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Lukas
May 20, 2025

Hi, please, do you know what type of Acer laptop works on BIOS ID: "ZGRB"

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Mr. Anderson
May 24, 2025

The Acer laptop model compatible with BIOS ID "ZGRB" is the Predator PH16-71.

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  • Page 1 Predator PH16-71 LIFECYCLE EXTENSION GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Self-Repair ..........1-1 Disassembly Procedures .

  • Page 3: Self-Repair

    Self-Repair This chapter highlights the limited self-repair capabilities of the product. Prior performing self-repair, familiarize yourself with the Safety Guidelines and Recommended Equipment sections first as described in the chapter "Disassembly Procedures". Depending on model, the following key components are eligible for self-repair (if applicable);...
  • Page 4 System BIOS & Driver Updates Visit http://www.acer.com/support to discover the available system BIOS and Drivers for this product. After selecting the desired country/language, either enter the model name or product serial number, or select the product from the list of suggested models in order to get access to product-specific software and documentation.

  • Page 5: 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.
  • Page 6 WEEE Annex VII Component These components are classified as requiring selective treatment: Battery pack  SSD modules  DIMM modules  WLAN module  RTC battery  USB board  Mainboard  Touchpad module  LCD panel  Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 7 Pre-disassembly Instructions Do the following prior to starting any maintenance procedures: 1. Place the system on a stable work surface. 2. Remove the power adapter (A) from the system and peripherals (Figure 1-1). 3. Remove all cables from system. 4. Remove two (2) thermal deco (B) from their respective slots (Figure 1-1).
  • Page 8 NOTE: NOTE: Make sure the system is completely powered off. Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 9 Base Cover Removal 1. Remove ten (10) screws from the base cover (Figure 1-3). Figure 1-3. Base Cover Removal 2. Carefully pry up the base cover from the upper side to release the latches as shown in Figure 1-4. Figure 1-4. Base Cover Removal Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 10 3. Continue to release the remaining latches on the left, right, and bottom sides. Then remove the base cover from the system (Figure 1-5). Figure 1-5. Base Cover Removal Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 11 Battery Pack Removal Prerequisite: Base Cover Removal 1. Find the battery pack (A) in the system (Figure 1-6). 2. Detach the tape (B) securing the battery cable to the mainboard connector (Figure 1-6). Figure 1-6. Battery Pack Removal 3. Disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard connector (C) (Figure 1-7).
  • Page 12 4. Lift the battery pack to release it from the compartment studs (highlighted with the green lines) (Figure 1-8). Then remove the battery pack from the system. WEEE Annex VII Component: Battery Pack Figure 1-8. Battery Pack Removal IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery disposal. 1-10 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 13 SSD Modules Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Find the SSD modules (A) on the top assembly (Figure 1-9). Figure 1-9. SSD Modules Location 2. Remove one (1) screw securing the SSD module (Figure 1-10). Figure 1-10. SSD Module Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-11...
  • Page 14 3. Disconnect the SSD module from the mainboard connector (B) (Figure 1-11). Then remove the SSD module. Figure 1-11. SSD Module Removal 4. Repeat steps 2~3 to remove another SSD module. 5. By holding the upper edge of the copper foil with mylar (C), unfold and detach it from the SSD module as shown in Figure 1-12 Figure 1-13...
  • Page 15 Figure 1-13. SSD Module Removal 6. Detach the SSD module from the adhesive graphite strip (marked with yellow dashed line) as shown in Figure 1-14. WEEE Annex VII Component: SSD Modules Figure 1-14. SSD Module Removal 7. Repeat steps 5~6 to remove the copper foil with mylar from another SSD module. Disassembly Procedures 1-13...
  • Page 16 DIMM Modules Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Find the DIMM modules (A) in the system (Figure 1-15). 2. Push the DIMM module clips (B) outwards (Figure 1-15). Figure 1-15. DIMM Module Removal 3. Disconnect the DIMM module from the mainboard connector (C) (Figure 1-16).
  • Page 17 4. Repeat steps 2~3 to remove another DIMM module. 5. Peel off the composite foil with thermal pad (D) from the DIMM module (Figure 1-17). Figure 1-17. DIMM Module Removal 6. Detach the DIMM module from the adhesive graphite strip (marked with yellow dashed line) as shown in Figure 1-18.
  • Page 18 WLAN Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Find the WLAN module (A) on the top assembly (Figure 1-19). Figure 1-19. WLAN Module Location 2. Disconnect the WLAN antennas cables from the WLAN module connectors (B) (Figure 1-20). 3. Remove one (1) screw securing the WLAN module (Figure 1-20).
  • Page 19 4. Disconnect the WLAN module from the mainboard connector (C) (Figure 1-21). Then remove the WLAN module. WEEE Annex VII Component: WLAN Module Figure 1-21. WLAN Module Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-17...
  • Page 20 RTC Battery Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Disconnect the RTC battery cable from the mainboard connector (A) (Figure 1-22). 2. Using plastic tweezers, carefully pry to detach the adhesive tape underneath the RTC battery (B) (Figure 1-22). Then remove the RTC battery. WEEE Annex VII Component: RTC Battery Figure 1-22.
  • Page 21 USB Board Removal Prerequisite: SSD Modules Removal 1. Disconnect the eDP cable from the mainboard connector (A) (Figure 1-23). Figure 1-23. USB Board Removal 2. Disconnect the USB power cable (B) from the mainboard and USB board connectors. Then carefully unroute the cable from the gap between the mainboard and USB board (Figure 1-24).
  • Page 22 4. Remove two (2) screws securing the USB board (Figure 1-24). Figure 1-24. USB Board Removal CAUTION: USB board FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) can be damaged if removed while the mainboard and USB board connectors are locked. 5. Release the USB board (D) from the I/O port slots and guide pins (E) on the top assembly (Figure 1-25).
  • Page 23 Mainboard Removal Prerequisite: Ensure that the SSD Modules, DIMM Modules, Light Bar, WLAN Module, Right Fan, and Left Fan have been disassembled prior removing the mainboard. 1. Disconnect the speaker cable from the mainboard connector (A) (Figure 1-26). 2. Disconnect the keyboard FFC from the mainboard connector (B) (Figure 1-26).
  • Page 24 6. Remove six (6) screws securing the mainboard (Figure 1-27). Figure 1-27. Mainboard Removal 7. Lift to release the mainboard with the heatsink (F) from the guide pins (G) on the top assembly but DO NOT remove yet! (Figure 1-28). IMPORTANT: Make sure to remove the mainboard with the heatsink vertically upwards.
  • Page 25 8. Place aside the mainboard with the heatsink so that you can access the turbo key board (H). Then remove two (2) screws securing the turbo key board (Figure 1-29). Figure 1-29. Mainboard Removal 9. Release the turbo key board from the compartment stud (highlighted with the green line) and guide pin (I) on the top assembly (Figure 1-30).
  • Page 26 Figure 1-31. Mainboard IMPORTANT: Circuit boards >10 cm² have been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in Figure 1-31. Remove the circuit board and follow local regulations for disposal. 1-24 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 27 Touchpad Module Removal Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the touchpad module connector (A) (Figure 1-32). Figure 1-32. Touchpad Module Removal CAUTION: Touchpad FFC (Flexible Flat Circuit) can be damaged if removed while the mainboard connector is locked. Disassembly Procedures 1-25...
  • Page 28 2. Slightly detach and lift the mylar. Then detach the conductive tape (B) from the touchpad module and top assembly (Figure 1-33). Figure 1-33. Touchpad Module Removal 3. Remove three (3) screws securing the touchpad module (Figure 1-34). Figure 1-34. Touchpad Module Removal 1-26 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 29 4. Using the screwdriver, push the guide pin (C) firmly to release it from the top assembly (Figure 1-35). 5. Slide the touchpad module slightly to disengage it from the bottom latches (D), and then remove the touchpad module (E) from the top assembly (Figure 1-35).
  • Page 30 LCD Module Removal Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Unroute the eDP cable from the cable guides as shown in Figure 1-36. Figure 1-36. LCD Module Removal 2. Flip the notebook. Then remove six (6) screws securing the LCD hinges (Figure 1-37). Figure 1-37.
  • Page 31 3. Lift the LCD module (A) to release it from the guide pins (B) but DO NOT remove yet! (Figure 1-38). Figure 1-38. LCD Module Removal 4. Unroute the eDP cable from the opening on the top assembly and LCD hinge as shown in Figure 1-39.
  • Page 32 LCD Bezel Removal Prerequisite: LCD Module Removal 1. Pry the LCD bezel from the upper side to release the latches (Figure 1-40). Figure 1-40. LCD Bezel Removal 2. Continue prying along the right side of the bezel (Figure 1-41). Figure 1-41. LCD Bezel Removal 1-30 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 33 3. Continue prying along the left side of the bezel (Figure 1-42). Figure 1-42. LCD Bezel Removal 4. Continue prying along the bottom side of the bezel until all the latches have been released (Figure 1-43). Then remove the LCD bezel. Figure 1-43.
  • Page 34 LCD Panel Removal Prerequisite: LCD Bezel Removal NOTE: NOTE: The eDP cable includes the LCD panel cable and the camera cable. 1. Unroute and detach the eDP cable from the cable guides on LCD cover as shown in Figure 1-45. Figure 1-44.
  • Page 35 2. Pry slightly to access the double-sided mounting tape (A) underneath the LCD panel (B). Then pull to detach the double-sided mounting tape. Repeat the same procedure to remove the double-sided mounting tape on another side of the LCD panel (Figure 1-45).
  • Page 36 4. Lift the latch (D) securing the eDP cable (Figure 1-47). Figure 1-47. LCD Panel Removal 5. Disconnect the eDP cable from the LCD panel connector (E) (Figure 1-48). Then remove the LCD panel. Figure 1-48. LCD Panel Removal 1-34 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 37 Top Assembly Removal (Keyboard Removal) Prerequisite: Ensure that the Speakers, USB Board, Touchpad Module, Keyboard FFC, and LCD Module have been disassembled prior removing the top assembly. NOTE: NOTE: The keyboard is included as part of the top assembly and can not be disassembled. In the event that the keyboard can no longer be used, replace the entire top assembly.

  • Page 38: Electronic Boards Diagrams

    Electronic Boards Diagrams Figure 1-50. System Block Diagram (ZGRB) 1-36 Electronic Boards Diagrams...
  • Page 39 Figure 1-51. System Block Diagram (ZGRC) Electronic Boards Diagrams 1-37...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance.

  • Page 41: 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. FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 1-39...

  • Page 42: Exploded Diagrams

    Exploded Diagrams Figure 1-52. System Exploded Diagram Table 1-2. System Exploded Diagram Description Light Bar Light Bar FFC Top Assembly Speakers Touchpad Module Conductive Tape Keyboard FFC Touchpad FFC 1-40 Exploded Diagrams...
  • Page 43 Table 1-2. System Exploded Diagram (Continued) Description USB Power Cable USB Board USB Board FPC Mainboard DIMM Modules SSD Module WLAN Module Heatsink Turbo Key Board Turbo Key Board FFC GPU Fan CPU Fan Battery Pack Right Thermal Deco Left Thermal Deco Base Cover Exploded Diagrams 1-41...
  • Page 44 Figure 1-53. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 1-3. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Description LCD Cover LCD Hinge L LCD Hinge R eDP Cable LCD Panel Camera Module Microphone Rubbers LCD Bezel 1-42 Exploded Diagrams...

  • Page 45: Software Update

    Software Update Updating your software Please visit http://go.acer.com/?id=17883 Software Update 1-43...

  • Page 46: Personal Data Removal

    Personal Data Removal Removing your personal data There are three options to choose from: 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 ...

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