14.1. Remove the screw securing the expansion box 2 to the chassis. 14.2. Detach the expansion box 2 from the chassis.
  • Page 24 Speaker Removal 15. Remove the Speaker 15.1. Disconnect the speaker cable from the mainboard. 15.2. Detach the speaker from the chassis.
  • Page 25 Expansion Box 1 Cover Removal 16. Remove the Expansion Box 1 Cover 16.1. Remove the three screws and one latch screw securing the expansion box 1 cover to the expansion box. 16.2. Detach the expansion box 1 cover from the expansion box.
  • Page 26 ODD Module Removal 17. Remove the ODD (for models with ODD module on Expansion Box 1 only) 17.1. Press the retaining latch (1) and slide the ODD module out of the expansion box 1 (2). 17.2. Remove the two screws securing the ODD rear bracket to the ODD.
  • Page 27 17.3. Detach the ODD rear bracket from the ODD. 17.4. Force eject the ODD tray by inserting a thin metal object into the ODD emergency eject hole. 17.5. Disengage the latch securing the ODD bezel to the ODD tray, then remove the ODD bezel.
  • Page 28 HDD Module Removal 18. Remove the HDD (for models with HDD module on Expansion Box 1 only) 18.1. Detach the ODD dummy door from the expansion box 1. 18.2. Remove the two screws securing the HDD module to the expansion box 1.
  • Page 29 18.3. Gently pull out the HDD module from the expansion box 1. 18.4. Remove the four screws securing the HDD to the HDD bracket. 18.5. Gently pull out the HDD module from the bracket.
  • Page 30 HDD/ODD Board Removal 19. Remove the HDD/ODD Board 19.1. Disconnect the SATA latch board cable from the HDD/ODD board. 19.2. Remove the four screws securing the HDD/ODD board to the expansion box 1.
  • Page 31 19.3. Detach the HDD/ODD board from the expansion box 1. Note: WEEE Annex VII component. A circuit board >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as shown above. Please follow local regulations for disposal of detached circuit boards.
  • Page 32 SATA Latch Board Removal 20. Remove the SATA Latch Board 20.1. Use the ring screw to detach the SATA latch board from the expansion box 1. 20.2. Disconnect the cable from the SATA latch board. 20.3. Remove the two screws securing the SATA latch board to the bracket.
  • Page 33 20.4. Detach the bracket from the SATA latch board. 20.5. Detach the SATA latch board from the board holder. Note: WEEE Annex VII component. A circuit board >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as shown above. Please follow local regulations for disposal of detached circuit boards.
  • Page 34 Mainboard Removal 21. Remove the Mainboard 21.1. Remove the four screws securing the mainboard to the chassis. 21.2. Gently lift the mainboard off the chassis. Note: WEEE Annex VII component. A circuit board >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as shown above.
  • Page 35 RTC Battery Removal 22. Remove the RTC battery 22.1. Gently push the RTC battery sideways (1), then lift it off the mainboard (2). Note: WEEE Annex VII component. The RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as shown above. Please follow local regulations for disposal of used batteries. Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

  • Page 36: Reassembly Procedures

    Reassembly Procedures RTC Battery Installation 1. Install the RTC battery 1.1. Slide the RTC battery into its socket in the mainboard (1) then push it down (2) until it latches into place.
  • Page 37 Mainboard Installation 2. Install the Mainboard 2.1. Gently place the mainboard into the chassis. 2.2. Secure the mainboard to the chassis using four screws.
  • Page 38 SATA Latch Board Installation 3. Install the SATA Latch Board 3.1. Insert the SATA latch board into the board holder. 3.2. Insert the bracket into the SATA latch board. 3.3. Secure the SATA latch board to the bracket using two screws.
  • Page 39 3.4. Connect the cable to the SATA latch board. 3.5. Insert the SATA latch board into the expansion box 1.
  • Page 40 HDD/ODD Board Installation 4. Install the HDD/ODD Board 4.1. Insert the HDD/ODD board into the expansion box 1. 4.2. Secure the HDD/ODD board to the expansion box 1 using four screws.
  • Page 41 4.3. Connect the SATA latch board cable to the HDD/ODD board.
  • Page 42 HDD Module Installation 5. Install the HDD (for models with HDD module on Expansion Box 1 only) 5.1. Gently insert the HDD module into the bracket. 5.2. Secure the HDD to the HDD bracket using four screws.
  • Page 43 5.3. Slide the HDD module into the expansion box 1 until it latches into place. 5.4. Secure the HDD module to the expansion box 1 using two screws.
  • Page 44 5.5. Insert the ODD dummy door into the expansion box 1 and press it down until it latches into place..
  • Page 45 ODD Module Installation 6. Install the ODD (for models with ODD module on Expansion Box 1 only) 6.1. Force eject the ODD tray by inserting a thin metal object into the ODD emergency eject hole. 6.2. Place the bezel into the ODD module (1), then press (2) until the latches lock into place.
  • Page 46 6.3. Push back the ODD tray until it latches into place. 6.4. Insert the ODD rear bracket into the ODD.
  • Page 47 6.5. Secure the ODD rear bracket to the ODD using two screws. 6.6. Slide the ODD module into the expansion box 1 until it latches into place.
  • Page 48 Expansion Box 1 Cover Installation 7. Install the Expansion Box 1 Cover 7.1. Insert the expansion box 1 cover into the expansion box and slide it towards the front until it latches into place. 7.2. Secure the expansion box 1 cover to the expansion box using three screws and one ring screw.
  • Page 49 Speaker Installation 8. Install the Speaker 8.1. Insert the speaker into the chassis. 8.2. Connect the speaker cable to the mainboard.
  • Page 50 Expansion Box 2 Installation 9. Install the Expansion Box 2 9.1. Insert the expansion box 2 into the chassis. 9.2. Secure the expansion box 2 to the chassis using one screw.
  • Page 51 Card Reader Assembly Installation 10. Install the Card Reader Assembly 10.1. Insert the card reader board into the bracket. 10.2. Secure the card reader board to the bracket using two screws. 10.3. Insert the bracket with the cables into the chassis.
  • Page 52 10.4. Secure the card reader bracket to the chassis using one screw. 10.5. Connect the card reader cable to the mainboard.
  • Page 53 Expansion Box 2 Front Bezel Installation 11. Install the Expansion Box 2 Front Bezel 11.1. Insert the front bezel into the expansion box 2 chassis and push it down until it latches into place.
  • Page 54 Optional Port Module Installation 12. Install the Optional Port Module (Display Port / HDMI / D-SUB / USB Type A/C) 12.1. Insert the optional port module into the bracket. 12.2. Secure the optional port module to the port bracket using one screw. 12.3.
  • Page 55 12.4. Secure the optional port module to the mainboard using two screws.
  • Page 56 CPU Installation 13. Install the CPU 13.1. Place the CPU into its socket. NOTE: Make sure the gold arrow on the corner of the processor is aligned with the beveled corner of the socket. The processor will easily fit into the socket if it is properly oriented. 13.2.
  • Page 57 13.3. Pull down the load lever, making sure the cover plate latch into the retaining post. 13.4. Slide the load lever to the right until it latches into the retention tab.
  • Page 58 Thermal Module Installation 14. install the Thermal Module 14.1. Place the thermal module into the mainboard. 14.2. Tighten the three captive screws to secure the thermal module to the mainboard.
  • Page 59 Memory Module Installation 15. Install the Memory modules 15.1. Insert the memory module into the DIMM slot (1) then press it down until it latches into place (2). 15.2. Repeat Step 15.1 to install the other memory module.
  • Page 60 Heatsink Fan Installation 16. Install the Heatsink Fan 16.1. Place the heatsink fan into the mainboard, and push it down until it latches into place. 16.2. Connect the heatsink fan cable to the mainboard.
  • Page 61 WLAN Module Installation 17. Install the WLAN module 17.1. Insert the WLAN module into its slot in the mainboard. 17.2. Connect the WLAN antenna cables to the WLAN module. NOTE: Refer to your machine disassembly note to determine which cable color corresponds to the main and auxiliary connectors.
  • Page 62 17.3. Insert the WLAN bracket into the WLAN module. 17.4. Secure the WLAN module to the chassis using one screw.
  • Page 63 SSD Module Installation 18. Install the SSD modules 18.1. Place the thermal pad into the mainboard. 18.2. Insert the SSD2 module into its slot in the mainboard.
  • Page 64 18.3. Use the plastic tab to secure the SSD2 module to the chassis. 18.4. Repeat Steps 18.1~18.3 to install SSD1 module.
  • Page 65 HDD Installation 19. Install the HDD 19.1. Place the rubber gaskets into the HDD. 19.2. Place the HDD into the bracket. 19.3. Place the HDD module into the chassis and push it until it latches into place.
  • Page 66 Chassis Door Installation 20. Install the Chassis Cover 20.1. Place the chassis cover into the chassis. 20.2. Secure the chassis cover to the chassis using one thumbscrew.
  • Page 67 VGA Card Installation 21. Install the VGA Card 21.1. Insert the VGA card into its socket and push it down until it latches into place.
  • Page 68 Expansion Box 2 Cover Installation 22. Install the Expansion Box 2 Cover 22.1. Insert the expansion box 2 cover into the expansion box. 22.2. Secure the expansion box 2 cover to the expansion box using a security torx screw.

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the Veriton VN6660G/4660G Mini PC Service Guide.  Power-On Self-Test (POST)  POST Error Messages List Power-On Self-Test (POST) Each time you turn on the system, the Power-on Self Test (POST) is initiated. Several items are tested during POST, but for the most part transparent to the user.
  • Page 70 POST Error Messages List If you cannot run the diagnostics program tests but did receive a POST error message, use “POST Error Messages List "to diagnose system problems. If you did not receive any error message, look for a description of your error symptoms in “Error Symptoms List”.
  • Page 71 Memory test fail If POST detects an error during memory testing, additional information appears giving specifics about the type and location of the memory error. Override enabled - If the system cannot boot using the current CMOS configuration, the BIOS can override the Defaults loaded current configuration with a set of BIOS defaults designed for the most stable, minimal- performance system operations.

  • Page 72: Exploded Diagrams

    Exploded Diagrams Figure 1 System Exploded Diagram...

  • Page 73: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Please contact your local service center to find out how to obtain the part or replace your device...

  • Page 74: To Update Your Software

    To update your software Please visit http://go.acer.com/?id=17883. To remove your personal data Option 1: Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Recovery. Under Reset • this PC, select Get started. Open Recovery settings. Option 2: Restart your PC to get to the sign-in screen, then press and hold down the Shift •...
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