Acer Aspire 1700 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PART NO.: VD.A08V7.
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: 4 SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.
Preface Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability).
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Main Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Remove the system fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Combo Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Jumper and Connector Locations 85 Top view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connector Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connector Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 System Specifications 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. The LCD panel ranges from 15” to 17” and the capacity is built to be below 6 litters.
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 support. T 20GB or higher capacity Desktop 5400rpm, 7200rpm HDD T Microsoft XP OS T Optional 6-in-1 Multimedia memory card module.
Outlook Opened Front View Label Description 1 Display 2 Power button 3 Keyboard 4 Touchpad 5 Click button & scroll key 6 Audio DJ controls and indicator 7 Palm rest 8 Launch keys 9 Status indicators Chapter 1 3
Closed Front view 4 # Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 2 Wireless communication indicator Lights when the Wireless LAN capability is enabled. 3 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on.
Lef t view # Item Description 1 Optical drive Depending on your model, the optical drive is one of the following: • CD-ROM drive for reading CDs. DVD-ROM drive for reading CDs and DVDs. DVD/CD-RW combo drive for reading CDs and DVDs, and writing to CD-Rs and CD-RW s.. Chapter 1 2 Optical disc read indicator Light emitting diode (LED) that indicates when an optical disc is being read. 3 Optical drive eject button Press the eject button to remove a disc from the optical drive.
Right view 6 # Item Description 1 Right Latch Locks and releases the lid.(One on the right and one on the left) 2 Speaker/Headphone-out 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 Windows mixer. 4 IEEE 1394 port Connects to an IEEE 1394 device. 5 IEEE 1394 port Connects to an IEEE 1394 device. 6 USB ports 2 ports for connecting USB 2.
Rear view Chapter 1 # Item Description 1 USB ports 2 ports for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 2 Modem ack 3 S-video Connects to a television or dispaly device with Svideo input. 4 External display port Connects an external (VGA) display devices monitor. 5 COM port Connects to other serial interface devices. 6 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 7 Parallel port Connects a parallel device, such as a printer.
Bottom view 8 # Item Description 1 Battery cover Protects the battery bay. 2 Sub-woofer Enhance the audio quality. 3 Ventilation slots Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification Type Pentium 4/Celeron Socket 478 Speed 1.8G~3.06G Minimum operating speed 0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS Setup is set to Enabled.) Voltage Processor voltage can be detected by the system without setting any jumper. BIOS Item BIOS code programmer Specification PhoenixBIOS BIOS version BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 4MB BIOS ROM package 32-pin PLCC package Support protocol PCI 2.2, DMI 2.00.
This section has two table lists, system memory specification and the possible combinations of memory module. System Memory Item Specification Memory socket number 2 sockets (4 banks) Support memory size per socket 128MB / 256MB/ 512MB / 1GB Support maximum memory size 1G x2 Support memory type DDR SDRAM Support memory speed 133MHz (PC133) (for Local Bus speed 133MHz) Support memory voltage 2.
Video Interface Item Specification Video controller resident bus AGP bus Video interface support Video YUV texture in all texture formats H/W DVD accelerator 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 60 37.8 39.9 800x600 72 48.0 50.0 800x600 75 46.9 49.5 800x600 85 53.7 56.
Audio Interface Item Specification Music synthesizer Yes, internal FM synthesizer Sampling rate 48 KHz (max.) MPU-401 UART support Yes Microphone jack Supported Headphone jack Supported IDE Interface Item IDE controller Specification 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), ANSIS ATA rev.3.
Serial Port Item Specification Optional serial port IRQ COM1: IRQ 3, and 4 (via BIOS Setup) Modem Item Specification Software Modem V.9.0/9.2 Modem connector type RJ11 Full duplex Yes USB Port Item Specification OHCI USB 1.1/2.
I/O Address Map Hex Range Devices 000-00F DMA Controller-1 020-021 Interrupt Controller-1 040-043 System Timer 060-060 Keyboard Controller 8742 061-061 System Speaker 070-071 CMOS RAM Address and Real Time Clock 080-08F DMA Page Register 0A0-0A1 Interrupt Controller-2 0C0-0DF DMA Controller-2 0F0-0FF Math Co-Processor 170-177 Secondary IDE 1F0-1F7 Primary IDE 278-27F Parallel Printer Port 2 2F8-2FF Serial Asynchronous Port 2 378-37F Parallel Printer Port 1 3F0-3F5 Floppy Dis
APIC mode PCI x System 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) Add-On-Card Devices DRQ Assignment Map DRQx DRQ0 System Devices Add-On-Card Devices N Reserved DRQ1 LPT (ECP mode) Reserved DRQ2 FDD N DRQ3 N Reserved DRQ4 Cascade N DRQ5 N Reserved DRQ6 N Reserved DRQ7 N Reserved NOTE: N - Not be used Main Board Major Chips Item Controller Syst
Environmental Requirements Item Non-operating (packed) Specifications 5 ~ 27.1 Hz: 0.6 G 27.1 ~ 50 Hz: 0.016 mm 50 ~ 500 Hz: 2 G Mechanical Specifications Item Weight Specification Varied by local configuration One 3 ½ FDD and one 3.
Power Management Function (ACPI support function) Device Standby Mode T Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices (0-15 minutes, time step=1 minute). T Hard disk drive goes into Standby mode (for ATA standard interface). T Disable V-sync to control the VESA DPMS monitor. T Resume method: device activated (Keyboard for DOS, keyboard & mouse for Windows). T Resume recovery time: 3-5 sec. Global Standby Mode T Global power management timer (2-120 minutes, time step=10 minute).
Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises.
Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). T To change the value of a parameter, press por q. T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item. T Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.
Info. Info. Main CPU Type: CPU Speed: Exit A3Axx x.x xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Aspire 1700 acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Parameter Description Floppy Disk Drive Shows floppy drive type informaiton. Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit. UUID Number UUID=32bytes Chapter 2 Boot Intel Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.
Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. Info.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Format/Option System Time Sets the system time. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system.
System Devices The System Devices screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. Info. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility System Devices Security Serial Port: [Auto] Parallel Port: Mode: [Auto] [ECP] Television Type: [NTSC] F1 Help E E it ↑↓ Select Item S l tM F5/F6 Change Values E t S l t 4S b M Boot Exit Item Specific Help F9 Setup Defaults F10 S d E it The table below describes the parameters in the screen.
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Info.
Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New Password” field.
2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Type 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 sets the User Password parameter to “Set”. 5. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.
Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. Info.
Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Info. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility System Devices Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: 1.An ESD mat 2.A Philips screw driver 3.A tweezers 4.
General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 46 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Jewelry such as watches, rings and bracelets should be removed before service disassembly.
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
Con't Front Panel (Upper Case Assy) Base Assy x2 Cx3 FDD Module Audio DJ Board Cable Speaker Cx8 Ox2 Main Board Module Base Ix6 Cx2 Ox4 Touchpad Switch Board PCI Board Cx2 Main Board w/ Fan x1 Lid Switch Cable Touchpad Bracket Touchpad I/O Shield Ox1 Audio DJ Board FDD Module Main Board FDD FFC Main Board Bracket Fan Bx3 FDD Bracket FDD Optical Drive Module Ex3 Optical Bracket 48 ODD Chapter 3
Screw List Item Description A SCREW MM30060IL67 B SCREW MM25025ICI0 C SCREW MM25040IL60 D SCREW MM25060IL69 E SCREW MM20030ICI3 F SCREW MM20080ICI6 G SCREW MM20100ICI3 H SCREW MS17025B202 I SCREW MBEA1001012 J SCREW MF30060PBJ5 K SCREW MM25070ICI5 L SCREW MS25060ILR1 M SCREW MS25060P527 N SCREW MM25040ICI1 O SCREW MS25025IBX8 P SCREW MS25180I100 Q SCREW MS25100B371 R SCREW MS0601BILQ1 S HDD SCREW T SCREW MS25060IM01 U SCREW MM30050ICI4 Chapter 3 49
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 connector at the same time. Remove the combo drive 50 1. Remove the one screw as shown here. 2. Detach the Combo drive.
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 lever, 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 the VGA card. 3. Remove the VGA card.
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 52 1. Remove the screws as shown here. 2. Remove the inverter cover.
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 the LCD panel from the main unit and place the panel by turning 180 degrees. 4. Release the cables by following the instructions here carefully.
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 the inverter board 1. 54 Remove the tape and disconnect the inverter cable.
2. Follow the same procedure on the other inverter 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 secure the inverter board bracket.
Remove the mylars Remove the wireless module 1. Remove the two screws that secure 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. 56 Remove the two screws as shown here. Then remove the side bracket.
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.
Release the MDC cable. Disconnect the cable to the modem header. Remove the keyboard 1. Remove the six screws the secure the keyboard. 2. Remove the keyboard and disconnect the attached cable. Remove the LED board 58 1. Detach the LED ribbon cable. 2. Remove the four screws that secure the LED board. 3. Lift the LED board and disconnect the LED cable at the same time.
4. Disconnect the LED ribbon cable from the LED board. Detach the front panel 1. Disconnect the touch pad ribbon cable. 2. Remove the three screws as shown here. 3. Turn the unit upside down, and then remove the group of FOUR, the group of EIGHT and the group of SIX screws. 4. And finally the 4 screws on the rear side. 5. Detach the front panel. Remove the Audio DJ board 1. Disconnect the Audio DJ ribbon cable.
2. Disconnect the other side of the ribbon cable to the Audio DJ board. 3. Remove the screw that secures the Audio DJ board. 4. Remove the DJ board. Remove the touch pad 60 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.
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 floppy cable 2. Remove the three screws 3. Remove the floppy drive.
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 speaker cable. 5. Remove the screw as shown here. 6. And the one on the other side. 7. Remove the speaker set. Remove the mainboard 62 1. Remove the nine screws as shown 2. Detach the mainboard module from the base unit 3.
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 side, that secure the mainboard. 9. Remove the mainboard from the mainboard bracket. Remove the system fan 1. Remove the two screws that secure the system fan. 2. Remove the system fan. 3. This completes the disassembly procedures of Aspire 1700.
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 64 1. Disconnect the HDD power cable and then the IDE coaxial cable. 2. Remove the screws that secure the HDD, and the other side. 3. Remove the bracket from the HDD.
Combo Module 1. Remove the three screws as shown here. 2. Remove the bracket.
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Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: 1.An ESD mat 2.A Philips screw driver 3.A tweezers 4.
General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 46 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Jewelry such as watches, rings and bracelets should be removed before service disassembly.
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 shield back to position. 5. Secure the SIX screws as shown here. 6. Place the PCI card back to position. 7. Secure the screw for the PCI card.
8. Place the motherboard module back to position. 9. Secure the nine screws as shown here. Place the speaker set back to position 48 1. Place the speaker set back to position 2. Secure the screw on each side. 3. Reconnect the speaker connector. 4. Fix the wire by a tape. 5. Use an aluminum tape to avoid electro-emission. 6. Secure the wire here with a tape.
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 ribbon 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 board back to position. 4. Secure the four screws. 5. Place the touch pad back to position. 6. Place the touch pad bracket back to position. 7. Secure the two screws here. 8. Attach a tape.
Reconnect the Audio DJ board 1. Reconnect the ribbon cable and the 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 and the reconnect the other side. Place the system cover back to position 50 1. Place the system cover back to position. 2. Secure the four screws on the rear panel. 3. Secure the group of six, the group of eight and the group of four screws as shown here.
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 on the LED board. 4. Reconnect the LED cable. Place the keyboard back to position 1. Reconnect the keyboard ribbon cable. 2. Place the keyboard back to position. 3. Secure the six screws for the keyboard.
Place the MDC cable back to position 1. Place the MDC cable back to position. 2. Reconnect the MDC header. 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 connector. Place the LED cable back to position 52 1. Place the LED cable back to position. 2. Fix the wire by a tape. And the other.
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. Secure the wireless module with a tape and the other side.
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 54 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 inverter cables. 6. Fix the wires and repeat the same procedure on the other side.
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 position. 8. Secure the hinge and the other side. 9. Reconnect another LED cable.
Place the system cover and hinge back to position 1. Place the system cover (middle 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 cover back to position 1. Place the inverter cover back to position. 2. Secure the inverter cover. Reconnect the cable to the MDC card and wireless card 1. 56 Fix the MDC cable.
2. Reconnect the cable to the MDC card. 3. Secure the card. 4. Reconnect the wireless cable. 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.
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 thermal 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 cable. 58 1. Reconnect the HDD power and coaxial cable. 2. And place the HDD back to position. 3. Secure the HDD module.
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 position. 2. Secure the bottom shield. 3. This completes the re-assembly procedures of Aspire 1700.
FDD Module 1. Reattach the FDD bracket. 2. Secure the screw. 3. Reconnect the ribbon cable. HDD Module 60 1. Reattach the HDD bracket. 2. Secure the HDD with screws. 3. Reconnect the power cable and the coaxial cable.
Combo Module 1. Reattach the bracket. 2. Secure the combo with three screws.
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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. 2. Distinguish symptom. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. 3.
System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail. Do the following to select the test device. See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 43 for details. 1.
T External keyboard If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. 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 doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board. 2. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 3. Press F2 in the test items. 4. Follow the instructions in the message window.
Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel 2. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. 4. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging. From Hardware: 1. Power off the computer. 2.
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer.
Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Struck Key See ““Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 8 System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used RTC battery Real time clock error Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Main board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
Error Message List No beep Error Messages Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. FRU/Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See “Power System Check” on page 9 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM. Main board. Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work Action in Sequence First, plug 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 work). LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then reboot system.
Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can’t be charged or discharged Action in Sequence See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 10. Battery pack Main board System hang during POST ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged.
Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode. Action in Sequence Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from Standby/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 switch Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher than 90%.
Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Internal modem does not work correctly. Action in Sequence See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 43. Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly. Main board Internal LAN does not work correctly Lan cable Driver Main board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 19.
Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following: 18 1. Run the diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU. 3.
Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See “Power System Check” on page 9): 1.
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Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Aspire 1700 Jumpers and Connectors Top view Chapter 5 21
Connector Description Connector No.
Bottom View Chapter 5 23
Connector Description Connector No.
Chapter 6 FRU List Exploded Diagram The System Chapter 6 22
LCD 17” ASSY FDD ASSY 23 Chapter 5
HDD ASSY ODD ASSY Chapter 5 24
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FRU List Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number CPU/Processor INTEL PENTIUM 4 NORTHWOOD 2.53GHZ/512K/533FSB KC.DPM01.253 INTEL PENTIUM 4 NORTHWOOD 3.06GHZ/512K/533FSB 01.NORTH.306 INTEL CELERON 1.8GHZ/128K/400FSB, SL68D 01.ICLON.1GK INTEL CELERON 2.0GHZ/128K/400FSB KC.DCM01.20A SDRAM 256MB DDR266 INFINEON HYS64D32000GU-7-B KN.25602.002 SDRAM 512MB DDR266 INFINEON HYS64D64020GU-7-B KN.51202.001 SDRAM 256MB DDR266 NANYA NT256D64S88AAG-7K ( KN.25603.
Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number LCD BEZEL W/ ACER LOGO 17" 60.A08V7.006 LCD LATCH 17" 47.A08V7.001 LCD SPRING 17" 47.A08V7.002 LCD ACER LOGO 47.A08V7.003 LCD DECORATION BAR 17" 47.A08V7.004 FDD MODULE 1.44MB SLIM PANASONIC JU226A273FC 6M.A08V7.002 FDD 1.44MB SLIM PANASONIC/JU226A273FC KF.22602.001 FDD FFC CABLE 50.A08V7.005 FDD BRACKET 33.A08V7.005 HDD 3.5" 80G U7 5400RPM SEAGATE ST380022A KH.38001.003 HDD 3.5" 80G U9 5400RPM SEAGATE ST380012A KH.08001.002 HDD 3.
Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number 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 50.A08V7.011 POWER CORD CONTINENTAL 50.A08V7.012 POWER CORD UK 50.A08V7.013 POWER CORD ITALIAN 50.A08V7.014 POWER CORD DANISH 50.A08V7.015 POWER CORD SWISS 50.A08V7.016 LAUNCH BOARD FFC CABLE (LAUNCH BOARD TO MB) 50.A08V7.
Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number PCI WIRELESS LAN CARD AMBIT 802.11B 55.A08V7.007 MDC MD BOARD AMBIT AGERE MODEM 55.A08V7.008 NVIDIA NV-18M 64MB AGP CARD VG.44808.001 LAUNCH BOARD 55.A08V7.001 AUDIO DJ BOARD 55.A08V7.002 TOUCH SWITCH BOARD 55.A08V7.003 TOUCHPAD BOARD 55.A08V7.004 PCMCIA DAUGHTER BOARD W/ CARDBUS SLOT 55.A08V7.005 M/B W/ BATTERY MB.A0806.001 PCMCIA SLOT (CARDBUS SLOT) 22.A08V7.001 NS M/B Battery 23.A08V7.
Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number KEYBOARD SUNREX GERMAN KB.A0809.003 KEYBOARD SUNREX UK KB.A0809.002 KEYBOARD SUNREX ITALIAN KB.A0809.004 KEYBOARD SUNREX FRENCH KB.A0809.005 KEYBOARD SUNREX SWISS/G KB.A0809.006 KEYBOARD SUNREX US INTERNATIONAL KB.A0809.001 KEYBOARD SUNREX BELGIUM KB.A0809.010 KEYBOARD SUNREX SPANISH KB.A0809.007 KEYBOARD SUNREX PORTUGUESE KB.A0809.008 KEYBOARD SUNREX CZECH KB.A0809.012 KEYBOARD SUNREX HUNGAIAN KB.A0809.
Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number M/B PLATE 33.A08V7.003 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 FAN 23.A08V7.002 FAN SINK W/ SCREWS*4PCS 23.A08V7.003 SCREW MM30060IL67 86.A08V7.001 SCREW MM25025ICI0 86.A08V7.002 SCREW MM25040IL60 86.A08V7.003 SCREW MM25060IL69 86.A08V7.004 SCREW MM20030ICI3 86.A08V7.005 SCREW MM20080ICI6 86.A08V7.006 Others Screws 31 SCREW MM20100ICI3 86.A08V7.
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 1700 Series Model Number CPU LCD Memory HDD (GB) ODD Card Reader Wirele 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 11b 1703SC Pentium 4 2.66GHz 17.0" SXGA 512M 80G 24x CDRW+DVD N/A N/A 1703SCi Pentium 4 2.66GHz 17.0" SXGA 512M 80G 24x CDRW+DVD N/A 11b 1705SCi Pentium 4 3.06GHz 17.
Main Features T 26 Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood 1.8~3.06 GHz/Celeron processor L2 cache 512k (Northwood), 128K (Celeron) T SiS M650 with SiS 962, support 400/533MHz Bus, HTT support. T 15” Desktop XGA and 17” Desktop SXGA. T Optional 6-in-1 Multimedia memory card module T Optical drive bay for optional CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo T Two stereo speakers + One sub-woofer T Modem: Software Modem V9.0/V9.2 56Kbps T 10/100 LAN; Optional Mini-PCI 802.11b/802.
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Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer’s compatibility 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 cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
Microsoft® Windows® XP Environment Test Item Display Specifications 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(Stealth Fire) 1394(stealthFire tm) 1394 HUB: Aten 1394 HUB 1394 DV (Sony DCR-PC100) Projector Acer 7755c USB 2.
Item PC Card Specifications 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 (3CCFE589eT) Xircom CreditCard Ethernet 10/100 (CE3B-100BTX) Xircom CardBus Ethernet II 10/100 (CBE2-100BTX) SCSI: Adaptec SlimSCSI APA-1460D Card Adaptec SlimSCSI 1480A CardBus UltraSCSI Card LAN + Modem Card: 3COM 10/100 LAN+56k
Item USB Port Specifications USB 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 Camera: Microtek EyeStar U2S PC Camera USC-1 Dlink DSC 350 USB CCD USB HDD: Argosy HDD USB Printer: HP DeskJet 930C HP DeskJet 840C USB FDD: MIC USB FDD YD-8U10 Teac USB FDD Y-E Data USB FDD Sharp USB FDD USB LAN: BUFFALO USB-10/100M ethernet LINKSYS USB LAN USB Zip: IOMEGA USB ZIP USB Scanner: HP
Item Game Specifications Harry Potter Star Wars Rogue Squadron starcraft Quake III Access Point Software Intel Access Point Microsoft Office 2K Microsoft Office XP Microsoft Project 2000 Lotus Notes 5.1 WinFax10.0 WinFax10.0 Adobe Acrobat 5.0 VC ++ 6.
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Appendix C Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d. and password. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan.
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Index A EPP 13 Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 75 ACPI 18 External CD-ROM Drive Check 72 Assignment Map 14 Audio controller 12 External Diskette Drive Check 72 F Audio Interface 12 FDC 37C677 13 B Features 2, 101 connectivity 2 design 2 ergonomics 2 Multimedia 2 Performance 2 BIOS Setup Utility 19 BIOS Utility 19 Basic System Settings 24 Navigating 20 Onboard Device Configuration 26 Startup Configuration 25 System Information 20 System Security 29 C front panel 3 G Global Standby Mode 18 H
M Test Compatible Components 103 Touchpad Check 74 Main board Layout 9 Mechanical Specifications 17 Memory Troubleshooting 71 U size 11 system 11 UART 13 Undetermined Problems 83 Memory Address Map 14 Universal HCI 14 Memory Check 73 USB Port 14 Model Definition 100 utility Modem 14 voice 14 MPU-401 13 BIOS 19 V N Vibration 16 video NS16C550 13 controller 11 O Video controller 11 Video Memory 11 Online Support Information 109 size 11 Overview 1 W P Parallel Port 13 PCI INTx# 14 We
