Aspire Digital 7730 manual

Aspire 7730/7730G 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 updates made on Aspire 7730/7730G Series service guid e. Date Chapter Up dates[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2008 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 require ments and enhance product c[...]

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VII T able of Contents System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

VIII T able of Contents Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Re[...]

IX T able of Contents Replacing the MXM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Replacing the Lo we r Cov er s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 24 Re[...]

X T able of Contents Display Port Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194 USB Port Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194 Access Point Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many feature: Operating System • Windows® Vist a™ Platform • Intel® Centrino® 2 proces so r technology , featuring: • Intel® Core™2 Duo processor* • Mobile Int el® PM45/G M45 Expres s Chip set* • Intel® Wireless WiFi Lin k 5100/5300, 5150/53[...]

2 Chapter 1 Dimensions and W eight • 340.4 (W) x 247 (D) x 22.9/42.3 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.7 x 0.9/1.6 inches) • 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.) Communication • Acer Video Confer ence, featurin g: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • Acer Video Conference Manager software • Acer PureZone technology • Optional Acer Xpress V oIP pho ne • WLAN: Intel?[...]

Chapter 1 3 • 3 USB 2.0 port s • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • Consumer infrared (CIR ) po rt • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-1 1) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment • T emperature: • Oper[...]

4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram[...]

Chapter 1 5 Y our Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, le t us show you around you r new computer . Front V iew No. Icon Item Description 1 Acer PureZone T wo intern al stereo microph ones for sound recording. 2 Acer Crystal Ey e Web came ra for video communication. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), disp[...]

6 Chapter 1 Closed Front V iew 9 Click buttons (left, center* and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer Finge rNav 4-way control function. 10 S tatus indicato rs Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the statu[...]

Chapter 1 7 Left V iew No. Icon Item Description 1 Acer EasyPort IV connector Connects to Acer EasyPort IV . 2 Ethernet (RJ-4 5) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 3 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g. external moni tor , LCD projector). 4 HDMI HDMI Connects to a television or display device with HDMI[...]

8 Chapter 1 Right V iew Rear V iew No. Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the opti cal disk fr om the d riv[...]

Chapter 1 9 Bottom V iew No. Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory . 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 [...]

10 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. NOTE: 1. Chargi ng: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged : The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyb oard are applic[...]

Chapter 1 11 T ouch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader) The following items show you how to use the T ouc h Pad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reade r: • Move your finger across the T ouch Pad (2) to move the cursor . • Press the left (1) and right (4) b uttons locat ed beneath the T ouch Pad to perform selection and execution functions.[...]

12 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor , lock, Windows, functi on 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 13 W indows 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 the S tart men[...]

14 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 th e < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon Functi on Description <Fn> + <F1>[...]

Chapter 1 15 Special Key Y ou can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar si gn at the u pper-center and/or botto m-right of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold <Alt Gr> and the n press the <5> key at the upper-center o f the keyboard. NOTE: Note : Some fonts and software do not support the E[...]

16 Chapter 1 Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bi o-Protection Fi ngerprint Solu tion is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Micr osoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniquen ess of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fin gerprin t Solution has incorp[...]

Chapter 1 17 Double (vertical), T ri ple (primary at left), T riple (pri mary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently . Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allo win g two displays to be partitioned independently . AcerGridVista is simple to set up: 1. Run Acer GridVi[...]

18 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor North Bridge South Bridge Item Specification CPU type Intel® Penryn (dual core) CPU package Inte l® 479 pin Micro-FCPGA Features Supports Intel architec ture with Dynamic execution. On-die, primary 32-kB instructio n cache and 32-kB write-back data cache. On-die, up to 6MB second l[...]

Chapter 1 19 CPU Fan T rue V alue T able System Clock Crystal and Oscillator Features Upstream accelerated Hub architecture interface for access to GMCH. PCI Express Base S pecification, Revision 1.1 support. PCI 2.3 interface. (4 PCI Request/Grant p airs). ACPI Power Management Lo gic Support. Enhanced DMA controller , interrupt controller , ti me[...]

20 Chapter 1 System Memory Memory Combinations Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Memory controller Built-in Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory) DIMM socket number 2 sockets Supports memory size per socket 2 GB Supports maximum memory size 4G fo r 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) Supports DIMM type DDR II 677 Mhz /DDR III 1066 MHz SDRAM me[...]

Chapter 1 21 Combo Drive Module Thermal Sensor Control BIOS Data heads Drive Format Disks Sp i n d l e speed (RPM) Performance S pecificatio ns Buffer size Interface Max. media transfer rate (disk- buffer , Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffe r , Mbytes/s) DC Power Requirements V oltage tolerance Item Specification V endor & model name Per[...]

22 Chapter 1 LCD 15.4” VGA Subsystem BIOS package 8 pins SOIC Supported protocols BIOS password control Set by setup manual Item Specification V endor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) 1 5.4 TFT WXGA, 220nits, 8ms Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode T ypica l White Luminan ce (cd/m 2 ) also called[...]

Chapter 1 23 KBC Features Unified Shader Architecture Support Microsoft® DirectX® 10 Shader Model 4 Geometry Instancing 2.0 SGI OpenGL® 2.0 Optimizations and support Adaptive PCI Express Interface High efficiency integrated adaptable and programmable Video Processor (VP2) Integrated Bit S tream Processor (BSP) NVIDIA PureVideo/Pure Video HD T ec[...]

24 Chapter 1 Memory Card Reader CIR Audio Interface LAN Interface Item Specification T ype JMicron JMB385 Features Support 5-in-1 Card Reader (MS,MS pro, SD, MMC, xD) Compliant with SD Memory Card S pecification V ersion 2.0 Compliant with MultiMed iaCa rd S pecification V ersion 4.1 Compliant with Memory S tick S tandard Format Specification Ve r [...]

Chapter 1 25 Bluetooth Inte rface Keyboard MDC Card Camera Finger Prin t Board Battery Item Specification Chipset FOXCON T60H928.1 1 Bluetooth miniU SB module Features Internal Mini USB solution with antenna Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Bluetooth control for BT optical mouse Item Specification T ype Aspire series: New Acer Non-Ergo Keyb oard T otal number of [...]

26 Chapter 1 Normal voltage 1 1.1V Charge voltage 16.0V Item Specification[...]

Chapter 2 27 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 already properly configu red and optimi zed, and you do not need to run this utility . However , if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run[...]

28 Chapter 2 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer ha rdware information. NOTE: The system information is su bject to diff erent models. Parameter Description CPU T ype This field shows the CP U type and spee d of the system. CPU S peed This field shows the speed of the CPU. HDD Model Name This field shows the model[...]

Chapter 2 29 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. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NO[...]

30 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 31 USB Configuration Enter the USB Configuration menu. • USB Driver Select • EHCI 1 and 2 • UHCI 1 to 5 • Per-Port Control Chipset Configuration Enter the Chipset Configuration menu. • Port 80h Cycle s • DMI Link ASPM Control • PCI Latency T imer •V T - d ACPI T able/ Features Control Enter the ACPI T able/Features Control[...]

32 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 33 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 password in the “Enter New Passw ord” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphan[...]

34 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 p a ssw or d in the Enter Cur ren t Password fiel d an d pr ess Enter . 3. T ype a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm [...]

Chapter 2 35 Power The Power screen allows th e user to configure various CPU and power management op tions and device wakeup behavior . The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter setting s. Parameter Description Submenu Items Advanced CPU Control Enter the A[...]

36 Chapter 2 Platform Power management Enter the Platform Power Management menu. • PCI Clock Run • _CST - C4 Latency V alue • C4 on C3 - Deeper Sleep ACPI S3 Enable or Disable ACPI S1/S3 Sleep S tate N/A W ake on PME Enable or Disable wake up when the system power is of f and a PCI Power Management Enable wake up eve nt occurs. N/A W ake on M[...]

Chapter 2 37 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot devices to l oad the operating system . Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk dr ive and the DVD drive in the module bay . InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5 Inform ation Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specific Help Boot priority o[...]

38 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 39 BIOS Flash Utility 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 sho[...]

40 Chapter 2 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD /BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you key in wrong HDD password three times, HDD password error code displays. See the image below . T o reset the HDD password, run HDD_PW .EXE as follows: 1. Key in hdd_pw 15494 0 2. Press 2. 3. Select one upper-case string from[...]

Chapter 2 41 Remove BIOS Pas sword: If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three time s, System Disabled displa ys on the screen. See the image below . T o reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW .EXE as follows: 1. Key in bios_pw 14452 0 2. Select one string from the list.[...]

42 Chapter 2 3. Reboot the system and key in the selected string (qjjg9vy , 07yqmjd etc.) for the BIOS user password.[...]

Chapter 3 43 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . Disassembly Requirements T o disassembl e the computer , you ne ed the following tool s: • Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharg[...]

44 Chapter 3 General Information 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 batte[...]

Chapter 3 45 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graph ic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instru cts you on the components that need to be removed during servicin g . For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remo ve the keyboard, th[...]

46 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn computer over . 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock l atch to the unlock p osition. 3. Slide and hold the batte ry release latch to the rele ase posi tion (1), then slide ou t 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 ExpressCard dummy card 1. Push the ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it. 2. Pull it out from the slot.[...]

Chapter 3 49 Removing the Lower Covers 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46. 2. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 49. 3. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 49. 4. Loosen the ten captive screws from the Memory , HDD1, and HDD 2 Covers. 5. Carefully open the memory cover . 6. Remove the HDD1 cover as shown. HDD2 Cover [...]

50 Chapter 3 7. Remove the HDD2 cover as shown. Removing the DIMM Modules 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46. 2. Remove the Memory Module cover . See “Removin g the Lower Covers” on page 49. 3. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release th e DIMM module. 4. Remove the DIMM module. 5. Repeat steps for[...]

Chapter 3 51 Removing the MXM Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46. 2. Remove the Memory Module cover . See “Removin g the Lower Covers” on page 49. 3. Remove the four securing screws. 4. Grasp the mo du l e and rem ove. Removing the T urbo RAM module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46. 2. Remove the HDD2 cove[...]

52 Chapter 3 3. Remove the three securing screws. 4. Remove the bracket from the module. 5. Remove the T urbo RAM Module. NOTE: Some models come equipped with either a TV Tuner module or a T urbo RAM modul e. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype WLAN Module M2*3 (NL) 3[...]

Chapter 3 53 Removing the TV T uner module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46. 2. Remove the HDD2 cover . See “Removin g the Lower Covers” on page 49. 3. Disconnect the TV Tuner cable from the module. 4. Remove the three securing screws. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype TV Tuner Module M2*3 (NL) 3[...]

54 Chapter 3 5. Remove the bracket from the module. 6. Remove the TV T uner module. NOTE: Some models come equipped with either a TV Tuner module or a T urbo RAM modul e. Removing the WLAN Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46. 2. Remove the HDD2 cover . See “Removin g the Lower Covers” on page 49. 3. Remove the Turbo RAM. Se[...]

Chapter 3 55 NOTE: The following is the correct cable-color to connector designatio n: TR1 (left) to White, TR3 (middle) to Gray , and TR2 (ri ght) to Black. 5. Move the cables away to avoid damaging th e them, and remove the two screws on th e WLAN board to release the WLAN board. 6. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. Removing the Hard Di[...]

56 Chapter 3 3. Remove the two securing screws. 4. Use the pull-tab to lift up the HDD1 module to remove. NOTE: T o prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD Carrier M2*3 (NL) 2[...]

Chapter 3 57 5. Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the HDD to the carrier . 6. T urn the HDD module upside down, and lift the HDD carrier up. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD Carrier M2*3 (NL) 4[...]

58 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46. 2. Remove the HDD2 cover . See “Removin g the Lower Covers” on page 49. 3. Remove the two securing screws. 4. Use the pull-tab to lift up the H DD module and remove. NOTE: T o prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy [...]

Chapter 3 59 5. Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the HDD to the carrier . 6. T urn the HDD module upside down, and lift the HDD carrier up. 7. Remove the connector from the HDD. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD Carrier M2*3 (NL) 4[...]

60 Chapter 3 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46. 2. Remove the Memory cover . See “Removing th e Lower Covers” on page 49. 3. Loosen the captive screw securing th e ODD modul e and remove the ODD cap. 4. Carefully use a screwdriver to push the locking catch and remo ve the ODD module. 5. Grasp th[...]

Chapter 3 61 6. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and re move the ODD bracket from the opti cal disk drive module. 7. Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject th e ODD tray . 8. Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover and remove. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Bracket M2*2.5(NL ) 2[...]

62 Chapter 3 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Step Screw Quantity Color Part No. Switch Cover M2*3 (NL) 2 MA0000060G0 LCD Module M2.5*8(NL) 4 M A000005YG0 LCD Module M2.5*5 (NL) 2 MA000007YG0 Upper Cover M2.5*8 (NL) 8 MA00000 5YG0 Upper Cover M2.5*5 (NL) 7 MA00000 7YG0 T ouch Pad Bracket M2*3 (NL) 2 MA0000060[...]

Chapter 3 63 Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover ma y cause damage to the outer casing. It is recommended that only fingers are us ed to remove the Switch Cover . 1. Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46. 2. Locate and remove the nine securing screws as shown. 3. T urn the comp[...]

64 Chapter 3 Removing the Switch Board 1. Remove the Switch Cover . See “R emoving the Switch Cover” on page 63. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the Switch Board. 3. Disconnect the Switch Board to Ekey board FFC cable as shown. 4. Use the tweezers to secure the cable in place, then remove the Switch Boar d away fro m the top cover . Ste [...]

Chapter 3 65 Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove the Switch Cover . See “R emoving the Switch Cover” on page 63. 2. Grasp the keyboard and lift up to remove. 3. Lift the keyboard over and disconnect the keyboard FFC. 4. Remove the keyboard and place it on a clean surface. Removing the Modem Module 1. Remove the Keyboard. See “Removing the Keyboar[...]

66 Chapter 3 2. Remove the two securing screws. 3. Using a plastic pry , partially lift up the module to exp ose the connector . 4. While holding the modul e, use the plastic tweezers to hold the connector and pull the module away to remove. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Modem Module M2*3 (NL) 2[...]

Chapter 3 67 Removing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables IMPORT ANT : Ensure the Ante nna Cables are free of any obstructions before attempting to re move. 1. Remove the WLAN Module. See “Removing the WLAN Modu le” on page 54. 2. Remove the HDD2 Module. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module” on page 58. 3. Remove the MXM Module. See ?[...]

68 Chapter 3 7. Gently pull the MIC and S p eaker cables through the HDD housing . 8. T urn the computer on its side, and feed cables through to the upperside. 9. Pull the cables completely through. Remove Keyboard from this image.[...]

Chapter 3 69 Removing the LCD Module 1. Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46. 2. Remove the SD dummy card. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 49. 3. Remove the Express dummy card. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 49. 4. Remove the Lower Covers. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 49. 5.[...]

70 Chapter 3 13. Remove the single ground screw and four securing screws (two each side) connectin g th e LCD module. 14. Carefully remove the LCD module from th e chassis. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5*6.5 (NL) Red Callout 4 Ground M2.5*3 (NL) Blue Callout 1[...]

Chapter 3 71 Removing the Upper Cover 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 69. 2. Place the computer upside down and remove t he remaining eleven screws on the bottom panel. 3. T urn the computer over and loosen the captive scre w from the keyboard pl ate. 4. Remove the keyboard plate. If necessary , use a plastic pry to lift the plate. Ste[...]

72 Chapter 3 5. Disconnect the five cables from the mainboard as shown. IMPORT ANT : When removi ng cabl es, always hold the cable by th e pull -tab or by the connector . Do not hold the pull by the cable itse lf to prevent strippi ng. Disconnect A as sho wn. Release the securi ng latches and discon nect B as shown. Release the securing latches and[...]

Chapter 3 73 6. Remove the four securing screws from the upper cover . 7. Grasp the Upper Cover by the hinge socket and pry it open. Do not lift the cover completely off. NOTE: Do not try to pry open more than one edge at a time. 8. While holding the cover open, pul l through any remaining ca bles. Release the securing latches and disconnect E as s[...]

74 Chapter 3 9. Grasp the cover by the opposite edge and lift up to remove the Upper Cover .[...]

Chapter 3 75 Removing the T ouch Pad 1. Remove the Upper Cover . See “Removing the Upp er Cover” on page 71. 2. Remove the S pea ke r Module. See “Removing the S p eaker Modul e” on page 79. 3. Remove the Finger Print Reader Module. See “Removing the Fi nger Print Reader” on page 76. 4. Remove the Launch Board Module. See “Removing th[...]

76 Chapter 3 Removing the Finger Print Reader 1. Remove the Upper Cover . See “Removing the Upp er Cover” on page 71. 2. Disconnect the cable as shown . 3. Disconnect the two FFC cables as shown. 4. Remove the four securing screw fr om the Finger Print Reader board. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Launch Board M2*3 (NL) 4[...]

Chapter 3 77 5. Remove the bracket from the board. 6. Remove the Finger Print Reader board from the Upper Cover . Removing the Launch Board 1. Remove the Upper Cover . See “Removing the Upp er Cover” on page 71. 2. Lift up the locking latch and remove the FFC cable as shown. 3. Remove the four screws from the Launch Board.[...]

78 Chapter 3 4. Remove the Launch Board from the Upper Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Launch Board M2*3 (NL) 4[...]

Chapter 3 79 Removing the Speaker Module 1. Remove the Upper Cover . See “Removing the Upp er Cover” on page 71. 2. Remove four securing scre ws connecting the S peaker Module. 3. Remove the S peake r Module from the upper cover . Removing the eKey Module 1. Remove the Upper Cover . See “Removing the Upp er Cover” on page 71. 2. T urn the U[...]

80 Chapter 3 4. Remove the module as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype S peaker M2*3 (NL) 2[...]

Chapter 3 81 Removing the Bluetooth board 1. Remove the Upper Cover . See “Removing the Upp er Cover” on page 71. 2. Remove the securing screw from the Bluetooth board. 3. Lift the Bluetooth board away from the main boa rd and disconnect the ma inbo ard cable. 4. Disconnect the cable from the mainboard. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Bluetooth[...]

82 Chapter 3 Removing the Subwoofer Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Co ve r” on page 71. 2. Remove the four securing screw s from the Subwoofer Modu le. 3. Grasp the cable by the end and guide it ou t of its housing as shown in th e fo llowing images. IMPORT ANT : The housing guide s are hooked to hold the cable in place. Do not pull the cabl[...]

Chapter 3 83 4. Grasp the Subwoofer Module and lift it up to remove. Removing the ExpressCard Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Co ve r” on page 71. 2. Remove the two securing screws. IMPORT ANT : Do not gras p the cable itself to pre vent fraying. 3. Disconnect the cable connecting the ExpressCard module. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Modem [...]

84 Chapter 3 4. Lift the ExpressCard module away from the upper cover .[...]

Chapter 3 85 Removing the Mainboard 1. Remove the Upper Cover . See “Removing the Upp er Cover” on page 71. 2. Use the tweezers to lift and remove the tape strip securing the modem cable. 3. Disconnect the two cables co nnected to the motherboard. 4. Remove the securing screw from the Mainboard. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboard M2.5*6.[...]

86 Chapter 3 5. Pull the edge of the lower base outw ard and lift the motherboard up to remove. Removing the CPU Fan Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46. 2. Remove the Mainboard. See “Removing the Mainb oard” on page 85. 3. T urn the Mainboard right side up, and place it on a clean surface. 4. Using tweezers, grip the cable[...]

Chapter 3 87 6. Lift the cover to expose the single securing screw . Remove the screw . 7. Lift the Fan module clear of the Mainboard. Removing the CPU 1. Remove the CPU Fan Module. See “Removi ng the CPU Fan Module” on page 86. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboard M2.5*6.5 (NL) 1[...]

88 Chapter 3 2. Using a flat screwdriver , turn the CPU socke t latch clockwise 180° to release the CPU. k 3. Lift the CPU clear of the Mainboard.[...]

Chapter 3 89 LCD Module Disa ssembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Color Part No. LCD Bezel M2.5*5 (NL) 4 Black MA000007YG0 Inverter Board M2.5*5 (NL) 1 Black MA000007YG0 Camera Module M2*3 (NL) 2 Black MA000 0060G0 LCD Panel M2.5*5 (NL) 2 Black MA000007YG0 LCD Brackets M2*3 (NL) 8 Black MA0000060G0[...]

90 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Bezel 1. Remove the LCD Module. See “Removing the LCD Modul e” on page 69. 2. Remove the six rubber covers and screws. 3. S tarting from the i nside edges, pry the i nside of th e bezel upwards from the panel. Continue moving left until the bezel is removed. If necessary , use a plasti c pry to release the corners [...]

Chapter 3 91 4. Lift up the bezel and remove it from the LCD Module. Removing the Inverter Board 1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 90. 2. Disconnect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown. 3. Lift up the Inverter Board and remove.[...]

92 Chapter 3 Removing the Camera Module 1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 90. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the Camera Module. 3. Disconnect the Camera Module cable as shown . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Camera Module M2*3 (NL) 1[...]

Chapter 3 93 Removing the LCD Panel 1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 90. 2. Remove the six securing scr ews from the LCD Module . 3. Disconnect the left and right sides of the Inverter cable. 4. Disconnect the Camera Module cable as shown . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Panel M2.5*6.5 (NL) 6[...]

94 Chapter 3 5. Grasp the panel by both ends and lift to remove. Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1. Remove the LCD Panel. See “Removing the LCD Panel ” on page 93. 2. T urn the LCD panel over to expose the rear . Grip the FPC cable and lift upward to detach the adhesive pads. 3. Remove the eight securing screws (four on each side) from [...]

Chapter 3 95 4. Remove the LCD brackets by pulling away from the LCD Panel as shown.[...]

96 Chapter 3 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the LCD Panel 1. Align the LCD brackets with the eight screw ho les (four on each side) on the LCD Pane l as shown. 2. Secure the LCD b rackets to the LCD panel. 3. T urn the panel over . Insert the LCD Panel cable into the LCD Panel as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 97 4. Align the LCD Panel cable as shown and press down to secure in place. 5. T ake care to insert the top of the panel fist and then angle the it in place. 6. Place the L CD Panel in the back cover . 7. Secure the LC D module with the six securing screws.[...]

98 Chapter 3 8. Connect the left and right Inverter cables. 9. Connect the camera cable .[...]

Chapter 3 99 Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. S tarting from the bottom, loca te the bezel correctly and press down the edges until there are no gaps between the bezel and the LCD Module, 2. Replace the six screws and the rubber screw caps provided.[...]

100 Chapter 3 Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU Replacing the CPU Fan Module 1. Carefully turn the mainboard upside down (CPU side up), and insert the CPU into the CPU bracket as shown. 2. Using a plastic screw driver , lock the CPU in the socket as shown. 1. Replace the Fan module on the Mainboard. 2. Lift t he cover to replace th[...]

Chapter 3 101 Replacing the Mainboard 1. Pull the edge of the lower base outward and insert the motherboa rd in the l ower base. 2. Replace the securing screw on the Mainboard. 3. Connect the two cables connected to the motherboa rd. 4. Replace the adhesive strip secu ring the modem cable.[...]

102 Chapter 3 Replacing the Bluetooth Board Replacing the ExpressCard Module 1. Replace the ExpressCard module on the upper cover . 2. Replace the two securing screws. IMPORT ANT : The correct location of the ExpressCard Module scr ews is illustrated in the following image. Do not insert the screws in the rema ining screw sockets. They are location[...]

Chapter 3 103 3. Connect the cable connecting the ExpressCard modu le. Replacing the Subwoofer Module 1. Grasp the Subwoofer Module and insert in the lower base. 2. Insert the cables u nder the housing guide as shown.[...]

104 Chapter 3 3. Replace the four securing screws on the Subwoofer Mo dule. Replacing the Finger Print Reader 1. Remove the Finger Print Reader board from the Upper Cover .[...]

Chapter 3 105 2. Remove the bracket from the board. 3. Replace the four securing screw on the Finger Print Reader boa rd . NOTE: Move back the cabli n g to allo w for easier access to the screw socket s. 4. Connect the two FFC cables as shown.[...]

106 Chapter 3 5. Connect the cable as shown. Replacing the eKey Module IMPORT ANT : T ake note of the eKey button when installing. It must face down and th e cable connector up in order to install the module correctly . 1. Locate and replace the module as shown. 2. Connect the eKey Module cable and replace the two se curing screws.[...]

Chapter 3 107 Replacing the T ouch Pad IMPORT ANT : The T ouch Pad cannot be removed individually . T o replace the T ouch Pad, replace the entire Upper Cover . 1. Connect the T ouch Pad cable as shown Replacing the Launch Board 1. Replace the Launch Board on the upper cover. 2. Replace the four securing screws. 3. Insert the FFC flush with the con[...]

108 Chapter 3 Replacing the Switch Board 1. Connect the cable to the Switch Board. 2. Insert the eKey board FFC flush with the connect and press down on the lockin g latch to secure . 3. Replace the two securing screws on the Switch Board.[...]

Chapter 3 109 Replacing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables IMPORT ANT : Ensure that all cables pass throug h the Mainboard and are accessi ble from the underside of lower cover . 1. Insert the cabling through the housi ng as shown. 2. Ensure that the cabling is tucked in and secured. 3. T urn the computer on its side, feed cables through to the un[...]

11 0 Chapter 3 6. Connect the MIC and spea ker cables. 7. Gently pull the Antenna Cabl es through the HDD ho using.[...]

Chapter 3 111 Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Replace the S peake r Module from the upper cover . 2. Replace the four securing screws connecti ng the S peaker Modu le. Replacing the Upper Cover 1. Locate the upper cover over the lower base taking note of the screw sockets.[...]

11 2 Chapter 3 2. Angle the right end of the Upper Cover in place, and insert any remaining cables through the lower base as shown. 3. Set the Upper Cover down on the lower base. 4. Replace the four securing screws on the Upper Cover .[...]

Chapter 3 11 3 5. Connect the five cables from the mainboard as shown. IMPORT ANT : When removi ng cabl es, always hold the cable by th e pull -tab or by the connector . Do not hold the pull by the cable itse lf to prevent strippi ng. Connect A as shown. Conne ct B as shown. Connect C as shown. Connect D as shown. A B C D E[...]

11 4 Chapter 3 6. Angle the keyboard plate to insert. 7. T ighten the captive screw on the ke yboard plate. Connect E as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 11 5 8. T urn the computer upside down and replace the eleven securing screws on the bottom panel to att ach the bottom and lower covers. Replacing the Modem Module 1. Angle the Modem Module in place and attach to the connector. 2. Insert the module and replace the two securing screws.[...]

11 6 Chapter 3 Replacing the Keyboard 1. Replace keyboard cable to the mainboard, and secure the locking latch. 2. T urn the keyboard over and place the front edge first in the mounting. 3. Press down on the are as marked below to secure in p lace.[...]

Chapter 3 11 7 Replacing the Switch Cover 1. Replace the Switch cover , and press down to secure in place. 2. T urn the computer over and re place the nine securing screws.[...]

11 8 Chapter 3 Replacing the ODD Module 1. Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject the ODD tray . 2. Press the cover i nto the tray , bottom edge first, to secure. 3. T urn ODD Module around and secure bracket with two screws. 4. Slide Modul e in chassis and press until Module is flush with chassis. 5. Replace the OD D Cap and secure the[...]

Chapter 3 11 9 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module 1. Replace the connecto r on the HDD. 2. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier . 3. Replace the four screws (two each side) to secure the carrier . 4. Insert the HDD, right side first, and push down to locate the in terface correctly . 5. Replace the two securing screws.[...]

120 Chapter 3 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive1 Module 1. Replace the connecto r on the HDD. 2. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier . 3. Replace the four screws (two each side) to secure the carrier . 4. Insert the HDD, left side fi rst, and push down to locate the in terface correctly . 5. Replace the two securing screws.[...]

Chapter 3 121 Replacing the WLAN Board 1. Insert the WLAN board in to the socket. 2. Push the board down and replace the two securing screws. 3. Replace the three antenna cables. NOTE: The following is the correct cable-color to co nnecto r designation: TR1 (left) to White, TR3 (middle) to Gray , and TR2 (right) to Black.[...]

122 Chapter 3 Replacing the TV T uner Module 1. Insert the TV Tuner board in to the socket. 2. Attach the br acket to t he module. 3. Replace the three securing screws. 4. Replace the antenna cable.[...]

Chapter 3 123 Replacing the T urbo Ram Module. Replacing the MXM Module 1. Insert the T urbo Ram board in to the socket. 2. Atta ch the br acket to th e module. 3. Replace the three securing screws. 1. Insert the MXM board in to the socket. 2. Replace the four securing screws.[...]

124 Chapter 3 Replacing the DIMM Modules Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Insert DIMM1 in to the socket. 2. Press down to locate DIMM correctly . 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second DIMM module. 1. Replace the HDD2 cover . 2. Replace the HDD1 cover . 3. Replace the Memory cover . 4. Secure the ten captive screws in the cove rs. Requires new image[...]

Chapter 3 125 Replacing the ExpressCard Dummy T ray Replacing the SD Dummy T ray Replacing the Battery 1. Insert the ExpressCard dummy as shown . 2. Push into the slo t until flush with the chassis cover . 1. Insert the SD dummy as shown. 2. Push into the slot until flush wi th the chassis cover . 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch (1), in[...]

126 Chapter 3[...]

Chapter 4 127 T roubleshooting 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. [...]

128 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 4 129 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 re place a non-defective FRUs: No POST or V ideo 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. [...]

130 Chapter 4 Abnormal V ideo Display If video displays abnormally , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 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 4 131 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:[...]

132 Chapter 4 T ouch Pad Failure If the To u c h P a d doesn’t work, perform th e following actions on e 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 4 133 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[...]

134 Chapter 4 Internal Microphone Failure If the internal Microphone fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Microphone Problems If internal or external Mic rophones do no operate correctl y , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check that the[...]

Chapter 4 135 HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not op erate correctly , perform the following ac tions one at a ti me 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 R epair Utility: a. insert the Win[...]

136 Chapter 4 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[...]

Chapter 4 137 a. Double-click lDE A T A/A T API controllers . If a device displa ys a down arrow , right-click 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 AT[...]

138 Chapter 4 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[...]

Chapter 4 139 USB Failure (Rightside) If the rightside USB port fails, perform the following actio ns one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Modem Function Failure If the internal Modem fails, perform the following action s one at a time to correct the problem. Do not repl ace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

140 Chapter 4 W ireless 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: EasyT ouch Button Failure If the Ace r EasyT ou ch buttons fail, pe rform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

Chapter 4 141 MediaT ouch Button Failure If the Acer MediaT ouch buttons fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Fingerprint Reader Failure If the Fingerp rint Reader fails, pe rform th e following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs[...]

142 Chapter 4 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: HDTV Switch Failure If the HDTV Switch fails, perform th e following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

Chapter 4 143 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[...]

144 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 4 145 POST Codes T ables These tables describe the chipset and core POST c odes, functions, phases, and componen ts for the POST . Chipset POST Codes The following table details the chipset POST codes and functions used in the POST . POST Code Fu nction Phase Component 0xA0 MRC Entry PEI chipset/MRC 0x01 Enable MCHBAR PEI chipset/M RC 0x02 [...]

146 Chapter 4 0x32 Program the Egress port ti mings PEI chipset/MRC 0x33 Program the Memory IO registers PEI chipset/MRC 0x34 Per form step s require d before JEDEC PEI chipset/MRC 0x35 Perform JEDE C memory init ialization for all memory rows PEI chipset/MRC 0x36 Setup DRAM control register for normal operation and enable PEI chipset/MRC 0x37 Do Z[...]

Chapter 4 147 Core POST Codes The following table details the core POST codes and functions used in the POST . 0xF3 #define MEM_ERR_RCVEN_FINDCENTER (CalibrateRcvenF orGroup) PEI chipset/MRC 0xFZ #define MEM_ERR_TYPE (S1 1, S04) PEI chipset/MRC 0xF5 #define MEM_ERR_RAWCARD (S1 1) PEI chipset/MRC 0xF A #define MEM_ERR_SFF (ProgWrioDll) PEI chipset/M[...]

148 Chapter 4 0x82 Initialize the CPU Crisis Recovery Core 0x89 Set Huge Segment Crisis Recovery Core 0x83 Initialize system timer Crisis Recovery Core 0x84 Initialize system I/O Crisis Recovery Core 0x88 Initialize Multi Processor Cri sis Recovery Core 0x8A Initia lize OEM special code Crisis Recovery Core 0x8B Initia lize PIC and DMA Crisis Recov[...]

Chapter 4 149 0x09 TCG log event failed DXE TCG 0x09 Setup event log failed DXE TCG 0x12 TIS set active locali ty failed DXE TCG 0x12 TIS relinquish active locality fa iled DXE TCG 0x12 TIS wait command ready failed (prepare to send) DXE TCG 0x12 TIS abort 'send 'command due to timeout DXE TCG 0x12 TIS abort 'sendAndGo 'command [...]

150 Chapter 4 0x1A Initia lize DMA command regi ster with these setting s: 1. Memory to memory disabled 2. Channel 0 hold address disabled 3. Controller enabled 4. Normal timing 5. Fixed priority 6. Late write selection 7. DREQ sense active 8. DACK sense active low . LBT Core 0x22 Reset the keyboard. LBT Core 0x40 T est A20 line LBT Core 0x67 Quick[...]

Chapter 4 151 0x4C Shadow video BIOS ROM if specified by Setup, and CMOS is valid and the previous boot was OK. LBT Core 0x59 Register POST Display Services, fonts, and languages with the POST Dispatch Manager . LBT Core 0x57 Initia lize 139 4 Firewire LBT Core 0xD6 Initialize PC ca rd LBT Core 0x58 T est for unexpected in terrupts. First do an STI[...]

152 Chapter 4 0x6A Di splay external cache size on the scre en if it is non- zero. LBT Core 0x6C Disp lay shadow message L BT Core 0xCA post EISA init LBT Core 0x70 Ch eck flags in CMOS and in the TrustedCore data area for errors detected during POST . Display error messages on t he screen. LBT Core 0x72 Check status bits to s ee if configuration p[...]

Chapter 4 153 0x8B Setup interrupt vector and present bit in Equipment byte. LBT Core 0x95 1. Check CMOS for CD-ROM drive present 2. Activate the drive by checking for media present 3. Check sector 1 1h (17) for Boot Record V olume Descriptor 4. Check the boot catalog for validity 5. Pick a boot entry 6. Create a S pecification Packet LBT Core 0x92[...]

154 Chapter 4 0xB5 F ade out OEM Logo or post string LBT Core 0xC5 End hotkey detection (Serve r BIOS ) LBT Core 0xBE If BCP option is enabled, clear the screen before booting. LBT Core 0xB6 If password on boot is ena bled, a call is made to Setup to check password. If the user does not enter a valid password, Setup does not return. LBT Core 0xBC C[...]

Chapter 5 155 Jumper and Connector Locations T op V iew No. Description No. Description 1 LCD Connector 5 MDC Connector 2 Powerboard Connector 6 ExpressCard Board Connector 3 Keyboard Connector 7 BLuetooth Connector 4 DDR3 Connector 8 PCMCIA Conne ctor 1 3 5 4 6 2 7 8 Chapter 5[...]

156 Chapter 5 Bottom V iew No. Description No. Desc ription 1 CPU Socket 10 Audio Connector 2 DDR2 Connector 1 1 SPDIF Connector 3 Battery Connector 12 USB Conn ecto r 4 ODD Connector 13 HDMI Connector 5 HDD Connector 14 CRT Connector 6 Card Reader Connector 15 Docking Connector 7 HDD Connector 16 RJ 45 8 MXM Connector 17 DC Jack 9 Audio Connector [...]

Chapter 5 157 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating proce dures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 7730/7730G . Aspi re 7730/7730G provide o ne Hardw are Op en Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery . Clearing Password Check Hardware[...]

158 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 6 159 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listi ng in global configurations of Aspire 7730/7730G . Refer to this 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 i[...]

160 Chapter 6 Aspire 7730/7730G Exploded Diagrams Upper Cover Number Description Part Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7[...]

Chapter 6 161 Lower Cover Number Description Part Number 1 2 3 4[...]

162 Chapter 6 LCD Panel Number Description Part Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10[...]

Chapter 6 163 Aspire 7730/7730 G FRU List Category Description Part Number Adapter ADAPTER 65W 3PIN DEL T A SADP-65KB DF A AP .06501.013 ADAPTER 65W LITEON P A-1650-02AC LF AP .06503.016 ADAPTER 65W 3PIN HIPRO AC-OK065B13 AP .06 50A.010 ADAPTER DEL T A 90W ADP-90SB BBEA LF AP .09001.013 ADAPTER LITE-ON 90W 19V BLUE P A- 1900-24AR LED LF AP .09003.0[...]

164 Chapter 6 NEWCARD BOARD 55.TPK07.004 MSI VGA Card nVidia NB9P-GS DDRIII 512M 800MHz 32*32 MXM II w/ HDCP w/ Intersil PowerIC VG .9PG06 .002 MSI VGA Card nVidia NB9M-GS DDRII 256M 400MHz 32*16 MXM I w/ HDCP w/ Intersil PowerIC VG .9MG06.001 DVB-T MINI TUNER CARD A310 W/CONN & ADA TU.23100.010 INVERTER BOARD 19.TPK07.001 Cables PWR CORD V943B[...]

Chapter 6 165 Assembly Parts MIDDLE COVER 42.AR907.0 01 UPPER CASE W/SPEAKER, FFC, CABLE,TP FOR NON-FP 60.AS307.001 UPPER CASE W/SPEAKER, FFC, CABLE,TP FOR FP 60.AR907.001 LOWER CASE ASSY W/SUB-WOOF ,RJ1 1 W/O TV 60.AR907.002 LOWER CASE ASSY W/SUB-WOOF ,RJ1 1,TV OUT CABLE 60.AS307.002 RAM COVER 42.AR907.002 HDD COVER -1 42.AR907.003 HDD COVER - 2ND[...]

166 Chapter 6 LCD BEZEL TEXTURE FOR CCD LCD COVER HOLO 3D MIMO W/ 3 ANTENNA 60.AR907.004 LCD BEZEL P AINTING FOR CCD 60.AR907.005 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - R 33.AR907.006 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - L 33.AR907.007 LCD COVER ASSY W/MIC W/ANTENNA LCD COVER HOLO 3D W/ 2 ANTENNA 60.AR907.0 06 CCD CAMERA CN0314-SN30-OV03 SUYIN 57.TPK07.001 CAMERA CNF701721004971L[...]

Chapter 6 167 Hard Disk HDD TOSHIBA 5400rpm 120GB MK1246GSX Leo BS SA T A I LF F/W:LB213J KH.12004.007 HDD WD 5400rpm 120GB WD1200BEVS-22UST0 ML125 SA T A LF F/W:01.01A01 KH.12008.019 HDD TOSHIBA 5400rpm 160GB MK1646GSX Leo BS SA T A I LF F/W:LB1 13J KH.16004.0 02 HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB WD1600BEVT-22ZCT O ML160 SA T A LF F/W:1 1.01A1 1 KH.1[...]

168 Chapter 6 Keyboard 17KB-FV3 Black Mammoth 105KS Black T raditional Chinese KB.INT00.505 Keyboard 17KB-FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black Canadian French KB.INT00.506 Keyboard 17KB-FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black Brazilian Portuguese KB.INT00.507 Keyboard 17KB-FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black Belgium KB.INT00.508 Keyboard 17KB-FV3 Black Mammoth 105KS Blac[...]

Chapter 6 169 Screw List HDD(160G) ST9160827AS 9DG1 33-188 STN B/S SEAGA TE F/W:3.AAA KH.16001.029 HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB HTS542516K9SA00 Bronco-B SA T A II LF F/W:C31P KH.16007.016 HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 250GB MK2546GSX Leo BS SA T A I LF F/W:LB013J KH.25004.001 HDD WD 2.5 IN. 5400rpm 250GB WD2500BEVS-22UST0 ML125 SA T A LF F/W:01[...]

Appendix A 170 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 7730/7730G Series Model RO Country Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU LCD DIMM 1 DIMM 2 HDD 1 (GB) ODD Wirele ss LAN Blueto oth VOIP Phone AS505 1ANW XMi AAP India LX.A V 30C.0 02 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSIL1 UMAC 1*512/80/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 N N80G B5.4K NSM8 X AB[...]

171 Appendix A AS505 1A WX Mi P A USA/ Canada - Canadian French LX.A V 30J.00 1 AS5051A W XMi MCECF UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi P A USA/ Canada - Canadian French LX.A V 30J.00 2 AS5051A W XMi MCEUS UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN [...]

Appendix A 172 AS505 1A WX Mi AAP Thailand LX. A V 305.00 4 AS5051A W XMi XPHTH2 UMAC 1*512/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 N N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi AAP V ietnam LX.A V 305.00 5 AS5051A W XMi XPHVN1 UMAC 1*512/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 N N120 GB5.4 K[...]

173 Appendix A AS505 1A WX Mi TWN GCTWN LX.A V 305.01 2 AS5051A W XMi XPHTC1 UMAC 1*512/120/ BT/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 N N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG FOX_ BRM_ 2.0 N AS505 1A WX Mi TWN GCTWN LX.A V 305.01 4 AS5051A W XMi XPHTC1 UMAC 1*512/60/ BT/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 N N[...]

Appendix A 174 AS505 1A WX Mi AAP Thailand LX. A V 30J.01 7 AS5051A W XMi MCETH1 UMAC 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO1G BII6 N N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi AAP V ietnam LX.A V 30J.01 8 AS5051A W XMi MCEVN1 UMAC 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO1G BII6 N N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 [...]

175 Appendix A AS505 2WXM i AAP Thailand LX. A V 30J.00 9 AS5052WX Mi MCETH1 UMAC 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT T L 5 0 N14.1 WXGA G SO1G BII6 N N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG NN AS505 2WXM i AAP V ietnam LX.A V 30J.01 0 AS5052WX Mi MCEVN1 UMAC 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT T L 5 0 N14.1 WXGA G SO1G BII6 N N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_[...]

Appendix A 176 AS505 1ANW XMi AAP Phi lippines LX.A V 30C.0 11 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSPH 1 UMAC 1*512/60/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 N N60G B5.4K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG NN AS505 1ANW XMi AAP Malaysi a LX.A V 30C.0 12 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSMA 2 UMAC 1*512/60/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 N N60G[...]

177 Appendix A AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Eastern Europe LX.A V 30J.03 0 AS5051A W XMi MCECS5 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N100 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Denmark LX.A V 30J.02 4 AS5051A W XMi MCEDK6 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6[...]

Appendix A 178 AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Slovenia/ Croatia LX.A V 30J.03 7 AS5051A W XMi MCESI1 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N100 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Portugal LX.A V 30J.03 8 AS5051A W XMi MCEPT6 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 M[...]

179 Appendix A AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA France LX.A V 30J.02 6 AS5051A W XMi MCEWFR1 1W UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N100 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Belgium LX.A V 305.01 9 AS5051A W XMi XPHBE1 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N10[...]

Appendix A 180 AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Holland LX.A V 305.02 0 AS5051A W XMi XPHNL1 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N100 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA France LX.A V 305.02 1 AS5051A W XMi XPHFRA UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N100 GB[...]

181 Appendix A AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA South Africa LX.A V 305.01 7 AS5051A W XMi XPHSA1 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N100 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Norway LX.A V 305.02 4 AS5051A W XMi XPHNO1 UMAC 2*512/100/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII6 SO512 MBII6 N1[...]

Appendix A 182 AS505 2WXM i P A USA/ Canada - Canadian French LX.A V 30J.02 1 AS5052WX Mi MCEUS UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT T L 5 0 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG NN AS505 2WXM i PA A C L A - S panish LX.A V 30J.02 2 AS5052WX Mi MCEES1 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT T L 5 0 N14.1 W[...]

183 Appendix A AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Russia LX.A V 30J.05 2 AS5051A W XMi MCERU9 UMAC 1*512/100/ BT/6L/5R/ CB_bg_VP _0.3C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII6 N N100 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG FOX_ BRM_ 2.0 BT Vo I P PCMC IA AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Holland LX.A V 30J.05 4 AS5051A W XMi MCENL6 UMAC 1*512/100/ BT/6L/ 5R_bg_VP _0.3C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 [...]

Appendix A 184 AS505 1ANW XMi EMEA Middle East LX.A V 30C.0 20 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSAR 7 UMAC 1*512/60/ BT/6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 N N60G B5.4K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG FOX_ BRM_ 2.0 N AS505 1ANW XMi EMEA France LX.A V 30C.0 21 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSFR A UMAC 1*512/60/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 N N60[...]

185 Appendix A AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Switzerland LX.A V 30J.06 0 AS5051A W XMi MCESW8 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Portugal LX.A V 30J.06 1 AS5051A W XMi MCEPT6 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MB[...]

Appendix A 186 AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Holland LX.A V 30J.06 9 AS5051A W XMi MCENL6 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Italy LX.A V 30J.07 1 AS5051A W XMi MCEIT7 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5[...]

187 Appendix A AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Eastern Europe LX.A V 30J.06 8 AS5051A W XMi MCEPL7 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Sweden/ Finland LX.A V 30J.06 7 AS5051A W XMi MCESV5 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO5[...]

Appendix A 188 AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Germany LX.A V 305.05 7 AS5051A W XMi XPHDE7 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Middle East LX.A V 305.06 1 AS5051A W XMi XPHAR1 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N1[...]

189 Appendix A AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Greece LX.A V 305.05 4 AS5051A W XMi XPHEL1 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Israel LX.A V 305.06 9 AS5051A W XMi XPHIS1 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5[...]

Appendix A 190 AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Russia LX.A V 305.04 9 AS5051A W XMi XPHRU2 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5 N120 GB5.4 K NSM8 X ABT_ BRM4 318BG NN AS505 1A WX Mi EMEA Sweden/ Finland LX.A V 305.05 0 AS5051A W XMi XPHSV1 UMAC 2*512/120/ 6L/ 5R_bg_0.3 C_AN AT M K 36 N14.1 WXGA SO512 MBII5 SO512 MBII5[...]

191 Appendix A AS505 2NWX Mi AAP India LX.A V 30C.0 26 AS5052N WXMi LINPUSIL1 UMAC 1*512/80/ BT/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3 C_AN AT T L 5 0 N14.1 WXGA G SO512 MBII5 N N80G B5.4K NSM8 X ABT_ AT H 5 4 13BG FOX_ BRM_ 2.0 N Model RO Country Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU LCD DIMM 1 DIMM 2 HDD 1 (GB) ODD Wirele ss LAN Blueto oth VOIP Phone[...]

Appendix A 192[...]

Appendix B 193 T est 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 ® XP Home, Windows ® XP Pro environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Rega[...]

194 Appendix B Microsoft ® W indows ® V ista Environment T est PCMCIA LAN Card T est Express Card T est Display Port T est USB Port T est Ty p e Device specification LAN Card 16 bit 3Com Megahertz LAN PC Card_589E (Ethernet) LAN Card 32 bit FE575C -3Com 10/100 LAN CardBus-Fast Ethernet Ty p e Device specification 1394 Express Card AboCom Express [...]

Appendix B 195 Access Point T est Bluetooth T est Printer • Epson S tylus C65 Printer • HP deskjet 3535 Printer Scanner Can on USB2.0 Scann er S peake r • SCLAR • OZAKI USB 5.1CH-IN-2SPK Digital Sound - US206 Joystick • NAZAR GPC-V70 • Logitech Freedom 2.4CordlessJoystick Card Reader • 5 in 1 • HR8-U2M MS/MS-PRO/DUO HDD FUJITSU USB2[...]

196 Appendix B Card Reader T est Audio Jacks Port T est Port Replicator T est Ty p e Device specification MMC Card • T ranscend 512 MB MMC Card • Kingston 1G MMC Card SD Card • Sandisk 2.0G SD Ca rd • A-Data 2G SD Card • T urbo Series SDHC 16GB CLASS 6 • Sandisk microSDHC 8G SD Card • T ranscend 2G SD Card MS Card Sandisk 64MB MS Card[...]

Appendix C 197 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 , deal er, 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 [...]

198 Appendix C[...]

199 A AFLASH Utility 39 B Battery Pack 46 BIOS package 22 password control 22 ROM size 21 ROM type 21 vendor 21 Version 21 BIOS Supports protoco l 22 BIOS Utility 27–39 Advanced 30 Boot 37 Exit 38 Navigating 27 Onboard Device Configur ation 33 Power 35 Save and Exit 38 Security 32 System Security 38 Bluetooth board 81 Board Layout Top View 155 br[...]

200 Launch Bo ard 77 LCD Bezel 90 LCD Brackets 94 LCD Failure 131 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 89 LCD Panel 93 lower covers 49 M Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 62 Mainboard 85 media access on indicator 10 MediaT ouch Button Failure 141 Memory Chec k 128 Model Definition 170 Modem Boar d 65 Modem Failure 139 N No Display Issue 129 Notebook Mana[...]