Acer 1700 manuale d’uso

Acer Aspir e 1700 Series Service Guide P ART NO.: VD.A08V7.001 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[...]

2 Revision History Please refer to the table below for the up dates made on T ravelMate 800 service guide. Date Chapter Up dates[...]

3 Copyright Copyright © 2003 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any lan guage or computer languag e, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne tic, optical, chemi cal, manual or otherwise, without the p[...]

4 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 avo[...]

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

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VII T able of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

VIII T able of Contents Remove the system fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 FDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

IX T able of Contents Chapter 5 Jumper and C onnector Locations 85 Top view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Connector Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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Chapter 1 1 Overview Aspire 1700 is designed to be a mobile desktop. It can support Intel Pentium 4 Northwood as well as Intel Celeron with front side bus 400MHz or 533MHz. Th e LCD panel ranges from 15” to 17” and the capa city is built to be below 6 litters. System S pecifications Chapter 1[...]

2 Chapter 1 Features Performance T Intel Pentium 4 Northwood 1.8 ~3.06 GHz/Celeron processor T L2 cache 512k (Northwood), 128K (Celeron) T SiS M650 with SiS 962, support 400/533MHz Bus, HTT supp ort. T 20GB or higher capacity Desktop 5400rp m, 7200rpm HDD T Microsoft XP OS T Optional 6-i n-1 Multimedia memo ry card module. Multimedia T CD-ROM T DVD[...]

Chapter 1 3 Outlook Opened Front V iew Label Description 1 Display 2 Power button 3 Keyboard 4 T ouchp ad 5 Click button & scroll key 6 Audio DJ controls and indicator 7P a l m r e s t 8 Launch keys 9 S tatus in dicators[...]

4 Chapter 1 Closed Front view # Item De s cr i pt i o n 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 2 Wir eless communication indicator Lights when the Wireless LAN capability is enabled. 3 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on.[...]

Chapter 1 5 Le f t vi e w # Ite m De s c r i pt i on 1 O ptical dr iv e Depending on your model, t he optical dr iv e is o ne o f the f o llo w ing: • CD - R OM d r i v e f o r r e a d i n g CD s . • DV D- RO M dri ve f or rea ding C Ds and DV Ds. • DV D/ C D- RW combo driv e f or rea ding C Ds and DV Ds, and w riting to C D- R s and C D-RW s[...]

6 Chapter 1 Right view # Item De sc r i p t i on 1 Right Latch Locks and releases the lid.(One on the right and one on the left) 2 Speak er/Hea dph one-o ut jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,speakers, headphones). 3 Line-in/Mic-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Selection is through the OS Win[...]

Chapter 1 7 Re ar v i e w # Ite m De s cr i pt i on 1 USB ports 2 ports for connectin g USB 2 . 0 dev ices. 2M o d e m j ack Connects the built-in fax/data modem to a phone line . 3S - v i d e o C onnects to a telev ision or d ispaly dev ice w ith S- vid e o i n p u t . 4 E xte rn a l displa y po rt C o n nec ts an ext er na l (V G A ) displa y dev[...]

8 Chapter 1 Bott om view # Item De sc r i p t i on 1 Battery cover Protects the battery bay. 2 Sub-w oofer Enhan ce the audio qua lity. 3 Ventilation slots Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.[...]

Chapter 1 9 Main Board Layout[...]

10 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations NOTE: The BIOS can be overwritten/u pgraded using the AFLASH utility . Processor Item Specification T ype Pentium 4/Celeron Socket 478 S peed 1.8G~3.06G Minimum operating speed 0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS Setup is set to Enabled .) V oltage Processor voltage can be detect e[...]

Chapter 1 11 This section has two t abl e lists, system memory specification and the possible combinat ions of memory module. This section has two table lists, the video interf ace specification and its supported display modes. System Memory Item Specification Memory socket number 2 sockets (4 banks) Support memory size per socket 128MB / 256MB/ 51[...]

12 Chapter 1 Video controller resident bus AGP bus Video interface support Video YUV texture in all texture formats H/W DVD ac celerator Display Screen Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Hor . Scan (KHz) Pixel Clock (MHz) 640x480 60 31.5 25.2 640x480 72 37.4 32.0 640x480 75 37.5 31.5 640x480 85 43.3 36.0 640x480 120 63.7 55.0 800x600 56 35.2 36.0 800x600[...]

Chapter 1 13 Music synthesizer Y es, inte rnal FM synthesizer Sampling rate 48 KHz (max.) MPU-401 UART support Y es Microphone jack Supported Headphone jack Supported IDE Interface Item Specification IDE controller SiS962 IDE controller resident bus PCI bus Number of IDE channel 2 Support IDE interface E-IDE (up to PIO mode-4 and Ultra DMA 33/66), [...]

14 Chapter 1 Optional serial port IRQ (via BIOS Setup) COM1: IRQ 3, and 4 Modem Item Specification Software Modem V .9.0/9.2 Modem connector type RJ1 1 Full duplex Y es USB Port Item Specification OHCI USB 1.1/2.0 USB Class Support legacy keyboard for legacy mode Memory Address Map Address Size Function 000000 - 07FFFF 512KBytes Host Memory 080000 [...]

Chapter 1 15 NOTE: N - Not be used I/O Address Map Hex Range Devices 000-00F 020-021 040-043 060-060 061-061 070-071 080-08F 0A0-0A1 0C0-0DF 0F0-0FF 170-177 1F0-1F7 278-27F 2F8-2FF 378-37F 3F0-3F5 3F6-3F6 3F7-3F7 3F8-3FF 0CF8 0CFC 778-77A DMA Controller-1 Interrupt Controller-1 System T imer Keyboard Controller 8742 System S peaker CMOS RAM Address[...]

16 Chapter 1 APIC mode NOTE: N - Not be used PCI x System Devices Add-On-Card Devices PCI 16 VGA PCI 17 1394, Carbus PCI 18 Modem, WLAN (Mini PCI), Audio PCI 19 LAN PCI 20 USB 0 (1,1) PCI 21 USB 1 (1,1) PCI 22 USB 2 (1,1) PCI 23 USB 3 (2,0) DRQ Assignment Map DRQx System Devices Add-On-Card Devices DRQ0 N Reserved DRQ1 LPT (ECP mode) R eserved DRQ2[...]

Chapter 1 17 Non-operating (packed) 5 ~ 27.1 Hz: 0.6 G 27.1 ~ 50 Hz: 0.016 mm 50 ~ 500 Hz: 2 G Mechanical Specifications Item Specification Weight One 3 ½ FDD and one 3.5 HDD (without packing) V aried by local configuration Dimensions (main footprint) N/A Environmental Requirements Item Specifications[...]

18 Chapter 1 Power Management Function (ACPI support function) Device Standby Mode T Independent power management time r for hard disk drive devices (0-15 minutes, time step=1 minu te). T Hard disk drive goes into S tandby mode (for A T A standard interface). T Disable V -sync to control th e VESA DPMS monitor . T Resume method: device activate d ([...]

Chapter 2 19 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 Setup. Please al[...]

20 Chapter 2 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Info., Main, Sy stem Devices, Security , Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructio ns: T T o choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys ( zx ). T T o choose a parameter , use the cursor up/down keys ( wy ). T T o change the value of a parameter , press p or q . T A plus sign (+) [...]

Chapter 2 21 Info. Parameter Description Floppy Disk Drive Shows floppy drive type infor maiton. Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit. UUID Number UUID=32bytes PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main System Device s Security Boot Exi t CPU Type: Intel Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.66GHz CPU Speed: 2660MHz HDD1 Model Name: HDD1 Serial [...]

22 Chapter 2 Main The Main screen disp lays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also inclu des basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specif y st andard IBM PC A T system parameters. NOTE: The screen above is for reference only . Actual values may differ . PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main System Device s Security Boot Ex[...]

Chapter 2 23 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: The sub-items under each device wil l not be shown if t he device control is set to d isable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases. Parameter Description[...]

24 Chapter 2 System Devices The System Devices screen contains parameters involvi ng your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Options Serial Port Enables, di sables or a[...]

Chapter 2 25 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mpu ter from unauthorized 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 be fore the syst[...]

26 Chapter 2 Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key . The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. T ype a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric cha[...]

Chapter 2 27 2. T ype the current pa ssword in the Enter Curr ent Password field and pr ess e . 3. T ype a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Press e . After setting the password, the computer se ts the User Password parameter to “Set”. 5. If desired, you can enable the Password o[...]

28 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot de vices to load the operatin g system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in m odule bay , the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay . Phoenix BIOS Setup U tility Info. Mai n System Device s Security Boot Exi t Item Specific H elp CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Har d[...]

Chapter 2 29 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safegua rd and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load S[...]

Chapter 3 45 This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . T o disa ssemble the computer , you need the following tools: 1.An ESD mat 2.A Philips screw driver 3.A tweezers 4.And a hex screw driver NOTE: Use an ESD wristband to avoid the risk of electronic discha rge[...]

46 Chapter 3 General Information Before Y ou Begin 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. Jewelry such as watches, rings and bracelets should be removed before se rv[...]

Chapter 3 47 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeed ing page gives you a graphic represen tation on the entire disassembly sequen ce and instructs you on the components that need to be remo ved during servicing . For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must fi rst rem ove the keyboard, then disassemble the ins[...]

48 Chapter 3 Front Panel (Upper Case Assy) Cx3 FDD Module Con't Base Assy Speaker x2 Cx8 Base Main Board Module I/O Shield PCI Bo ard Cx2 Ix6 Main Board w/ Fan Main Board Cx2 Main Board Bracket Fan Lid Switch Cable x1 Audio DJ Board Cable Audio DJ Board Ox2 Touchpad Touchpad Bracket Touchpad Switch Board Ox1 Ox4 FDD Module FDD FFC FDD Bracket [...]

Chapter 3 49 Screw List Item Description A SCREW MM30060IL67 B SCREW MM25025ICI0 C SCREW MM25040IL60 D SCREW MM25060IL69 E SCREW MM20030ICI3 F SCREW MM200 80ICI6 G SCREW MM201 00ICI3 H SCREW MS17025B202 I SCREW MBEA1001012 J SCREW MF30060PBJ5 K SCREW MM25070ICI5 L SCREW MS25060ILR1 M SCREW MS25060P527 N SCREW MM25040ICI1 O SCREW MS25025 IBX8 P SCRE[...]

50 Chapter 3 Disassembling Remove the battery 1. Release the seven screws as shown here. 2. Remove the bottom shield plate. 3. Remove the 5 screws as shown here. 4. Remove the battery or dummy battery module. Remove the HDD module 1. Remove the 4 screws that secure the HDD module. 2. Lift the HDD module and detach the IDE connector and power connec[...]

Chapter 3 51 Remove the thermal module 1. Disconnect the fan power connector . 1. Remove the three screws as shown here 2. Remove the thermal module. Remove CPU 1. Open the CPU leve r , remove the CPU and close the lever . Remove the memory 1. Remove the memory Remove VGA card 1. Disconnect the VGA connector . 2. Release the four screws that secure[...]

52 Chapter 3 Detach the wireless card 1. Detach the wireless card. 2. Disconnect the two wireless cables. Remove moden card 1. Remove the screws on the MDC (modem card) 2. Detach the card from the modem cable. 3. Release the cable Remove the inverter cover 1. Remove the screws as shown here. 2. Remove the inverter cover .[...]

Chapter 3 53 Detach the upper system cover 1. Remove the two screws on the one side, and the two screws on the other . . 2. Remove the hinge covers on each side 3. Detach the upper system cover (middle cover). Remove the LCD module 1. Detach the LED cable from the LED board. 2. Remove the screws that secure the hinge. And the other side. 3. Detach [...]

54 Chapter 3 Remove the LCD panel 1. Detach the silicon line pad by following the instruction here. And the other side. 2. Unscrew the three screws on the edge of the LCD panel on both sides. 3. Detach the LCD skirting board (LCD bezel) by following the instruction here. 4. Remove the TEN screws on the side mount. 5. Remove the LCD panel. Remove th[...]

Chapter 3 55 2. Follow the same procedure on the other inverte r cable. 3. Disconnect the inverter power cable from the inverter board. 4. Remove the mylar that covering the inverter board. 5. Remove the two screws that secu re the inverter board bracket.[...]

56 Chapter 3 Remove the mylars Remove the wireless module 1. Remove the two screws that se cure the wireless antenna. 2. Remove the antenna. 3. Repeat the same procedure on the other side. 4. Remove the wireless module Remove the side bracket 1. Remove the two screws as shown here. Then remove the side bracket.[...]

Chapter 3 57 2. Repeat the same procedure on the other side bracket. Remove the LED cable attached on the LCD outer shield. Remove the subwoofer 1. Disconnect the subwoofer cable. 2. Remove the two screws that secure the subwoofer . 3. Remove the subwoofer .[...]

58 Chapter 3 Release the MDC cable. Disconnect the cable to the modem header . Remove the keyboard 1. Remove the six screws th e secure the keyboard. 2. Remove the keyboard and disconnect the attached cable. Remove the LED board 1. Detach the LED ribbon cable. 2. Remove the four screws that secure the LED board. 3. Lift the LED board and disconnect[...]

Chapter 3 59 4. Disconnect the LED ribbon cable from the LED board. Detach the front p anel 1. Disconnect the touch pad ribbon ca ble. 2. Remove the three screws as shown here. 3. T urn the unit upside dow n, and then remove the gr oup of FOU R, the group of EIGHT and th e group of SIX screws. 4. And finally the 4 screws on the rear side. 5. Detach[...]

60 Chapter 3 2. Disconnect the other side of the ri bbon cable to the Audio DJ board. 3. Remove the screw that secu res the Audio DJ board. 4. Remove the DJ board. Remove the touch pad 1. Remove the mylar here. 2. Disconnect the two ribbon cables to the touch pad. 3. Remove the mylar . 4. Remove the two screws that secure the touch pad.[...]

Chapter 3 61 5. Remove the touch pad bracket. 6. Remove the touch pad. Remove the touch pad board 1. Remove the four screws that secure the touch pad board. 2. Remove the touch pad board. Remove the lid switch cable 1. Disconnect the lid switch cable by releasing the screw . 2. Remove the lid switch cable. Remove the floppy drive 1. Disconnect the [...]

62 Chapter 3 Remove the speaker set 1. Remove the tape 2. Remove the aluminum tape (the tape can be damaged while servicing, please make sure you have a spare one). 3. Remove the tape here. 4. Disconnect the sp eaker cabl e. 5. Remove the screw as shown here. 6. And the one on the other side. 7. Remove the speaker set. Remove the mainboard 1. Remov[...]

Chapter 3 63 4. Remove the PCI board. 5. Remove the six screws that secure the I/O shield. 6. Remove the I/O shield. 7. Disconnect the system fan power connector . 8. Remove the two screws, one on each si de, that secure the mainboard. 9. Remove the mainboard from the mainboard bracket. Remove the system fan 1. Remove the two screws that secure the[...]

64 Chapter 3 FDD Module 1. Disconnect the ribbon cable. 2. Remove the screws as shown here. 3. Remove the FDD bracket away from the floppy drive. HDD Module 1. Disconnect the HDD power cabl e and then the IDE coaxial cable. 2. Remove the screws that secu re the HDD, an d the other side. 3. Remove the bracket from the HDD.[...]

Chapter 3 65 Combo Module 1. Remove the three screws as shown here. 2. Remove the bracket.[...]

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Chapter 3 45 This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . T o disa ssemble the computer , you need the following tools: 1.An ESD mat 2.A Philips screw driver 3.A tweezers 4.And a hex screw driver NOTE: Use an ESD wristband to avoid the risk of electronic discha rge[...]

46 Chapter 3 General Information Before Y ou Begin 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. Jewelry such as watches, rings and bracelets should be removed before se rv[...]

Chapter 3 47 Re-assembly Place the system fan 1. Put the mainboard bracket on the table. 2. Place the system fan back to position. 3. Fasten the two screws for the system fan. Re-assembling the mainboard 1. Place the mainboard back to the bracket. 2. Secure the two screws on each side. 3. Reconnect the system fan power connector . 4. Place the I/O [...]

48 Chapter 3 8. Place the motherboard m odule back to position. 9. Secure the nine screws as shown here. Place the speaker set back to position 1. Place the speaker set back to position 2. Secure the screw on each side. 3. Reconnect the speaker connecto r . 4. Fix the wire by a tape. 5. Use an aluminum tape to avoid electro-emission. 6. Secure the [...]

Chapter 3 49 Place the floppy module back to position 1. Place the floppy module back to position. 2. Secure the three screws for the floppy . 3. Reconnect the floppy ribbo n cable. Place the touch pad back to position 1. Place the lid switch cable back to position. 2. Secure the screw . 3. Place the touch pad boar d back to position. 4. Secure the[...]

50 Chapter 3 Reconnect the Audio DJ board 1. Reconnec t the ribbon cable and th e other . 2. Use another tape to secure. 3. Place the Audio DJ board back to position. 4. Secure the screw . 5. Reconnect the Audio DJ cable a nd the reconnect the other side. Place the system cove r back to position 1. Place the system cover back to position. 2. Secure[...]

Chapter 3 51 4. Secure the three screws here. 5. Reconnect the touch pad ribbon cable . Reconnect the LED cable 1. Attach the LED cable to the board. 2. And the LED power cable to the board. 3. Secure the four screws o n the LED board. 4. Reconnect the LED cable. Place the keyboard back to position 1. Reconnect the keyboard ribbon cable. 2. Place t[...]

52 Chapter 3 Place the MDC cabl e back to position 1. Place the MDC cable back to position. 2. Reconnect the MDC heade r . 3. Fix the wire by the slot. Reconnect the sub-woofer 1. Place the subwoofer back to position. 2. Secure the two screws for the sub-woofer . 3. Reconnect the sub-woofer connecto r . Place the LED cable back to position 1. Place[...]

Chapter 3 53 Place the side mount back to position. 1. Place the side mount back to position. 2. Secure the side mount. 3. Repeat the same procedure on the other side. 4. Secure the wire with a tape. Place the wireless antenna back to position 1. Place the wireless antenna back to position. 2. Secure the antenna on the one side and the other . 3. S[...]

54 Chapter 3 Reattach the LCD cable 1. Reattach the LCD cable. 2. Secure the connector with a tape and the other side. Place the inverter board back to position 1. Place the inverter bracket back to position and the other . 2. Secure the two brackets. 3. Place the inverter board back to a mylar . 4. Reconnect the inverter power . 5. Reconnect the i[...]

Chapter 3 55 Re-assembling the LCD module 1. Place the LCD panel back to position. 2. Secure the ten screws as shown here. 3. Fix the LCD skirting board (LCD bezel). 4. Secure the three screws on the one side, and the other . 5. Attach a new silicon pad and the other . 6. Insert the cables into the hole carefully . 7. Place the LCD panel back to po[...]

56 Chapter 3 Place the system cover and hinge back to position 1. Place the system cover (middl e cover) back to position. 2. Place the hinge cover back to position and secure the hinge cover . 3. Repeat the same procedure on the other side. Place the inverter co ver back to position 1. Place the inverter cover back to position. 2. Secure the inver[...]

Chapter 3 57 2. Reconnect the cable to the MDC card. 3. Secure the card. 4. Reconnect the wireless cabl e. 5. Place the wireless card back to position. Place the VGA card back to position. 1. Place the VGA card back to position. 2. Secure the VGA card. 3. Reconnect the VGA connector . Insert the memory 1. Insert the memory .[...]

58 Chapter 3 Place the CPU back 1. Place the CPU back. Place the thermal module back to position 1. Place the thermal module back to position. 2. Secure the thermal module. 3. Reconnect the therma l fan connector . Place the floppy back to position 1. Place the floppy back to position. 2. Secure the floppy . Reconnect the HDD power and coaxial cabl[...]

Chapter 3 59 Place the battery or dummy battery back to position. 1. Place the battery or dummy battery back to position. 2. Secure the battery module. Place the bottom shield back to position. 1. Place the bottom shield back to positi on. 2. Secure the bottom shield. 3. This completes the re-assembly proced ures of Aspire 1700.[...]

60 Chapter 3 FDD Module 1. Reattach the FDD bracket. 2. Secure the screw . 3. Reconnect the ribbon cable. HDD Module 1. Reattach the HDD bracket. 2. Secure the HDD with screws. 3. Reconnect the power cable and the coaxial cable.[...]

Chapter 3 61 Combo Module 1. Reattach the bracket. 2. Secure the combo with three screws.[...]

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Chapter 4 7 Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test this model. Non-Acer products, prot otype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid syst em responses. 1. Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. 2. Distinguish sympt[...]

8 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, dr iver , or diskette. A write-ena bled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than on e label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the dri ve or cause the drive to[...]

Chapter 4 9 T External keyboard If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and rep eat the failing o peration. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doa gmpstotics prog ram (please refer to mai n boar[...]

10 Chapter 4 Check the Battery Pack T o check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel 2. In Power Mete r , co nfirm that if t he parameters sh own in the screen for Current Power Source and T otal Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, fo r both battery and ada[...]

Chapter 4 11 Power-On Self-T est (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most like ly cause is listed first. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the s equence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the proble m, put the ori ginal part back in the[...]

12 Chapter 4 Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence S truck Key See ““Keyboard or Auxiliar y Input Device Check” on page 8 System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. Real time clock error R TC battery Run BIOS Set[...]

Chapter 4 13 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power s ource (ba ttery pack and power adapter .) See “Powe r System Check” on page 9 Ensure every connector is connected tig htly and correctly . Reconnect the DIMM. Main board. Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is bla[...]

14 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom-to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work First, p lug a monitor to CRT port. Next, enter BIOS utility to running “Load Default Settings” then reboot the system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't wo[...]

Chapter 4 15 Battery can’t be charged or discharged S ee “Check the Battery Pack” on page 10. Battery pack Main board System hang during POST ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptom s Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA[...]

16 Chapter 4 The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode. Connect AC adapter then check if the system resume s from S tandby/Hibernation mode. Check if the battery is low . Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the lid of the portable computer . LCD cover sw itch Main board Batte[...]

Chapter 4 17 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undete rmined Problems” on page 19. Modem/LA N-Rela ted Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly . See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on p age 43. Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cabl[...]

18 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons th at have nothing 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 t[...]

Chapter 4 19 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic proble ms does not identify wh ich adapter or device failed, which in stalled devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedure s to isolate the fail i ng FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: V erify th at all attached [...]

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Chapter 5 21 Aspire 1700 Jumpers and Connectors T op view Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5[...]

22 Chapter 5 Connector Description Connector No. Description 1 PS2 port 2 Parallel port 3 LAN connector 4 CPU fan connector 5 COM1 port 6 VGA port 7 S-video port 8 Modem connector 9 MDC connector 10 System fan connector 1 1 USB port 12 DC in connector 13 CPU socket 14 USB port 15 1394 connector 16 Mini 1394 connector 17 MIC connector 18 Line out co[...]

Chapter 5 23 Bottom V iew[...]

24 Chapter 5 Connector Description Connector No. Description 1 Audio DJ FFC connector 2 Keyboard connector 3 S peaker connector 4 LED board FFC connector 5 FDD FFC connector 6 T ouchpad FFC connector[...]

Chapter 6 22 Exploded Diagram The System FRU List Chapter 6[...]

23 Chapter 5 LCD 17 ” ASSY FDD ASSY[...]

Chapter 5 24 HDD ASSY ODD ASSY[...]

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Chapter 5 26 FRU List Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number CPU/Processor INTEL PENTIUM 4 NORTHWOOD 2.53GHZ/512K/533FSB INTEL PENTIUM 4 NORTHWOOD 3.06GHZ/512K/533FSB INTEL CELERON 1.8GHZ/128K/400FSB, SL68D INTEL CELERON 2.0GHZ/128K/400FSB KC.DPM01.253 01.NORTH.306 01.ICLON.1GK KC.DCM01.20A Memory SDRAM 256MB DDR266 INFINEON HYS64D32000GU[...]

27 Chapter 5 LCD BEZEL W/ ACER LOGO 17" 60.A08V7.006 LCD LA TCH 17" 47.A08V7.001 LCD SPRING 17" 47.A08V7.002 LCD ACER LOGO 47.A08V7.003 LCD DECORA TION BAR 17" 47.A08V7.004 FDD/Floppy Disk Drive FDD MODULE 1.44MB SLIM P ANASONIC JU 226A273FC 6M.A08V7.002 FDD 1.44MB SLIM P ANASONIC/JU2 26A273FC KF .22602.001 FDD FFC CABLE 50.A08V[...]

Chapter 5 28 DVD-RW COMBO MODULE 24X QSI SBW242 6M.A08V7.001 DVD/CD-RW COMBO 24X QSI SBW242 KO.24X07.001 ODD BRACKET 33.A08V7.004 DVD-RW COMBO DRIVE BEZEL 42.A08V7.004 Cables NS POWER CORD US POWER CORD CONTINENT AL POWER CORD UK POWER CORD IT ALIAN POWER CORD DANISH POWER CORD SWISS 50.A08V7.01 1 50.A08V7.012 50.A08V7.013 50.A08V7.014 50.A08V7.015[...]

29 Chapter 5 PCI WIRELESS LAN CARD AMBIT 802.1 1B 55.A08V7.007 MDC MD BOARD AMBIT AGERE MODEM 55.A08V7.008 NVIDIA NV - 18M 64MB AGP CARD VG .44 808.001 LAUNCH BOARD 55.A08V7.001 AUDIO DJ BOARD 55.A08V7.002 TOUCH SWITCH BOARD 55.A08V7.003 TOUCHP AD BOARD 55.A08V7.004 PCMCIA DAUGHTER BOARD W/ CARDBUS SLOT 55.A08V7.005 THE SYSTEM M/B W/ BA TTERY MB.A0[...]

Chapter 5 30 KEYBOARD SUNREX GERMAN KEYBOARD SUNREX UK KEYBOARD SUNREX IT ALIAN KEYBOARD SUNREX FRENCH KEYBOARD SUNREX SWISS/G KEYBOARD SUNREX US INTERNA TIONAL KEYBOARD SUNREX BELGIUM KEYBOARD SUNREX SP ANISH KEYBOARD SUNREX PORTUGUESE KEYBOARD SUNREX CZECH KEYBOARD SUNREX HUNGAIAN KEYBOARD SUNREX SWEDEN KEYBOARD SUNREX NORW A Y KEYBOARD SUNREX DA[...]

31 Chapter 5 M/B PLA TE 33.A08V7.003 Others SPEAKER R+L VECO 28KC04-1 23.A08V7.001 SPEAKER FOIL 47.A08V7.005 SUB-WOOFER 2PIN VECO 25KP04 23 .A08V7.002 M/B SYSTEM F AN 23.A08V7.002 F AN SIN K W/ SCREWS*4PCS 23.A08V7.003 Screws SCREW MM30060IL67 86.A08V7.001 SCREW MM25025ICI0 86.A08V7.002 SCREW MM25040IL60 86.A08V7.003 SCREW MM25060IL69 86.A08V7.004 [...]

Appendix A 25 Aspire 1700 Series Model Number CPU LCD Memory HDD (GB) ODD Card Reader Wire le ss LAN 1702SC Pentium 4 2.53GHz 17.0" SXGA 512M 80G 24x CDRW+DVD N/A N/A 1702SCi Pentium 4 2.53GHz 17.0" SXGA 512M 80G 24x CDRW+DVD N/A 1 1b 1703SC Pentium 4 2.66GHz 17.0" SXGA 512M 80G 24x CDRW+DVD N/A N/A 1703SCi Pentium 4 2.66GHz 17.0&quo[...]

26 Appendix A Main Features T Mobile Intel ® Pentium ® 4 Northwood 1.8~ 3.06 GHz/Cele ron processor L2 cache 512 k (Northwood), 128K (Celeron) T SiS M650 with SiS 962, support 400/533MHz Bus, HTT supp ort. T 15” Desktop XGA and 17” Desktop SXGA. T Optional 6-i n-1 Multimedia memo ry card module T Optical drive bay for optional CD- ROM, DVD-RO[...]

Appendix A 27[...]

Appendix B 28 This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer ’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows ® XP Home, Windows ® XP Pro and Windows ® 2000 environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding con[...]

29 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Environment T est Item Specifications Display Philips 109P 10 Dell Trinitron 21° ViewSonic GS773 ViewSonic GS790 ViewSonic PF775 Parallel Port Printer: HP Laser Jet 5M HP Desk Jet 930C HP Desk Jet 840C IOMega ZIP (LPT Port) Cable: LL5 cable 1394 Port 1394 30GB HDD 1394 CCD(S tealth Fire) 1394(stealthFire tm[...]

Appendix B 30 PC Card Modem Card: Xircom CreditCard Modem 56 (CM-56) Xircom CreditCard Modem 56 (CM-56G) LAN Card: D-Link Fast Ethernet DFE-650 D-Link CardBus DFE-660 3COM 10/100 16Bit LAN Card (3CCFE574BT ) 3COM 10/100 CardBus LAN Card ( 3CCFE575BT) 3COM 10M CardBus LAN Card (3CCFE58 9eT) Xircom CreditCard Ethernet 10/100 (CE3B-10 0BTX) Xircom Car[...]

31 Appendix B USB Port US B Mouse: Microsoft Optical USB Mouse Logitech Wheel Mouse Acer USB Mouse M012B0 USB Keyboard: Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro Gateway Keyboard SK-9910U Gateway Keyboard SK-9926 USB Camer a: Microtek EyeS tar U2S PC Camera USC-1 Dlink DSC 350 USB CCD USB HDD: Argosy HDD USB Printer: HP DeskJet 930C HP DeskJet 840C USB FDD: [...]

Appendix B 32 Game Harry Potter S tar W ars Rogue Squadron starcraft Quake III Access Point Intel Acc ess Point Software Microsoft Of fice 2K Microsoft Of fice XP Microsoft Project 2000 Lotus Notes 5.1 WinFax10.0 WinFax10.0 Adobe Acrobat 5.0 VC ++ 6.0 Microsoft FrontPage2002 Item Specifications[...]

33 Appendix B[...]

Appendix C 34 This section describe s online techni cal support servic es available to hel p you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , deal er , ASP or TPM, please re fer you r technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Un its may access our website. However some information sources [...]

35 Appendix C[...]

Index 101 A ACPI 18 Assignment Map 14 Audio controller 12 Audio Interface 12 B BIOS Setup Utility 19 BIOS Utility 19 Basic System Settings 24 Navigating 20 Onboard Device Configuration 26 Startup Configuratio n 25 System Information 20 System Security 29 C Cache Memory 11 scheme 11 size 11 speed 11 type 11 voltage 11 Chipset s 16 Connectors 85 cont[...]

102 Index M Main board Layout 9 Mechanical S pecifications 17 Memory size 11 system 11 Memory Address Ma p 14 Memory Chec k 73 Model Definition 100 Modem 14 voice 14 MPU-401 13 N NS16C550 13 O Online Support Inform ation 109 Overview 1 P Parallel Port 13 PCI INTx# 14 ports left panel 4 Power Management 18 Power System Check 73 Battery Pack 74 R Rea[...]