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TC-1770
Lifecycle Extension Guide
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  • Page 1 TC-1770 Lifecycle Extension Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Self-Repair ............................3 Disassembly Procedure ........................6 Troubleshooting ..........................19 Exploded Diagrams ........................22 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List ....................26 To remove your personal data....................... 27...
  • Page 3: Self-Repair

    NOTE: Do not attempt to replace other components than those listed above. NOTE: For replacement parts, always use only Acer certified components in order to safeguard quality, optimum system performance, stability and reliability of the product. NOTE: Any damage to the product that occur during self-repair, or which has occurred as a result of a careless or unsuccessful self-repair attempt, is not covered by the standard product warranty.
  • Page 4 Upgrading the system BIOS incorrectly, or intermittence of the system BIOS update process could harm the product. NOTE: System BIOS upgrades or downgrades, if not performed by an Acer Service Center or authorized Service Partner, are at own risk. Updating the Drivers: Run Windows Update in order to get the latest drivers from Acer: •...
  • Page 5 NOTE: In the event of not being able to create a Factory Default recovery media, it is possible to obtain a copy of the recovery media through Acer Customer Service (http://www.acer.com/support). This is not a free of charge service.
  • Page 6: Disassembly Procedure

    Disassembly Procedure 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 7 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 8 Chassis Door Removal Remove the chassis door 1.1 Remove the two screws 1.2 Remove the left side cover...
  • Page 9 ODD Removal Remove the ODD 2.1 Disconnect the ODD SATA cables and ODD power-cables from slim ODD 2.2 Press the tail of ODD to pushing it out of chassis 2.3 Remove the ODD NOTE: ODD has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows.
  • Page 10 HDD Removal Remove HDD 3.1 Disconnect the SATA cables and SATA power-cables from the rear of MB 3.2 Disconnect the SATA cables and SATA power-cables from HDD 3.3 Remove f1our screws from the chassis and Pull out it from chassis...
  • Page 11 3.4 Remove these four screws of HDD NOTE: HDD has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. WEEE Annex VII component.
  • Page 12 VGA card Removal Remove VGA Card 4.1 Disconnect the VGA power cable 4.2 Remove the VGA holder 4.3 Remove these two screws of VGA...
  • Page 13 4.4 Open the PCI cover 4.5 Remove the VGA card from MB NOTE: VGA card has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. WEEE Annex VII component.
  • Page 14 PSU Removal (with ATX Power) Remove internal PSU 5.1 Disconnect PSU cable 5.2 Remove the three screws of PSU 5.3 Take out the PSU from chassis NOTE: PSU MB/PSU FAN/PSU CAPACITOR have been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows.
  • Page 15 PSU Removal (with TFX Power) Remove internal PSU 6.1 Disconnect PSU cable 6.2 Remove the four screws of PSU 6.3 Take out the PSU from chassis NOTE: PSU MB/PSU FAN/PSU CAPACITOR have been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows.
  • Page 16 Motherboard, MEM, CPU, Cooler, WLAN, SSD, RTC Battery Removal Remove the Main Board 7.1 Remove the adhesive plaster of WLAN antenna 7.2 Remove these six screws from MB then take out MB from chassis 7.3 Remove the memory card NOTE: MEMORY has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows.
  • Page 17 7.4 Remove the four screws and disconnect the CPU cooler power-cable from the MB NOTE: CPU cooler has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. WEEE Annex VII component. 7.5 Remove the CPU NOTE: CPU has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows.
  • Page 18 7.7 Remove the screw and take out the WLAN card from MB NOTE: WLAN card has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. WEEE Annex VII component. 7.8 Remove the battery NOTE: RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the TC-1770 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 20 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 21 BIOS Messages Action/FRU Memory Test: This message displays during a full memory test, counting down the memory areas being tested. 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...
  • Page 22: Exploded Diagrams

    Exploded Diagrams For ATX PSU Figure 1 System Exploded Diagram...
  • Page 23 Description Item Description Item Main metal chassis Power switch cable Power switch holder ODD cage FIO bracket Mylar FIO bracket Foot rubber (D27*4) Foot rubber (D15.8*2) Clip Rubber for MB (11L*4.5L*13H) Clip Rubber for MB (7L*4.5L*6H) EMI gasket (105*6*0.5) Rubber for PSU (25*15*8mm) PCI cover HDD rubber HDD bracket...
  • Page 24 For TFX PSU Figure 2 System Exploded Diagram...
  • Page 25 Description Item Description Item Acer-16L-Verito Chassis Base MB Rubber_2 Acer-16L-Skoda Power Switch cable EMI Gasket Acer-16L-Skoda Power Switch holder PSU rubber Acer-16L-Veriton-ODD Bracket Acer-16L-Veriton-PCI cover FIO Mylar HDD rubber Acer-16L-Skoda-FIO Bracket Acer-16L-Veriton-HDD Bracket #6-32 六角头 Screw Rubber foot _Front Rubber foot _Rear...
  • Page 26: 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 27: To Remove Your Personal Data

    To remove your personal data Whichever option chosen, you are then asked if you want to keep your files or delete everything. To delete your files select Remove Everything, click Next, then click Reset. • Option 1: Select Start > Settings >...

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