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Self-Repair ..............................3 Disassembly Procedure ..........................4 Electronic Boards Diagrams ........................16 BIOS Set Up Utility ............................17 Troubleshooting ............................20 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List ....................... 23 Exploded Diagrams ............................ 31 Software Update ............................33 Personal Data Removal ..........................35...
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Before handling components, wear anti-static gloves to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. 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...
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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 if any damage is done to the unit or components during the repair.
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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.
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Chassis Door Removal Open the chassis Remove two screws fixed in the left side-cover Take out the left side cover Remove the two screws fixed in the right side-cover and take it off...
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HDD Removal Remove 3.5” HDD Pull black rack out from HDD cage and take it off Remove HDD from the rack. NOTE: HDD has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. WEEE Annex VII component.
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VGA card Removal Remove VGA Card Remove the screw fixed in the cable-cover and take it off. Disconnect the power cables from the Graphic board. The 1200W PSU’s 12VHPWR cable connector lifetime 30 cycles. Disconnect the riser cable from the mother board...
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Remove the screws that secure the Graphic bracket and detach the Graphic card from the PCIe x16 slot. NOTE: VGA card has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. WEEE Annex VII component.
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PSU Removal Disassemble the PSU Remove the screws fixed in the rear chassis. Remove the screws fixed in the chassis and take the PSU out NOTE: PSU MB/PSU FAN/PSU CAPACITOR have been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. WEEE Annex VII component.
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MotherBoard, MEM, CPU, Cooler, WLAN, SSD, RTC Battery Removal Disassemble mother board Disconnect cables from the main board. Disconnect the screws and remove the MB NOTE: Circuit boards >10 cm² has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal.
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Remove Memory Release the four latch show bellow then remove the Memory. NOTE: MEMORY has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. WEEE Annex VII component. Remove the CPU NOTE: CPU has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows.
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Release the Water cooler pump screw Remove Water cooler module NOTE: CPU cooler has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. WEEE Annex VII component. Remove the WLAN Card Remove the Acetic acid tape...
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Release the screw , and then remove M.2 WLAN card NOTE: WLAN card has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. WEEE Annex VII component. 10. Remove the M.2 SSD module 10.1 Remove the screw that secures the M.2 SSD module from the mainboard. 10.2 Detach the M.2 SSD module from the mainboard.
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11. Remove the RTC battery NOTE: RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. WEEE Annex VII component.
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BIOS Set Up Utility Main Menu The main menu appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Select an item and press <Enter> to display the submenu. Advanced Menu This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.
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Power Menu This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. Security Menu This page enables you to set setup administrator and password.
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Boot Options Menu This page allows you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Exit Menu This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes.
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Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the Predator PO7-660 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.
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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”.
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FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This list is for reference only, please contact Acer local service to order the correct replacement part and availability. CATEGORY PARTNAME CHASSIS CHASSIS CP24A BEZEL BP24A TOP COVER CP24A BEZEL COVER CP24A FRONT I/O MODULE CP24A...
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CATEGORY PARTNAME POWER SWITCH BOARD CP24A RIGHT SIDE COVER LEFT SIDE COVER DUST COVER BRACKET VGA PO7-650_E CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY PSU BRACKET...
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CATEGORY PARTNAME VGA BRACKET CABLE CPUSER PCIE Gen4 cable 11DPEP4B602-002 L=180mm CABLE.USB A TYPE TO TYPE C KEY A ANTENNA SET AUX ANTENNA SET MAIN MAINBOARD Mainboard PO7-660 Intel Z890 N KILLER LAN E3100G ATX V1.0 Arrow Lake-S (OC) CPU Supported...
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CATEGORY PARTNAME POWER CORD POWER CORD 10A 250V UK BK 1.8M POWER CORD 15A 125V US BK 1.8M POWER CORD 10A 250V EU BK 1.8M KEYBOARD Keyboard PRIMAX KBCY21 USB US International support RGB & Copilot MOUSE PRIMAN USB Mouse MOM2UO support RGB, USB mouse, programmable, brown box.
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Exploded Diagrams Figure 1 System Exploded Diagram...
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Item Description Item Description Front Bezel assembly Side cover toolless cover Right side system cover VGA riser bracket 2.5” Hard drive tray module PSU hold bracket Front Mask HDD bracket Power switch cable with Holder HDD toolless Front chassis Metal Mesh Top chassis Bottom bracket Water cooler chassis...
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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: •...
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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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Personal Data Removal 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 > Update & Security >...
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