SeIf-Repair ....................4 Machine Disassembly and Replacement ............... 5 Machine Disassembly and Replacement ............... 6 Pre-disassembly Instructions ................7 Disassembly Process ..................8 Removing the Lower case ................10 Removing the Battery .................. 12 Removing the SSD ..................14 Removing the WLAN module................16 Removing the FAN ..................
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NOTE: Do not attempt to replace other components than those listed above NOTE: 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: NOTE: Any damage to the product that occur during self-repair, or which has occurred as a result of...
Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Cable paths and positioning may not represent the actual model. During the removal and installation of the components, ensure all available cable channels and clips are used and that the cables are replaced in the same position.
Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Cable paths and positioning may not represent the actual model. During the removal and installation of the components, ensure all available cable channels and clips are used and that the cables are replaced in the same position.
Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure to do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. Figure 3-1.
Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following sections: ⚫ Main unit disassembly The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components.
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Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Lowercase Battery Speaker SSD-1 Uppercase SSD-2 Touchpad module WLAN module Camera module Thermal module Hinge LTE/WIFI antenna USB board Fingerprint module Figure 3-2. Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart...
Removing the Lower case 1. Place the notebook on flat while lower case should be upwards. Use TORX screwdriver to remove 11 screws of lower case. Figure 3-3. Lower case Table 3-2. Lower case Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Remove screw_M2.0*L5.5*D4.0*T0.8...
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1. Open the buckle with a pick from both sides as showed figure3-4, then remove the lower case from the bottom side as shown in picture. Figure 3-4. Lower case Figure 3-5. Lower case...
Removing the Battery Remove the acetate cloth from the battery Figure 3-6. Battery Disconnect the battery cable from the MB as shown in picture. Figure 3-7. Battery...
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Remove two screws on the uppercase. Figure 3-8. Battery Table 3-3. Battery Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Screw_M2.0*L4.5*D4.0*T0.6_ Black Remove 1.8±0.2kgf_cm battery Remove the battery from the MB as shown in picture. Figure 3-9. Battery...
Removing the WLAN module Remove the golden mylar on the WLAN module. Figure 3-13. WLAN module Disconnect the WLAN cable connectors on the WLAN module. Please notice the color and position. Figure 3-14. WLAN module...
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Remove 1 screw on the WLAN module. Figure 3-15. WLAN module Table 3-5. WLAN Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Remove screw_M2.0xL2.5xD4.5xT0.5_ 1.8 +/-0.2 kg/cm WLAN Silver Remove the WLAN module from the MB.
Removing the FAN 1. Disconnect the fan connector from the MB. Figure 3-17. FAN 2. Remove 4 screws on the FAN. Figure 3-18. FAN...
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Table 3-6. FAN Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Remove FAN Screw_M2.0*L4.5*D4.0* 1.8 +/-0.2 T0.6_ Black kg/cm 3. Remove the fan from the MB. Figure 3-19. FAN...
Removing the Thermal module 1. Remove 4 screws on the thermal module. Figure 3-20. Thermal module Thermal module Screw Table 3-7. Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Remove thermal screw_M2.0xL2.5xD4.5xT0.5_ 1.8 +/-0.2 kg/cm module Silver 2. Lift up the thermal module with both hands from the uppercase. Figure 3-21.
Removing the WIFI antenna 1. Tear up the WIFI antenna copper foil gently. Figure 3-25. WIFI antenna 2. Pull up the left and right antenna via copper foils. Use plastic tool to pry the WIFI antenna. Remove WIFI antenna. Figure 3-26. WIFI antenna...
Removing the USB board from the MB and disconnect the IO FPC 1. Remove the acetate cloth connector on the MB and UB, then remove the IO FPC. Figure 3-27. USB board 2. Disconnect the FP FFC connector on the UB, then remove 2 screws on the USB board then remove the UB.
USB board screw Table 3-8. Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Remove Screw_M2.0*L4.5*D4.0*T0. 1.8 +/-0.2 kg/cm board 6_ Black Removing the Fingerprint module 1. Disconnect the FP FFC connector on the power key, then remove the power key FFC. Figure 3-29. Fingerprint module 2.
Removing the RTC 1. Remove the acetate cloth from the RTC connector; Disconnect the RTC connector on the MB, then remove the RTC. Figure 3-32. RTC Battery...
Removing the MB Lift the eDP cable by the mylar handle on the EDP cable connector. Figure 3-33. MB Disconnect the KB FFC, KB backlight FFC, TP FFC, EDP-Cable from the MB. Figure 3-33. MB...
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Remove 5 screws from the MB Figure 3-34. MB Table 3-10. MB Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Torque/kgfcm Type Remove the Screw_M2.0*L4.5*D4.0*T0.6_ 1.8+/-0.2 kg/cm Black Remove 1 screws from the MB, then remove the MB from the uppercase...
Removing the LCD Open the bezel from the left or right inner side as below, open the buckles on both sides from the hinge cover , then remove the bezel from the LCD cover Figure 3-45. LCD bezel Pull the easy-pull-glue out of the LCD cover. NOTE: During the pulling, it is necessary to apply even force and smoothness, and the force is not too strong until the glue is pulled away from the LCD cover.
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Flip the LCD panel from the top. Do not to pick up the LCD panel directly from the LCD cover. Figure 3-46. LCD panel...
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Peel off the conductive cloth on the LCD gently. Figure 3-47. LCD panel Open the latch then remove the LCD panel. Figure 3-48. LCD panel...
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Disconnect the camera connectors. Figure 3-49. LCD panel Remove LCD-cable and CAM-FFC. Figure 3-50. LCD cable...
Removing the Camera module Remove CMA-Conductive cloth from the CAM-Model. Figure 3-51. Camera module Remove two MIC rubber from the DMIC board. Please notice the MIC hole direction. Figure 3-52. Camera module Remove the CAM-Model. Figure 3-53. Camera module...
Removing the Hinge Remove 6 screws from the upper case. Figure 3-54. Hinge Table 3-17. Hinge screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Remove Hinge screw_M2.0xL2.0xD7.0xT 1.8 +/-0.2 kg/cm 0.5_Black...
Assemble the Hinge Replace 6 screws to the upper case. Figure 3-55. Hinge Table 3-18. Hinge screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Remove Hinge screw_M2.0xL2.0xD7.0xT 1.8 +/-0.2 kg/cm 0.5_Black...
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Assemble the Camera module Assembling the camera module to the LCD cove and attaching conductive cloth. Figure 3-56. Camera module Assemble the camera rubber to the CAM-Model. Figure 3-57. Camera module...
Assemble the LCD Replace LCD cable and CAM-FFC, Connecting the camera connector. Figure 3-58. LCD cable Take two easy-pull glues and assemble them according to the LCD cover mark line. Figure 3-59. LCD panel...
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Paste the conductive cloth on the LCD. Figure 3-60. LCD panel Peel off the easy-pull-glue film, paste the LCD panel to LCD cover. NOTE: After assembling the LCD panel, please press the LCD panel more than 15 seconds. Figure 3-61. LCD panel...
Assemble the LCD bezel to the LCD cover. Figure 3-62. LCD bezel Assemble the Touchpad module Assemble the touch pad module to the upper case. Figure 3-63. Touch pad module...
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Replace 2 screws to the upper case Figure 3-64. Touch pad module Table 3-19. Touchpad Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Assemble Touchpad screw_M2.0xL2.0xD7.0xT 1.8 +/-0.2 kg/cm module 0.5_Black Attach the TP-Conductive cloth to TP-Model. Figure 3-65. Touch pad module...
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Connect the TP FFC to the board and attach the shading-sponge to the TP-Model. Figure 3-66. Touch pad module...
Assemble the Uppercase Replace 4 screws on the upper case. Figure 3-68. Uppercase Table 3-20. Uppercase screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Assemble Screw_M2.0*L4.5*D4.0*T0.6_ 1.8 +/-0.2 kg/cm uppercase Black Assemble the MB Replace absorber to the MB,. Figure 3-69. MB...
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Replace the MB to the upper case from right side .Note that all cables cannot be under the MB. Figure 3-70. MB Replace 1 screws to the MB Figure 3-71. MB...
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Table 3-21. MB screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Torque/kgfcm Type Assemble screw_M2.0xL2.5xD4.5xT0.5_ 1.8+/-0.2 kg/cm the MB Silver Replace 5 screws to the MB Figure 3-72. MB Table 3-22. MB screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Torque/kgfcm Type Assemble Screw_M2.0*L4.5*D4.0*T0.6_ 1.8+/-0.2 kg/cm the MB Black...
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,EDP-Cable Connect the KB FFC, KB backlight FFC, TP FFC to the MB. Figure 3-73. MB Replace the mylar handle on the EDP cable connector Figure 3-74. MB...
Assemble the Fingerprint module 1. Assemble the fingerprint module to the cover Figure 3-76. Fingerprint module 2. Assemble 2 screws to the cover. Figure 3-77. Fingerprint holder...
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Fingerprint module Table 3-23. Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Assemble screw_M2.0xL2.5xD4.5xT0. 1.1 +/-0.1 kg/cm Fingerprint 5_ Silver module 3. Connect the FP FFC to the connector. Figure 3-78. Fingerprint holder...
Assemble the USB board 1. Replace 2 screws on the USB board then connect the FP FFC to the UB. Figure 3-79. USB board USB board Table 3-24. screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Assemble Screw_M2.0*L4.5*D4.0* 1.8 +/-0.2 kg/cm USB board T0.6_ Black 2.
Figure 3-80. USB board Assemble the WIFI antenna Assemble the WIFI-AUX/Main antenna to the uppercase. As shown in the figure, arrange the cable to the hooks. WIFI AUX WIFI main Figure 3-81. WIFI main antenna...
Assemble the WIFI /LTE aux antenna to the uppercase. As shown in the figure, arrange the cable to the hooks. Figure 3-82. WIFI aux antenna Replace the speaker 1. Group the horn wires into the wiring trough. Figure 3-83. Speaker...
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2. Assemble 2 speakers left and right. Figure 3-84. Speaker 3. Insert horn connector. Figure 3-85. Speaker...
Replace the Thermal module 1. Assemble the thermal module with both hands from the uppercase. Figure 3-86. Thermal module 2. Replace 4 screws on the thermal module. Figure 3-87. Thermal module Thermal module Screw Table 3-25. Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Assemble screw_M2.0xL2.5xD4.5xT0.5_...
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Replace FAN Screw_M2.0*L4.5*D4.0* 1.8 +/-0.2 T0.6_ Black kg/cm 3. Connect the fan connector to the MB. Figure 3-90. FAN Replace the WLAN module Assemble the WLAN module. Figure 3-91. WLAN module...
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Replace 1 screw on the WLAN module. Figure 3-92. WLAN module Table 3-27. WLAN Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Remove screw_M2.0xL2.5xD4.5xT0.5_ 1.8 +/-0.2 kg/cm WLAN Silver Connect the WLAN cable connectors on the WLAN module. Figure 3-93. WLAN module...
Replace the Battery Replace the battery to the MB as shown in picture. Figure 3-98. Battery Replace the acetate cloth to the battery Figure 3-99. Battery...
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Replace two screws on the uppercase. Figure 3-100. Battery Table 3-29. Battery Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Screw_M2.0*L4.5*D4.0*T0.6_ Black Replace 1.8±0.2kgf_cm battery Connect the battery cable from the MB as shown in picture.
Figure 3-101. Battery Replace the Lower case 1. Use TORX screwdriver to assemble 11 screws to the lowercase. Figure 3-102. Lower case Table 3-30. Lower case Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Remove screw_M2.0*L5.5*D4.0*T0.8 3.0±0.2kgf_cm Lower case _ Silver...
Troubleshooting Introduction 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.. Introduction tips This computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers on-screen error message reports to help you solve problems.
Error messages If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in the alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action. Table 1-1. Error Messages Error Messages Error Messages Corrective Action CMOS battery bad...
DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. Users MUST use the local FRU list provided by the regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
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FRU List Table 6-3. FRU list CATEGO Acer Pictures Acer Description Adapter DELTA ADP-65WW BA 65W Type C HQ612 Wallmount KP.065 112890 5V/3A_9V/3A_12V/3A_15V/3A_20V_3.25A 01.025 Black US TYPE Adapter Chicony Power W065RP25P 65W HQ612 ADAPTE Type C Wallmount KP.065 112610 5V/3A_9V/3A_12V/3A_15V/3A_20V_3.25A 0H.020...
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D COVER PINK 311520 N8.003 UPPER CASE ASSY FOR SILVER BL Keyboard QF03P_A11SWL QF03P Internal HQ316 6B.K0U 13 Standard 79KS Silver US International acer 0DZ00 N8.001 legend White BL, indicator LED NK.I1313.272;NK.I131B.017 UPPER CASE ASSY FOR SILVER BL Keyboard QF03P_A11SWL QF03P Internal HQ316 6B.K0U...
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White BL, indicator LED NK.I1313.26X;NK.I131B.012 UPPER CASE ASSY FOR SILVER BL Keyboard QF03P_A11SWL QF03P Internal HQ316 6B.K0U 13 Standard 79KS Silver Russian acer legend 0DZ05 N8.006 White BL, indicator LED NK.I1313.26Y;NK.I131B.013 UPPER CASE ASSY FOR SILVER BL Keyboard QF03P_A11SWL QF03P Internal HQ316 6B.K0U...
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UPPER CASE ASSY FOR SILVER BL Keyboard QF03P_A11SWL QF03P Internal HQ316 6B.K0U 13 Standard 80KS Silver Danish acer legend 0DZ16 N8.017 White BL, indicator LED NK.I1313.27A;NK.I131B.01F UPPER CASE ASSY FOR SILVER BL Keyboard QF03P_A11SWL QF03P Internal HQ316 6B.K0U 13 Standard 80KS Silver FR/Arabic acer 0DZ17 N8.018...
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13 Standard 80KS Silver Sweden acer legend White BL, indicator LED NK.I1313.27L;NK.I131B.01Q UPPER CASE ASSY FOR SILVER BL Keyboard QF03P_A11SWL QF03P Internal HQ316 6B.K0U 13 Standard 80KS Silver Swiss/G acer legend 0DZ28 N8.029 White BL, indicator LED NK.I1313.27M;NK.I131B.01R UPPER CASE ASSY FOR SILVER BL...
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NK.I1313.1TZ;NK.I131B.00C UPPER CASE ASSY FOR PINK BL Keyboard HQ316 QF03P_A11BWL QF03P Internal 13 Standard 6B.K0W 0DZ55 79KS Black Ukrainian acer legend White BL, N8.009 indicator LED NK.I1313.1TV;NK.I131B.008 UPPER CASE ASSY FOR PINK BL Keyboard HQ316 QF03P_A11BWL QF03P Internal 13 Standard 6B.K0W...
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UPPER CASE ASSY FOR PINK BL Keyboard HQ316 QF03P_A11BWL QF03P Internal 13 Standard 6B.K0W 0DZ68 80KS Black Italian acer legend White BL, N8.022 indicator LED NK.I1313.1UB;NK.I131B.00O UPPER CASE ASSY FOR PINK BL Keyboard HQ316 QF03P_A11BWL QF03P Internal 13 Standard 6B.K0W...
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Standard 79KS Black Traditional Chinese acer legend, Black cap, texture NK.I1313.1XH;NK.I131B.01W UPPER CASE ASSY FOR PINK NON-BL Keyboard QF03T_A11B QV03P Internal 13 HQ316 6B.K0X Standard 79KS Black Greek acer legend, 0DZ82 N8.004 Black cap, texture NK.I1313.1XJ;NK.I131B.01X UPPER CASE ASSY FOR PINK NON-BL...
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Black cap, texture NK.I1313.1XW;NK.I131B.029 UPPER CASE ASSY FOR PINK NON-BL Keyboard QF03T_A11B QV03P Internal 13 HQ316 6B.K0X Standard 80KS Black CZ/SK acer legend, 0DZ94 N8.016 Black cap, texture NK.I1313.1XX;NK.I131B.02A UPPER CASE ASSY FOR PINK NON-BL Keyboard QF03T_A11B QV03P Internal 13 HQ316 6B.K0X...
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Black cap, texture NK.I1313.1YB;NK.I131B.02O UPPER CASE ASSY FOR PINK NON-BL HQ316 Keyboard QF03T_A11B QV03P Internal 13 6B.K0X 0E009 Standard 80KS Black UK acer legend, Black N8.031 cap, texture NK.I1313.1YC;NK.I131B.02P UPPER CASE ASSY FOR PINK NON-BL HQ316 Keyboard QF03T_A11B QV03P Internal 13 6B.K0X...
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. To update Drivers Run Windows Update in order to get the latest drivers from Acer ⚫...
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.
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