Acer 7315 manual

Aspire 7715Z/7315 Series Service Guide PRINTED IN T AIW AN Service guide files and updates are availab le on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer .com.tw[...]

II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the up dat es made on Aspire 7715Z/7315 servi ce guid es. Date Chapter Up date s[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2009 by Acer Incorporated. All rights rese rved. No part of this pub lication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any lan guage or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne tic, optical, chemi cal, manual or otherwise, without th[...]

IV Conventions The following conventi ons are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appe ar on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. W ARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to av[...]

V Preface Before using this information and the product it s upports, please read the fo llowing general info rma tion. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all techni cal information relating to the BASIC CONFIGUR A TION decided for Acer's "glo bal" product offering. T o better fit local market requirements and enhance product co[...]

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VII T able of Contents System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

VIII T able of Contents Removing the Left Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Removing the Right Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Removing the TouchPad Bra cket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Removing the Ma[...]

IX T able of Contents Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many features: NOTE: Items denoted with a n (*) are only avail able for selected mod els. Operating System • Genuine Windows® 7™ Platform • Intel® Pen ti um ® mob i l e pr oce sso r* • Intel® Cele ro n® mobile proce sso r* • Mobile Intel® GL40 E[...]

2 Chapter 1 • 3.30 kg (7.29 lbs.) with one HDD and 6-cell battery pack Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* •W L A N : • Acer InviLink™ 802.1 1b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.1 1b/g* • LAN: Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control • BIOS user , supervisor , HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subs[...]

Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram[...]

4 Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour Front View No. Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Ey e webcam Web camera for video communication (for selected models). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 T ouchpad toggle T urns the internal touchpad on and off. Power button T urns the computer on and off. Wi[...]

Chapter 1 5 Closed Front View NOTE: 1 The front pa ne l in di ca to rs are visi b l e ev en when the comput er co ver is closed 7 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse bu tt ons. 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your ha nds when you use the computer . 9 HDD Indicates when the hard di[...]

6 Chapter 1 Rear View Left View No. Item Description 1 V entila tio n slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. No. Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter 2 Ethernet (RJ-4 5) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 3 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g. external moni[...]

Chapter 1 7 Right View Bottom View No. Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optica l drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is acti ve. 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is tu rned off.[...]

8 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators . The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Hard disk bay- Secondary Houses the co mputer's hard disk (secured with screws) (for certain models only). 5 Hard disk bay- Main Houses t[...]

Chapter 1 9 TouchPad Basics The following items show you how to use the T ouchPa d: • Move your finger across the T ouchPad (1) to move th e cursor . • Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the T ouchPad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are simila r to the left and right buttons on a mouse. T ap[...]

10 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor , lock, Windows, fun ction and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can to ggle on and off. The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicated[...]

Chapter 1 11 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndow s-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key ha s the same effect as clicking on the Windows St art button; it launches the S tart menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: <> : Open or close th e S tart men[...]

12 Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’s controls like screen brightness, volume out put and the BIOS utility . T o activate hot keys, press and hold the < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon Functi on Description <Fn> + <F4>[...]

Chapter 1 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Processor Specifications CPU Fan T rue V alue T able • Throttling 50%: On=99 °C, Off=96°C • OS Shutdown: 105°C • H/W Shutdown: 1 10° C Northbridg e Item Specification CPU • Intel® Pentium® mobile processor* • Intel® Celeron® mobi le processo r* T ype Intel Mobile Me[...]

14 Chapter 1 Southbridge BIOS System Memory Item Specification Chipset ICH9-M Package BGA-676 Item Specification BIOS vendor Insyde BIOS BIOS V ersion V0.06-T02 BIOS ROM type Flash Features • Flash ROM 1MB • Supports ISIPP • Supports Acer UI • Supports multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • V arious hot-keys for system control •[...]

Chapter 1 15 Memory Combinations NOTE: Above table lists s ome system memory configur ations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. LAN Interface Wireless Module 802.1 1b/g/Draft-N Slot 1 Slot 2 T otal Memory 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 102[...]

16 Chapter 1 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Sp ecification V endo r & Model Name Seagate ST9500325AS ST9250315AS Seagate ST9320320AS ST9160310AS To s h i b a MK3255GSX MK2555GSX MK1655GSX Western Digital WD5000BEVT WD3200BEVT WD2500BEVT WD1600BEVT Capacity (MB) 500, 250 3 20, 160 320, 250, 160 50 0, 320, 250, 160 Bytes per sector 512 512 512 51[...]

Chapter 1 17 Super-Multi Driv e Module Audio Interface Item Specification V end or & model name HLDS G T20N Sony AD7580S Performance S pecificatio n With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette T ransfer rate (MB/ sec) Sustained: 3,600 KB/s (24x) max. Sustained: 1 1.08 Mbytes/s (8x) max. Sustained: 1,571 (typical) Susta[...]

18 Chapter 1 Power and Keyboard Controller Battery Item Specification Controller ENE KB926 T otal number of keyp ads 99-/100-/103-key keyboard Windows logo key Y es Hotkeys See “Hot Keys” on page 12. Item Speci fication 6 Cell V endo r & mo del name SANYO/SONY/P ANASONIC/SAMSUNG/SIMPLO AS2009A Battery T ype Li-ion Pack capacity 4400 mAh Nor[...]

Chapter 1 19 LCD 17” Card Reader Item Specification V endor/model name CMO N173O6-L02 Screen Diagonal (mm) 439.4 Display Area (mm) 382.08 x 214.92 Display resolution (p ixels) 1600 x 900 Pixel Pitch 0.2388 Display Mode Normal T ypical White Luminance (cd/m 2 ) (also called Brightness) 220 Contrast Ratio 600:1 Response T ime (Optical Rise T ime/Fa[...]

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Chapter 2 21 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration prog ram built into y our computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our computer is alre ady properly configured and optimi zed, and you do not need to run this utility . However , if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run[...]

22 Chapter 2 HM70-MV Intel BIOS Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer ha rdware information. NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ according to model. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description CPU T ype This field shows the CP U type and spe[...]

Chapter 2 23 Main The Main screen allows th e user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable bo ot option and recovery . NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Format/Option System T ime Sets the system time. Th[...]

24 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to c onfigu re the various advanced BIOS options. IMPORT ANT : Making incorrect settings to item s on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless you have experience adjus ti ng these items, we re commend that you leave these setti ngs at the default values. If making settings to[...]

Chapter 2 25 Video Configuration Enter the Video Configuration menu. • Render S tandby • IGD—Device2 , Function1 • IGD—Pre-allocat Memory • IGD—DVMT Size • C lock Chip Initialize • En abled CK SSC • IGD—Boot Type • IGD—LCD Pane l T ype • IGD—TV • IGD—P A VP Mode USB Configuration Enter the USB Configuration menu. ?[...]

26 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mputer from unauthori zed use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you ha ve three tries befo re the syst[...]

Chapter 2 27 Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. T ype a pa ssword in the “Enter New Pa ssword” fiel d. The password length can not exceed 8 alpha[...]

28 Chapter 2 Changing a Password 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Password box appears. 2. T ype the current passw or d in the Enter Curr en t Pa ssw or d field and press Enter . 3. T ype a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm Ne[...]

Chapter 2 29 Power The Advanced screen allows the user to c onfigu re the various advanced BIOS options. IMPORT ANT : Making incorrect settings to item s on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless you have experience adjus ti ng these items, we re commend that you leave these setti ngs at the default values. If making settings to it[...]

30 Chapter 2 Break Event En ter the Break Event menu. • Storage Break Event • PCIE Break Event • PC I Break Event • EH CI Break Event • U HCI Break Event • H DA Break Event ACPI S3 Enable or Disable ACPI S1/S3 Sleep S tate. N/A W ake on PME Disabl e or Enable wake up when the system power is off and a PCI Power Management Enable wake up[...]

Chapter 2 31 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot devices to l oad the operating syste m. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk dr ive and the DVD drive in the module bay . Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to support boot. Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select[...]

32 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made an d qui t th e BIOS Utility . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setu p and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load Setup De[...]

Chapter 2 33 BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following condition s: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash util ity to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you s[...]

34 Chapter 2 DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order , for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1. 3. Execute the FLASH.BA T batch file to update BIOS. The flash process begins as s[...]

Chapter 2 35 4. In flash BI OS, the me ssage Please do not remo ve AC Power Source displays. NOTE: If the AC power is n ot connected, the following message displays. Plug in the AC po wer to continue. 5. Flash is complete when the message Fl ash programming complete displays.[...]

36 Chapter 2 WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Double-click the WinFlash executable. 2. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays.[...]

Chapter 2 37 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide s you with de tails about removing HDD/BIOS password: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error is gen erated. T o reset the HDD p assword, perform the following step s: 1. After the error is displayed, sel ect the Enter Unloc k Passwor d opti[...]

38 Chapter 2 Removing BIOS Passw or ds: T o clear the User or Supervisor passwords, open the RAM door and use a metal in strument to short the J1 jumper . Cleaning BIOS Passwords T o clean the User or Supervisor passwords, perform the following steps: 1. From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.e xe 2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on t[...]

Chapter 2 39 Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequen ce Selector allows the boot o rder to be change d withou t accessing the BIOS. T o use Boot Sequence Selector , perform the following steps: 1. Enter into DOS. 2. Execute BS.exe to display the usage screen. 3. Select the desired boot seque nc e by entering the corresponding sequence. Fo r ex[...]

40 Chapter 2 Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) T ool copies BIOS information to EEPR OM to be used in the DMI pool for hardware managemen t. When the BIOS displays V erifying DMI pool data it is checki ng that the t able correlates with the hardw are before sending to the operating system (Windows, etc.). T o update the DMI Pool[...]

Chapter 2 41 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility Y ou can use the MAC.BA T utility to write t he MAC.CFG file to the EEPROM under DOS mode. 1. Use a text editor (for example: Notepad) to open the MAC.CFG file. Y ou can see the MAC.CFG contents as below: 2. In DOS mode, run the MAC .BA T file to write MAC values to eeprom. WriteData = ‘001 12233 4455[...]

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Chapter 3 43 Machine Disassembly and Replacement IMPORT ANT : The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . Disassembly Requirements T o disassemble the computer , you need the follow ing tool s: ?[...]

44 Chapter 3 Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make su re that you do the following: 1. T urn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cab les from the system. 3. Place the system on a flat, st able surface. 4. Remove the battery pack. Disassembly[...]

Chapter 3 45 External Module Disassembly Process IMPORT ANT : The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic represen tati on of the external module disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed du ring servicing. [...]

46 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn computer over . Slide the battery lock in the direction shown. 2. Slide and hold the battery rel ease latch to the release po sition (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 1 2[...]

Chapter 3 47 Removing the SD Dummy Card 1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it . 2. Pull it out from the slot.[...]

48 Chapter 3 Removing the Lower Covers 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46. 2. Remove the three screws securing the Memory and HDD Covers. 3. Remove the HDD cover as shown. 4. Carefully open the Memory Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Lower Covers M2.5*8 3 Memory Cover HDD Cover[...]

Chapter 3 49 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46. 2. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. 3. Insert a suitable tool into the access slot in the battery bay as shown. G ently lever the ODD module out of the chassis. 4. Pull the optical drive modul e out from th e ch assis. Ste p Size Quantity Scre[...]

50 Chapter 3 5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and re move the ODD bracket from the opti cal disk drive module. 6. Remove the ODD bezel by rotating the top edge downward and pulling it clear of the module. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Bracket M2*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 51 Removing the DIMM Modules 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 48. 2. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release th e DIMM module. 3. Remove the DIMM module. 4. Repeat steps for the seco nd DIMM module if present.[...]

52 Chapter 3 Removing the WLAN Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 48. 2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the Antenna cables in place. 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WL AN Board. NOTE: Cable placement is Black to the MAIN terminal (upper) and White to the AUX terminal (lower).[...]

Chapter 3 53 4. Move the antenna away and remove the tw o screws to release the WL AN Board. 5. Detach the WLAN Board from the WLAN socket. NOTE: When reattaching the antennas, ensure th e cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent dama ge. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype WLAN Module M2*3 2[...]

54 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 48. 2. Using the pull-tab, slide the HDD Module in the di rection of the arrow to disconnect the interface. 3. Lift the HDD Module clear of the HDD bay . NOTE: T o prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.[...]

Chapter 3 55 4. Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the hard disk to the carrier . 5. Remove the HDD from the carrier . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD Carrier M3*3 4[...]

56 Chapter 3 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. LCD Module M2.5*8 2 86.N2802.003 LCD Module M2.5*8 4 86.N2802.003 Upper Cover M2.5*8 1 1 86.N2802.003 Upper Cover M2.5*8 9 86.N2802.003 Power Board M2*3 2 86.N2802.006 Left S peaker Mo dule M2*3 1 86.N28 02.006 Right S peaker Module M[...]

Chapter 3 57 Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using metal tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing. The use of plastic tools or fingers is recommended to remove the Switch Cover . 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46. 2. T urn the computer over . Press down the / and * keys on the right si de of the Keybo[...]

58 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 57. 2. Pry up the centre of the Keyboard and rotate it upward awa y from the Upper Cover . 3. T urn the keyboard over o n to the T ouchPad area to expose the FFC con nector . 4. Open the locking latch and disco nnect the FFC from the mainbo ard. 5. Lift the keyboard c[...]

Chapter 3 59 Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 58. 2. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the two se curing screws from the bottom of the chassis. 3. Remove the Antenna Cables from the cable channe l as sh o wn. Ensure that the cabl es are free from all cable clips. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5*8 2[...]

60 Chapter 3 4. S tand the computer on the LCD Panel and pull the Antenna cab les completely through the chassis. 5. Disconnect the LCD cable from the Mainboard and remove the cable from the cable channel. 6. Remove the white Antenna cable from the cable channe l. Ensure that the cable is completely free of the retaining clips all the way to the hi[...]

Chapter 3 61 7. Remove the adhesive tape securing the Antenna cable to the Upper Cover . 8. Remove the black Antenna cable from the cable channel as shown. Ensure that the cable is completel y free of the retaining clips all the way to the hinge well. 9. Open the LCD Panel to the full extent to expose the Hin ge Covers. 10. Press the left side Hing[...]

62 Chapter 3 12. Remove the four securing screws (t wo each side) from the LCD module. 13. Remove the left and right screw covers from on top of the hinges 14. Lift the LCD Module clear of the Upper Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5*8 4[...]

Chapter 3 63 Removing the Upper Cover 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 59. 2. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the eleven screws on the bottom panel. 3. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the three screw caps at the rear of the Upper Cover as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover M2.5*8 1 1[...]

64 Chapter 3 4. Disconnect the following four cables from the Mainboard. A B C D[...]

Chapter 3 65 NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors. NOTE: Use the pull-tabs on FFCs whenever available to prevent damage . 5. Disconnect A as shown. 6. Disconnect C as shown. 7. Release the locking latch on B and remove the FF C cable as shown. 8. Release the locking latch on D and remove the FF C cable as shown[...]

66 Chapter 3 9. Remove the nine screws on the top panel. 10. S t arting at the rear left side of t he cover , pry apart the Upper and Lower Covers as shown. Work along the back edge of the casing to the right as shown, then lift the Upper Cover clear of the Lower Cover. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover M2.5*8 9[...]

Chapter 3 67 Removing the Power Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 63. 2. Locate the Power Board on the Upper Co ve r as shown. 3. Remove the two screws securing the Power Board to the Upper Cover . 4. Lift the Power Board clear of the Upper Cover as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Power Board M2*3 2[...]

68 Chapter 3 Removing the Left Speaker Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 63. 2. Locate the Left S pe aker Module on the Upper Co ver as shown. 3. Remove the adhesive tape from the S peaker cable . 4. Remove the S peaker cable from the cable channel. Ensu re th at the cable is free from all cable clips.[...]

Chapter 3 69 5. Remove the single securing screw from the Left S peake r Module. 6. Lift the S peaker clear of the Upper Cover , left side first as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Left S peaker Module M2*3 1[...]

70 Chapter 3 Removing the Right Speaker Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 63. 2. Locate the Right S peaker Module on the Upper Cover as shown. 3. T urn the Upper Cover over and remove the Right S peake r Module cable from the cable channel. Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips. 4. T urn the Upper Cover over and pas[...]

Chapter 3 71 5. Remove the single securing screw from the Right S peaker Module. 6. Lift the S peaker clear of the Upper Cover , right side first as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Right S peaker Module M2*3 1[...]

72 Chapter 3 Removing the TouchPad Bracket IMPORT ANT : The T ouchPad Board cannot be remo ved individua lly . T o replace the T ouchP ad Board, repla ce the entire Upper Cover . 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 63. 2. Lift the FFC to detach the adhesive securing the cable to the Upper Cover . 3. Release the FFC locking latch and disc[...]

Chapter 3 73 4. Remove the two screws from T ouchPad bracket. 5. Lift the rear edge of the T ouchPad bracket first to clear the se curing clips and remove it as shown. Step Size Quantity Screw T ype T ouchPad Bracket M2*3 2[...]

74 Chapter 3 Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 63. 2. Remove the single securing screw from the Mainboard. 3. Lift the mainboard from the chassis, right edge fi rst, and place it on a clean, dust-free surface. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboard M2.5*4 1[...]

Chapter 3 75 Removing the RTC Battery IMPORT ANT : Follow local regulations fo r disposal of all batteries. The RTC Battery is soldered to the Mainboard. T o replace the battery , solder the new battery to the connections shown.[...]

76 Chapter 3 Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 48. 2. T urn the Mainboard over to access the Thermal Module. 3. Remove the four securing screws (i n reverse numerical order from screw 4 to screw 1) from the Thermal Module. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Thermal Module 4 1 2 3 4[...]

Chapter 3 77 4. Using both hands, lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard.[...]

78 Chapter 3 Removing the CPU Fan 1. See “Removing the Therma l Module ” on page 76. 2. Disconnect the Fan cable from the Mainboard as shown . 3. Remove the three securing screws from the Fan Module. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype CPU Fan M2*3 3[...]

Chapter 3 79 4. Lift the CPU Fan clear of the Mainboard as shown.[...]

80 Chapter 3 Removing the CPU IMPORT ANT : The pins on the underside of the CPU are very delicate. If they are damag ed, th e CPU may malfunction. Place the CPU on a clean, dry surface when it is not installed. 1. See “Removing the Therma l Module ” on page 76. 2. Using a flat-bladed screw driver , ro tate the CPU locking screw 180° coun ter-c[...]

Chapter 3 81 LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. LCD Bezel M2.5*6 4 86.N2802.002 LCD Panel M2 .5*6 2 86.N2802 .002 LCD Brackets M2*3 6 86.N2802.006 Rem ove LCD Pane l Rem ove LCD B ez e l Rem ove LCD FPC C ab le Remo ve LC D Panel fr om Mai n Unit befor e proc eedi ng Rem ove LCD [...]

82 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 59. 2. Remove the two upper and two lower bezel screw ca ps and screws. 3. S tarting from the bottom edge of t he bezel, pry the bezel upwards an d aw ay from the panel. W ork along the right side toward the top of the bezel , prying the cove rs apart. Continue along t[...]

Chapter 3 83 Removing the Camera Module 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 82. 2. Locate the Camera Module at the top of the LCD Module and disconnect the camera cabl e. 3. Remove the Camera from the module.[...]

84 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Panel 1. See “Removing the Camera Module” on page 83. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the LCD Panel. 3. Remove the adhesive strip holding the cables in place. 4. Remove the Camera cable cluster from the LCD Module as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Panel M2.5*6 2[...]

Chapter 3 85 5. Lift the LCD Panel clear of the module.[...]

86 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 84. 2. Remove the six securing screws (three on each side) fro m the LCD Panel brackets. 3. Remove the LCD brackets by pulling away from the LCD Panel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Brackets M2*3 6[...]

Chapter 3 87 4. T urn the LCD panel over to expose the rear . Lift the adhesive protector and disconnect the cable from the LCD Panel. 5. Lift the cable as shown to disengage the adhesive strip securing it in place. 6. Lift the FPC cable to disengage the remaining adhesive and remove the cable from the panel.[...]

88 Chapter 3 Removing the Antennas 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 84. 2. Remove the adhesi ve strips holding the left antenna cabl e in place. Ensure the cabl e is free fro m obstructions. 3. Remove the cable from the cable channel. Ensure that the cab le is free from all cable clips and adhesive strips. 4. Remove the adhesive tape sec[...]

Chapter 3 89 5. Lift the left Antenna clear of the cover . 6. Remove the adhesive strips holding the right antenna cable in pla ce. Ensure the cable is free from obstructions. 7. Remove the cable from the cable channel. Ensure that the cab le is free from all cable clips and adhesive strips.[...]

90 Chapter 3 8. Remove the adhesive tape securing t he right Antenna to the LCD Module. 9. Lift the right Antenna clear of the cover .[...]

Chapter 3 91 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the Antennas 1. Replace the right Antenna as shown. Ensure that th e locating pins on the Antenna are corre ctly seated. 2. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the Antenna in place. 3. Run the cable down th e side of the LCD Module using all available cli ps and adhesive. 4. Run the cable alon[...]

92 Chapter 3 5. Replace the left Antenna as shown. Ensure that the locatin g pins on the Antenna are correctly seated. 6. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the Antenna in place. 7. Run the cable down th e side of the LCD Module using all available cli ps and adhesive. 8. Run the cable along the cable chann el as shown , using all available cable[...]

Chapter 3 93 9. The Antennas and cables appear as sho wn when correc tly installed.[...]

94 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Panel 1. Connect the LCD cable to the panel connector as shown. 2. Press down the adhesive strip to secure the cable in place. 3. Run the cable along the back of the panel and press down as indicated to secure the cable in place. 4. Run the cable across the back of the panel as shown and press down as indicated to sec[...]

Chapter 3 95 5. Align the LCD brackets with the screw hole s on the pane l. Replace the six screws (three on each side) in the brackets as shown. 6. Place the LCD Panel in the LCD Module, top edge first, and secure the LCD cable with adhe sive tape. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the LCD power cable passes thro ugh the hinge well and is not trapped under[...]

96 Chapter 3 Replacing the Camera Module 7. Replace the Camera cable clu ster in the LCD Module. 8. Secure the LCD modul e wi t h the two securing screws. 1. Place the camer a in the LCD Modu le. 2. Conne ct the cable to the camera module.[...]

Chapter 3 97 Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Replace the bezel and press down until th ere are no gaps between the bezel and the LCD Module. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the LCD cables pass through th e hinge wells and are not trapped by the bezel.[...]

98 Chapter 3 2. Replace the fo ur screws and screw caps provided .[...]

Chapter 3 99 Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU IMPORT ANT : The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positi oned corresponding to the marker on the CPU socket. 1. Place the CPU into the CPU socket as shown, taking note of the Pin1 locator . 2. Using a flat-bladed screw driver , rotate the CPU locking screw 180° clockwise to secure [...]

100 Chapter 3 Replacing the CPU Fan Replacing the Thermal Module IMPORT ANT : Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the Thermal Module. The following thermal grease type s are approved for use: • Silmore GP50 • Honeywell • Jet Motor 7762 The following thermal pads are approved for use: • Eapu[...]

Chapter 3 101 Replacing the Mainboard 3. Align the screw holes on the Therma l Mo dule and Mainboard then replace the modul e. Keep the module as level as possible to spre ad the thermal grease evenly . 4. Replace the fo u r secu ri ng screw s (in nu me ri ca l order from screw 1 to screw 4) to secur e the Thermal Module in p lace. 1. Ensure that t[...]

102 Chapter 3 Replacing the TouchPad Bracket 1. Replace the T ouchPad bracket top edge first to engage the securing clips. 2. Press the bracket down to engage the securing clips. 3. Replace the two screws to secure the T ouchPad Bracket to the Upper Cover . 4. Replace the T ouchPad FFC and close the locking latch on the connector .[...]

Chapter 3 103 5. Replace the FF C and press down a s indicated to secure it to the Upper Cover.[...]

104 Chapter 3 Replacing the Right Speaker Module 1. Place the module left side first on the Upper Cover as shown. Ensure that the left side of the module is seated correctly in the securing clip. 2. Replace the single screw to secure the module in place. 3. Pass the cable through the Upper C over as shown. 4. T urn the Upper Cover over and run the [...]

Chapter 3 105 Replacing the Left Speaker Module 1. Place the module right side first on the Upper Cover as shown. Ensure that the right side of the module is sea ted correctly in the securing clip. 2. Replace the single screw to secure the module in place. 3. Run the cable along the cable channel using all available cable clips. 4. Secure the cable[...]

106 Chapter 3 Replacing the Power Board Replacing the Upper Cover 1. Slide the Power Board in to the Upper Cover front edge first to engage the securing clip. 2. Press the board down to locate the se curing pin. 3. Replace the two screws to secure the board to the Upper Cover . 1. Place the Upper Cover on the Lower Cover as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 107 2. Press down around the edges to secure it in place. 3. Replace the nine screws in the Upper Cover as shown.[...]

108 Chapter 3 4. Replace the three scre w caps as shown. 5. Connect the following cables to the Mainboard. A B C D[...]

Chapter 3 109 6. Connect A as shown. 7. Connect C as shown. 8. Connect B and close the locking latch to secure the cable in place. 9. Connect D and close the locking latch to secure the cable in pla ce.[...]

11 0 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Module 10. T urn the computer over and replace the eleven screws as shown. 1. Align the screw holes on the LCD Module and Upper Cover and replace the LCD Module. 2. The lef t and right screw covers are shaped differently . Ensure that the correct cover is used. 3. Replace the left screw cover as shown. Ensure that t[...]

Chapter 3 111 4. Replace the right screw cove r as shown. Ensure that the securing tab on the rear of the cover is seated correctly in the Upper Cover . 5. Replace the four screws securing the LCD Modul e to the Upper Cover . 6. Ensure that the Hinge Covers are replaced correctly . Identify the rear edge of the covers by the two securing clips. 7. [...]

11 2 Chapter 3 9. Run the black Antenna cable along the cable channel as shown using all available retaining clips. 10. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the cable in place. 11 . Run the white Anten na cable along the cable channel as shown using all avail abl e retaining clips. 12. Run the LCD cable along the cable channe l using all available [...]

Chapter 3 11 3 14. S tand the computer on the L CD Panel and pass the Antenna cab les through the cha ssis. 15. The Upper Cover appears as shown when the Ant enna and LCD cables are correctly installed. 16. T urn the computer over . Run the Antenna cables alon g the cab le channel as show n, using all availa ble cable clips.[...]

11 4 Chapter 3 17. Replace the two screws securing the LCD Modul e to the Lower Cover .[...]

Chapter 3 11 5 Replacing the Keyboard 1. Connect the Keyboard FFC to the Mainboard and cl os e the locking latch to secure the cable in pl ace. 2. T urn the Keyboard over and insert it front edge first into the chassis. NOTE: Ensure that the six locating tabs are correctly seated. 3. Press down as indicated to secu re the Keyboard in place.[...]

11 6 Chapter 3 Replacing the Switch Cover Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Place the Switch Cover left side first on to the Upper Co ver . 2. Press down as indicated to snap the Switch Cover into place. 1. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier . 2. Replace the four screws (two each side) to secure the carrier .[...]

Chapter 3 11 7 3. Insert the HDD, as indica ted and lower it into place. 4. Slide the HDD in the direction of the arrow to connect the interface .[...]

11 8 Chapter 3 Replacing the WLAN Module Replacing the DIMM Modules 1. Insert the WLAN Module into the WLAN socket. 2. Replace the two screws to secure the module. 3. Connect the two Antenna cables to the module . NOTE: The black cable connects to the upper terminal (MAIN) and the white cable to the lower terminal (MAIN). 4. After connecting the ca[...]

Chapter 3 11 9 Replacing the ODD Module Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Press the bezel into the tr ay , bottom edge first, to secure it to the ODD Module. 2. Secure the ODD bracket w ith the two screws. 3. Push the ODD Module into the ODD bay until it is flush with the casing. 4. Replace the single screw to secure the Module. 1. Replace the Memory C[...]

120 Chapter 3 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 3. Replace the three screws to secure the covers in place. 1. Insert the SD Dum my Card into the slot as shown. 2. Push until the ca rd clicks into place and is flush wit h the casing . Memory Cover HDD Cover[...]

Chapter 3 121 Replacing the Battery 1. Slide and hol d the battery rele ase latch to the release po sition (1) , insert t he battery pack an d press down (2). 2. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown to secure the battery in place. 1 2[...]

122 Chapter 3[...]

Chapter 4 123 Troubleshooting Common Problems Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false e rrors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. 2[...]

124 Chapter 4 Power On Issue If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following acti ons one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the fo llow ing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check the power cable is properly c[...]

Chapter 4 125 No Display Issue If the Displa y doesn’t work, perform the follo wing actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn’t display , perform the foll owing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Make sure that the internal display is selected. On[...]

126 Chapter 4 Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the proble m. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. If permanent vertical/h orizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 44. 3. If extensive p[...]

Chapter 4 127 LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a ti me to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the foll owing actions one at a ti me to correct the pro blem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

128 Chapter 4 TouchPad Failure If the To u c h P a d doesn’t work, perfo r m the follo wing actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

Chapter 4 129 Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced, p erform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. Navigate to Start ´ Control Panel ´ System and Maintenance ´ System ´ Device Manager . Check the Device Manager to determine that: • The device is properly installed. • There are no[...]

130 Chapter 4 HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not op erate correctly , perform the following ac tions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Disconnect all external devices. 2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free. 3. Run the Windows Vista S tartup Repair Utility: a. insert the Windo[...]

Chapter 4 131 ODD Failure If the ODD fails, perform the following acti ons one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: ODD Not Operating Correctly If the ODD exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty: • Audio CDs do not p lay when loaded • DVDs do not play when loaded • Blank discs do not burn cor[...]

132 Chapter 4 a. Double-click lDE A T A/A T API controllers . If a device displa ys a down arrow , right-cl ick on the device and click Enable . b. Double-click DVD/C D-RO M dri ves . If the device displays a down arrow , right-click on the device and click Enable . c. Check that th ere are no yellow exc l amation marks against the items in l D E A[...]

Chapter 4 133 b. Double-click IDE A T A/A T API controllers , then right-click A T A Device 0. c. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Ensure that the Enable DMA box is checked and click OK . d. Repeat for the other A T A Devices shown if applicable. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the foll owing act[...]

134 Chapter 4 Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails, perform th e following actions one at a time to correct th e probl em. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: Thermal Unit Failure If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the follo wing actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

Chapter 4 135 External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correc t th e problem. 1. T ry an alternative mouse. 2. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, i nsert new batteries and confirm there is a good co nnection. See the mouse user manual. 3. If the mouse uses a USB connecti on, try an alte[...]

136 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons th at have nothin g to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electros tatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring prob lem exists. When analyzing an intermittent prob lem, do[...]

Chapter 4 137 Post Codes These tables describe the POST code s and descriptions durin g th e POST . Sec: NO_EVICTION_MODE_DEBUG EQU 1 (Comm onPlatformsecIa32SecCore.inc) Memory: DEBUG_BIOS equ 1 (ChipsetAlvisoMemoryInitAsm IA32IMEMORY .INC) Code Description 0xC2 MTRR setup 0xC3 Enable cache 0xC4 Establish cache tags 0xC5 Enter NEM, Place the[...]

138 Chapter 4 BDS & Specific action: 0x27 Enable DRAM Channel I/O Buffers 0x28 Enable all clocks on populated rows 0x29 Perform JEDEC memory init ialization for all memory rows 0x30 Perform steps required after memory init 0x31 Program DRAM throttling an d throttlin g event registers 0x32 Setup DRAM control register for normal operation and ena[...]

Chapter 4 139 0xF8 Report that ExitBootServices () has been called 0xF9 Runtime driver set virtual address map Code Description[...]

140 Chapter 4 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT Code Description 0x00 0x01 PEI_EVENT_LOG 0x02 PEI_OEM_SER VICE 0x03 PEI_SIO_INIT 0x04 PEI_MONO_ST A TUS_CODE 0x05 PEI_CPU_IO_PCI_CFG 0x06 PEI_CPU_IO 0x07 PEI_PCI_CFG 0x08 PEI_CPU_PEIM 0x09 PEI_PLA TFORM_ST AGE1 0x0A PEI_V ARIABLE 0x0B PEI_SB_INIT 0x0C PEI_CA[...]

Chapter 4 141 0x3B MONOTONIC_COUNTER 0x3C W A TCH_DOG_TIMER 0x3D SECURITY_STUB 0x3E DXE_CPU_IO 0x3F CF9_RESET 0x40 PC_RTC 0x41 ST A TUS_CODE 0x42 V ARIABLE 0x43 EMU_V ARIABLE 0x44 DXE_CHIPSET_INIT 0x45 DXE_ALERT_FORMA T 0x46 PCI_HOST_BRIDGE 0x47 PCI_EXPRESS 0x48 DXE_SB_INIT 0x49 IDE_CONTROLLER 0x4A SA T A_CONTROLLER 0x4B SB_SM_BUS 0x4C ISA_ACPI_DRI[...]

142 Chapter 4 0x66 BIOS_KEYBOARD 0x67 BIOS_VEDIO 0x68 MONITER_KEY 0x69 LEGACY_BIOS 0x6A LEGACY_BIOS_PLA TFORM 0x6B PCI_PLA TFORM 0x6C ISA_FLOOPY 0x6D PS2_MOUSE 0x6E USB_BOT 0x6F USB_CBI0 0x70 USB_CBI1 0x71 USB_KB 0x72 USB_MASS_STORAGE 0x73 BUS_PCI_UHCI 0x74 USB_MOUSE 0x75 USB_BUS 0x76 SETUP_UTILITY 0x77 FW_BLOCK_SERVICE 0x78 USB_LEGACY_PLA TFORM 0x[...]

Chapter 4 143 0x91 DXE_0x91 PXE_BC 0x92 PXE_DHCP4 0x93 EBC 0x94~0x9F RESERVED 0xA0 DXE_H2O_DEBUG_IO 0xA1 DXE_H2O_DEBUG_IO 0xA2 DXE_TPM_TCG 0xA3 DXE_TPM_PHYSICAL_PRESENCE 0xA4 DXE_OEM_SERVICE 0xA5 DXE_EVENT_LOG 0xA6 DXE_ SECURITY_HDD_P ASSWORD_SERVICE 0xA7 DXE_LAN_ASF_INIT 0xA8 DXE_BUS_PCI_SERIAL 0xA9 DXE_LAN_IDER_CONTROLLER 0xAA DXE_LAN_AMT 0xAB DX[...]

144 Chapter 4 Each SmmDriver entry point used in 80_PORT * If the BIOS detect s error 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512K RAM error), it di splays an additional word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating the address line or bi ts that failed. For example, 2C 0002 mean s address line 1 (bit one set) has failed. 2E 1020 means data bits 12 and 5 (bits 12 and 5 set) have fail[...]

Chapter 5 145 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Item Description JL VDS1 LCD Connector JP14 Power/B Connector JSPK1 S peaker(Left) Connector JSPK2 S peaker(Right) Connector JKB2 Inte rnal Keyboard Connector JTP1 T ouch Pad Connector U1 1 South Bridge SW4 T ouch pad (Lef t) Button SW3 T ouch pad (Right) Button Chapter 5[...]

146 Chapter 5 Bottom View ITEM DESCRIPTION PJP1 AC-IN Connector JRJ45 RJ45 Connector JC RT 1 CRT C on ne c t o r JP12 Fan Connector JUSB1 USB Connector JUSB2 USB Connector JMIC1 MIC-In Jack JHP1 Head-Phone Jack JSA T A2 HDD Connector U23 North Bridge JCPU1 CPU Socket JREAD1 Card Reader Socket PJP3 Battery Board Conne ctor JDIMM2 Memory DIMM2 Connec[...]

Chapter 5 147 Power Board LS-4852P ODD Board ITEM DESCRI PTION SW1 TP Lock Button SW2 ON/OFF Button SW3 W ireless Button LED1 ON/OFF LED LED3 Media LED LED4 Num LED LED5 Wireless LED LED6 Cap s LED LED7 TP Lock LED ITEM DESCRI PTION JP1 M/B Connector JP2 HDD Connector JP3 ODD Board Conn ector[...]

148 Chapter 5 LS-4853P Battery Board LS-4854P Lid Board ITEM DESCRI PTION PIP1 M/B Connector PIP2 Battery Connector ITEM DESCRI PTION U1 Lid Switch[...]

Chapter 5 149 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provides you with the st and ard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS reco very for eMachine HM70-MV . The machine provid es one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotke y for enabling BIOS Reco very . Clearing Password Check Steps f[...]

150 Chapter 5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a spec ial block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. BIOS Recovery Hotkey: The system [...]

Chapter 6 151 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field R eplaceable Unit) listing in global configurat ions of Aspire 7715Z/7315. Refer to t his chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU P ARTS, you should c heck the most up-to-date [...]

152 Chapter 6 Aspire 7715Z/7315 Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly No. Description Acer P/N 1 Middle Cover 2U p C a p ( L ) 3 Upper Cover 4U p C a p ( R ) 5 Mainboard 6 7 8 Lower Cover 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8[...]

Chapter 6 153 Base Assembly No. Description Ac er P/N 1C P U F a n 2 Thermal Module 3 4 5 Mainboard 1 2 3 4 5[...]

154 Chapter 6 Rear Assembly No. Description Ac er P/N 1 HDD Cover 2 3 RAM Cover 4 5 1 2 3 4 5[...]

Chapter 6 155 Aspire 7715Z/7315 FRU List CA TEGOR Y DESCRIPTION AcerPN ADAPTER Adapter DEL T A 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Y ellow ADP- 65JH DB A, L V 5 LED LF AP .06501.026 Adapter LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Y ellow P A- 1650-22AC L V5 LED LF AP .06503.024 Adapter HIPRO 65W 19V 1. 7x5.5x1 1 Y ellow HP- A0652R3B 1LF , L V5 LED LF AP .0650A.012 BA TTER Y B[...]

156 Chapter 6 CABLE TP FFC 50.N3702.001 POWER CORD US 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.001 POWER CORD EU 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.002 POWER CORD AUS 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.003 POWER CORD UK 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.004 POWER CORD CHINA 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.005 POWER CORD SWISS 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.006 POWER CORD IT ALIAN 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.007 POWER CORD DENMARK 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.008 POWER CORD J[...]

Chapter 6 157 RAM DOOR ASSY 42.N3702.002 HDD DOOR ASSY 42.N3702.003 2ND HDD DOOR ASSY 42.N37 02.004 MINI CARD BRK 33.PGY02.001 33.N6602.001 CPU/PROCESSOR CPU Intel CeleronM T 1600 1.66G 1M 667 D ual Core, MV KC.16001.CMT CPU Intel CeleronM T 1700 PGA 1.83G 1M 667 D ual Core, MV KC.17001.CMT CPU Intel Pentium Dual-Core T3400 PGA 2.16G 1M 667 MV KC.3[...]

158 Chapter 6 HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB MK3255GSX Libra SA T A LF F/ W:FG01 1J KH.32004.002 HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB HTS545 032B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W: C60F KH.32007.007 HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB WD3200BEVT - 22ZCT0 ML160 SA T A LF F/W:1 1.01A1 1 KH.32008 .013 HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB ST9500325AS Wyatt SA T[...]

Chapter 6 159 KEYBOARD Keyboard EM-7T HM50/70 Internal 17 S t andard 99KS Black Greek KB.I1700.423 Keyboard EM-7T HM50/70 Internal 17 S t andard 99KS Black Arabic KB.I1700.414 Keyboard EM-7T HM50/70 Internal 17 S tandard 99KS Black Russian KB.I1700.430 Keyboard EM-7T HM50/70 Internal 17 S t andard 99KS Black Thailand KB.I1700.435 Keyboard EM-7T HM5[...]

160 Chapter 6 Keyboard EM-7T HM50/70 Internal 17 S t andard 99KS Black US International KB.I1700.438 Keyboard EM-7T HM50/70 Internal 17 S t andard 99KS Black Chinese KB.I1700.418 Keyboard EM-7T HM50/70 Internal 17 S t andard 99KS Black US International w/ Hebre w KB.I1700.439 Keyboard EM-7T HM50/70 In ternal 17 S t andard 100KS Black FR/Arabic KB.I[...]

Chapter 6 161 ANTENNA AUX 50.N3702.004 LCD BEZEL FOR W/CCD FUNCT ION - ASPIRE 60.PL602.004 LCD BEZEL FOR W/O CCD F UNCTION - ASPIRE 60.PL502.001 LED CABLE FOR W/CCD F 60.N3702.006 LCD BRACKET R&L FOR LED F 33.N3702.004 CAMERA 0.3 57.N2802.001 MAINBOARD MB ASSY -GM45(B3)-INTEL MB.N5302.001 MB ASSY -GM45(A1)-INTEL TBD MB ASSY -GL40-(B3)-INTEL TBD[...]

162 Chapter 6 Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRII 667 2GB EBE21UE8ACUA-6E-E LF 128*8 0.0 7um KN.2GB09.0 01 Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRII 667 2 GB M470T5663EH3-CE6 LF 128*8 0.055 um KN.2GB0B.01 1 Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRII 667 2GB HYMP125S64CP8-Y5 LF KN.2GB0G .004 Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRII 667 2GB HMP125S6EFR8C-Y5 LF 128*8 0.055um KN.2GB0G .01 2 HEA TSINK T[...]

Chapter 6 163 Screw List CA TEGORY DESCRIPTION Acer PN SCREW SCREW M2.48D 4.0L K 5.5D 0.8T ZKNL 86.N3702.001 SCREW M2.48D 6.0L K 5.5D 0.8T ZKNL 86.N3702.002 SCREW M2.45D 8.0L K 5.5D 0.8T ZKNL 86.N3702.003 SCREW M1.98D 3.0L K 4.6D 0.8T ZKNL 86.N3702.004 SCREW M M 2D 5L K 4.6D NI NL+ 86.N3702.005 SCREW M M 3.0D 3.0L K 4.9D NI+ 86.N3702.006 SCREW ASSY[...]

Appendix A 164 Model Definition and Configuration Appendix A[...]

165 Appendix A Aspire 7315 Model Acer Part No RO Country Description AS7315- 903G50Mi S2.PL602.001 WW WW AS7315-903G50Mi W7HP64A WW1 UMACks 2G+1G/500_L/6L2.2/5R/CB_bg _0.3D_HG_ES62 AS7315- 313G25Mn LX.PNL02.001 EMEA UK AS7315-313G 25Mn W7HP64A TGB1 MC UMACks_3 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_ 0.3D_HG_EN1 1 AS7315- 902G25Mn S2.PNL02.001 WW WW AS7315-902G2[...]

Appendix A 166 AS7315- 302G25Mn S2.PL80C.001 N 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN AS7315- 902G25Mn S2.PNM0C.001 N 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN Model Acer Part No Extra SW1 Card Reader Wireless LAN1 Bl uetooth VOIP Phone[...]

167 Appendix A Aspire 7715Z Model Acer Part No RO Countr y Description AS7715Z- 433G25Mi S2.PL40C.001 WW WW AS7715Z-433G25Mi LINPUSAWW1 UMACks 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bg_0.3D_HG_EN1 1 AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.016 EMEA UK AS7715Z- 443G25 Mn W7HP64A TGB1 MC UMACks_3 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN1 1 AS7715Z- 444G32Mn LX.PNJ02.045 EMEA UK AS77[...]

Appendix A 168 AS7715Z- 442G32Mn LX.PNJ02.058 EMEA Switzerland AS77 15Z-442G32Mn W7HP64A TCH1 MC UMACks_3 1*2G/320/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_IT41 AS7715Z- 434G50Mn LX.PNJ02.050 EMEA Norway AS7715Z -434G50Mn W7HP64A TNO3 MC UMACks_3 2*2G/500_L/6 L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ENS1 AS7715Z- 434G32Mn LX.PNJ02.049 EMEA Norway AS7715Z -434G32Mn W7HP64A TNO3 MC [...]

169 Appendix A AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.037 EMEA Middle Ea st AS7715Z-443G25Mn EM W7HP64EMA TME2 MC UMACks_3 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ES61 AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.036 EMEA South Afri ca AS7715Z-443G25Mn EM W7HP64EMA TZA2 MC UMACks_3 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ES61 AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.035 EMEA Turkey AS7715Z -443G25Mn E[...]

Appendix A 170 AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.023 EMEA Luxembourg AS77 15Z-443G25 Mn W7HP64A TLU3 MC UMACks_3 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_IT41 AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.022 EMEA Holland AS77 15Z -443G25Mn W7HP64 A TNL1 MC UMACks_3 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_NL1 1 AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.021 EMEA Belgium AS7715Z -443G25Mn W7HP64A T BE[...]

171 Appendix A AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.005 EMEA Serbia/ Macedonia AS7715Z-443G25Mn W7HP64A TCS1 MC UMACks_3 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_SL1 1 AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.004 EMEA Greece AS7715Z -443G25Mn W7HP64A TGR1 MC UMACks_3 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EL31 AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.003 EMEA Austria AS7715Z -443G25Mn W7HP64A T [...]

Appendix A 172 AS7715Z- 444G25Mn LX.PNJ02.066 PMDT4 400 NLED17.3 WXGA+G UMA N SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS7715Z- 444G32Mn LX.PNJ02.059 PMDT4 400 NLED17.3 WXGA+G UMA N SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS7715Z- 444G64Mn LX.PNJ02.064 PMDT4 400 NLED17.3 WXGA+G UMA N SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS7715Z- 444G64Mn LX.PNJ02.063 PMDT4 400 NLED17.3 WXGA+G UMA N SO2GBIII10 SO2GBI[...]

173 Appendix A AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.035 PMDT4 400 NLED17.3 WXGA+G UMA N SO2GBIII10 SO1GBIII10 AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.034 PMDT4 400 NLED17.3 WXGA+G UMA N SO2GBIII10 SO1GBIII10 AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.033 PMDT4 400 NLED17.3 WXGA+G UMA N SO2GBIII10 SO1GBIII10 AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.032 PMDT4 400 NLED17.3 WXGA+G UMA N SO2GBIII10 SO1GBI[...]

Appendix A 174 AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.010 PMDT4 400 NLED17.3 WXGA+G UMA N SO2GBIII10 SO1GBIII10 AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.009 PMDT4 400 NLED17.3 WXGA+G UMA N SO2GBIII10 SO1GBIII10 AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.008 PMDT4 400 NLED17.3 WXGA+G UMA N SO2GBIII10 SO1GBIII10 AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.006 PMDT4 400 NLED17.3 WXGA+G UMA N SO2GBIII10 SO1GBI[...]

175 Appendix A AS7715Z- 444G50Mn LX.PNJ02.069 N N N500GB 5.4KS NN S M 8 X S N AS7715Z- 444G50Mn LX.PNJ02.068 N N N500GB 5.4KS NN S M 8 X S N AS7715Z- 444G25Mn LX.PNJ02.067 N N N250GB 5.4KS NN S M 8 X S N AS7715Z- 444G25Mn LX.PNJ02.066 N N N250GB 5.4KS NN S M 8 X S N AS7715Z- 444G32Mn LX.PNJ02.059 N N N320GB 5.4KS NN S M 8 X S N AS7715Z- 444G64Mn LX[...]

Appendix A 176 AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.038 N N N250GB 5.4KS NN S M 8 X S N AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.037 N N N250GB 5.4KS NN S M 8 X S N AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.036 N N N250GB 5.4KS NN S M 8 X S N AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.035 N N N250GB 5.4KS NN S M 8 X S N AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.034 N N N250GB 5.4KS NN S M 8 X S N AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX[...]

177 Appendix A AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.013 N N N250GB 5.4KS NN S M 8 X S N AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.012 N N N250GB 5.4KS NN S M 8 X S N AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.01 1 N N N250GB 5.4KS NN S M 8 X S N AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.010 N N N250GB 5.4KS NN S M 8 X S N AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.009 N N N250GB 5.4KS NN S M 8 X S N AS7715Z- 443G25Mn L[...]

Appendix A 178 AS7715Z- 444G50Mn LX.PNJ02.070 McAfee 5 i n 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS7715Z- 443G32Mn LX.PNJ02.062 McAfee 5 i n 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS7715Z- 444G64Mn LX.PNJ02.065 McAfee 5 i n 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS7715Z- 444G50Mn LX.PNJ02.069 McAfee 5 i n 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS7715Z- 444G50Mn LX.PNJ02.068 [...]

179 Appendix A AS7715Z- 444G32Mn LX.PNJ02.042 McAfee 5 i n 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.040 McAfee 5 i n 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS7715Z- 443G25Mi LX.PNJ02.039 McAfee 5 i n 1-Build in 3rd WiFi BG N N AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.038 McAfee 5 i n 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.037 McAfe[...]

Appendix A 180 AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.017 McAfee 5 i n 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.015 McAfee 5 i n 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.014 McAfee 5 i n 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.013 McAfee 5 i n 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS7715Z- 443G25Mn LX.PNJ02.012 [...]

Appendix B 181 Test Compatible Components This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of it s system functions are tested under Windows ® 7 environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combi[...]

182 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® 7 Environment Test V end or Description Acer P/N Adapter DEL T A Adapter DEL T A 65W 19V 1.7x5.5 x1 1 Y ellow ADP-65JH DB A, L V5 LED LF AP .06501.026 LITE-ON Ada pter LITE -ON 65 W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Y ellow P A -165 0-22AC L V5 LED LF AP .06503.024 HIPRO Adapter HIPRO 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Y ell ow HP-A0652R3B 1L[...]

Appendix B 183 WD HDD WD 2.5" 5400 rpm 160GB WD1600BEVT -22ZCTO ML160 S ATA L F F / W : 11 . 0 1 A 11 KH.16008.022 SEAGA TE HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400rpm 250GB ST9250315AS Wyatt SA T A LF F/W:0001SDM1 KH.25001.016 TOSHIBA HDD T OSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 250GB MK2555GSX Libra SA T A LF F/W:FG001J KH.25004.003 HGST HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 250[...]

184 Appendix B HYNIX Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB HMP1 12S6EFR6C-Y5 LF 64*16 0.055um KN.1GB0G .022 NANY A Memory NANY A SO-DIMM DDRI I 667 2GB NT2G T64U8HD0 BN- 3C LF 128*8 0.07um KN.2GB03.01 1 MICRON Memory MICRON SO-DI MM DDRII 667 2GB MT16HTF25664HY - 667G1 LF 128*8 0.065um KN.2GB04.010 ELPIDA Memory ELPID A SO-DIMM DDRII 667 2GB EBE21UE8A[...]

Appendix C 185 Online Support Information This section describe s online techni cal support services av ailable to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , dealer , ASP or TPM, please re fer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Unit s may access our website. However [...]

186 Appendix C[...]

187 A AFLASH Utility 33 Antennas Removing 88 Replacing 91 B Battery Replacing 121 Battery Pack Removing 46 BIOS ROM type 14 vendor 14 Version 14 BIOS Utility 21–33 Advanced 24 Boot 31 Exit 32 Navigating 21 Onboard Device Configur ation 27 Power 29 Save and Exit 32 Security 26 System Security 32 Board Layout Top View 145 brightness hotkeys 12 C Ca[...]

188 Removing 58 Replacing 115 Keyboard Failure 127 L LCD Bezel Removing 82 Replacing 97 LCD Brackets Removing 86 Replacing 94 LCD Cable Replacing 94 LCD Failure 127 LCD Module Removing 59 Replacing 110 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 81 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure 91 LCD Panel Removing 84 Replacing 94 Left S peaker Module Removing 68 Replacing[...]

189 Thermal Unit Failure 134 T ouchPad Removing 72 T ouchPad Bracket Removing 72 Replacing 102 T ouchPad Failure 128 T roublesho oting Built-in KB Failure 127 EasyTouch Buttons 134 HDTV Switch 135 Internal Micr ophone 129 Internal Speakers 128 LCD Failure 127 No Display 125 ODD 131 Other Failures 135 Power On 124 Thermal Unit 134 TouchPad 128 WLAN [...]

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